The recent release of the KB5062554 cumulative update for Windows 10 has left many users grappling with an unexpected hiccup: the emoji panel’s search feature is now inoperative. This update, rolled out as part of the July 2025 Patch Tuesday, aimed to address various bugs and security vulnerabilities, but it appears to have inadvertently disabled the ability to search for emojis by name or keyword.
Users Report Emoji Search Functionality Issues
The Windows emoji panel, a handy tool for inserting emojis into text, has become a source of frustration for many since the update. Users have taken to forums and social media to express their discontent. One Reddit user noted, “After installing the July 2025 cumulative update (KB5062554), the emoji picker still mostly works – you can call it up with (Win + .) and clicking an emoji pastes it correctly – but the emoji search function is completely bricked.” The user further lamented that any attempt to utilize the search bar results in the error message: “We couldn’t find this one.”
Reports from various sources, including BleepingComputer, confirm that the search feature functioned properly prior to the installation of the KB5062554 update. However, post-update, users are met with the same frustrating error message regardless of the search term entered.
Source: BleepingComputer
As Windows 10 approaches its end of support date on October 14, 2025, users are reminded that Microsoft will cease providing free technical support, feature updates, and security updates. While extended updates are available for purchase—offering an additional year of security updates for consumers and up to three years for businesses—the focus is shifting towards Windows 11, where Microsoft is channeling its development efforts.
As users await a potential fix for this emoji panel issue, BleepingComputer has reached out to Microsoft for clarification on whether a resolution is forthcoming. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
