Windows Search opens as a white box, but I can still type and search. It looks like the background is stuck in light mode while the text is using dark mode colors. Is there a fix?
Why is Windows Search white when the search still works?
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Try switching Windows to light mode for now. That may make the text and background readable together, even if it doesn't fix the underlying problem. Changing the contrast setting may also make it display normally.
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A few people have reported a similar search display problem, including on Windows 10. That doesn't tell us what caused it, but it does mean a white search panel alone isn't enough to conclude it's malware or a problem with your files.
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There isn't a confirmed fix in the reports here. Someone tried DISM and SFC without reporting a solution, so I wouldn't assume system file repair will help with this particular display issue.
Indexing and the online features in Search have also been suggested as possible causes, but those are guesses, not established diagnoses. Since searching still works, a theme or contrast workaround is a reasonable place to start.
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9s~mapwhistle_740:
Changing the contrast does make it look normal. I'll try light mode too.