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Windows is showing random nonsense HELP!!!

Windows is showing random nonsense HELP!!!

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carraboy31
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06-30-2025, 06:20 PM
#1
I recently encountered an issue with my new Dell system that had been recently restarted. After logging in, I was met with a lot of confusing text—every app name looked like random symbols and many parts of the system seemed distorted. I ran the sfc tool multiple times, but it still reported violations that couldn’t be resolved or indicated no issues. I also tried DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth, which said it needed an image or completed without errors. I’m unsure what steps to take next. I’d rather not reinstall Windows since it’s frustrating, and I can’t back up my PC because I don’t know what to do. The Windows search bar also stopped working, only opening and closing abruptly. I removed the GPU thinking it was causing problems, but that didn’t fix anything. My Minecraft server link is child-anymore.at.ply.gg—please don’t be rude, and let’s avoid any issues that could shut it down permanently.
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carraboy31
06-30-2025, 06:20 PM #1

I recently encountered an issue with my new Dell system that had been recently restarted. After logging in, I was met with a lot of confusing text—every app name looked like random symbols and many parts of the system seemed distorted. I ran the sfc tool multiple times, but it still reported violations that couldn’t be resolved or indicated no issues. I also tried DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth, which said it needed an image or completed without errors. I’m unsure what steps to take next. I’d rather not reinstall Windows since it’s frustrating, and I can’t back up my PC because I don’t know what to do. The Windows search bar also stopped working, only opening and closing abruptly. I removed the GPU thinking it was causing problems, but that didn’t fix anything. My Minecraft server link is child-anymore.at.ply.gg—please don’t be rude, and let’s avoid any issues that could shut it down permanently.

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Weeva927
Member
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07-05-2025, 08:35 AM
#2
Seems like the font settings switched to a web-based style. Let me know if you'd like me to adjust it!
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Weeva927
07-05-2025, 08:35 AM #2

Seems like the font settings switched to a web-based style. Let me know if you'd like me to adjust it!

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smarz
Junior Member
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07-05-2025, 12:05 PM
#3
Adjust the font settings to make text clearer. The changes might happen after a restart because the system is resetting or reloading data.
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smarz
07-05-2025, 12:05 PM #3

Adjust the font settings to make text clearer. The changes might happen after a restart because the system is resetting or reloading data.

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07-05-2025, 01:41 PM
#4
You'll have to kind of drive blind, but there's a "Restore default font settings" button in the old Fonts control panel. Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Fonts\Font settings
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WhyYouSoDarude
07-05-2025, 01:41 PM #4

You'll have to kind of drive blind, but there's a "Restore default font settings" button in the old Fonts control panel. Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Fonts\Font settings

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walmartmic
Member
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07-05-2025, 03:18 PM
#5
The search bar may not function properly even if it appears open, causing it to close unexpectedly. Try restarting the app or clearing your cache to resolve the issue.
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walmartmic
07-05-2025, 03:18 PM #5

The search bar may not function properly even if it appears open, causing it to close unexpectedly. Try restarting the app or clearing your cache to resolve the issue.

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Emmaaaa
Member
133
07-09-2025, 02:16 AM
#6
I randomly arrived and pressed the button but nothing changed; everything remains distorted, stuck on the Marlett font. How can I switch the system font?
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Emmaaaa
07-09-2025, 02:16 AM #6

I randomly arrived and pressed the button but nothing changed; everything remains distorted, stuck on the Marlett font. How can I switch the system font?