Python replace function doesn't work in Windows 10

The replace() function in Python works consistently across different platforms, including Windows 10. If you are experiencing issues with the replace() function not working as expected, there may be other factors at play.

Here are a few things you can check:

1. Check your code: Verify that you are using the replace() function correctly. Make sure you are passing the correct arguments and using the appropriate syntax. For example, the syntax is string.replace(old, new), where string is the original string, old is the substring you want to replace, and new is the replacement string.

2. Encoding issues: If you are working with text that contains special characters or non-ASCII characters, encoding can sometimes cause unexpected behavior. Ensure that you are using the correct encoding for your text and that it is properly handled in your code.

3. Case-sensitivity: By default, the replace() function is case-sensitive. Check if the case of the characters you are trying to replace matches the case in the original string. If you want a case-insensitive replacement, you can convert both the original string and the replacement string to lowercase or uppercase using the lower() or upper() methods.

4. Variable assignment: Remember that the replace() function returns a new string with the replacements applied. Make sure you are assigning the result to a variable or printing it out to see the modified string.

If you provide more details or specific code examples, I can help you further troubleshoot the issue you are facing.