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The tag 'task manager restart' covers a specific Windows 11 troubleshooting technique where restarting Windows Explorer via Task Manager resolves interface glitches without a full system reboot. Content under this tag focuses on a May 2026 bug that caused the emoji picker's search box to disappear. The fix involves opening Task Manager, locating Windows Explorer in the process list, and selecting Restart. This method restores the missing search field immediately, avoiding the need to restart the PC. The tag is relevant for users encountering similar shell component failures in Windows 11, where minor UI features break due to fragile system processes.
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    Windows 11 Emoji Picker Search Missing Fix: Restart Explorer (No Reboot)

    Windows 11 users have reported a bug in May 2026 that can make the emoji picker’s search box disappear, and Windows Central says restarting Windows Explorer from Task Manager restores it without rebooting the PC. That is a tiny fix for a tiny feature, but the irritation is not tiny at all. The...
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