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A user asks how to solve the problem of a non-working start button in Windows 10. Two replies suggest different solutions using PowerShell commands and a blog post by a Microsoft MVP.
A forum thread where users share their solutions and experiences with the start button issue in Windows 10. Some possible fixes include sfc scan, DISM commands, registry edit, and log out and in.
My windows start button and Cortana aren't working on Windows 10 and I have looked into how to fix this. Most common fix i have found is using this line in powershell: Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"} When I try to run this command it always comes up ...
1. hold down the windows button + R and type in cmd, once you've done that a window called "command prompt" should open. It doesn't actually say command prompt on it but that's what it's called. 2. in the window type/copy-paste this in and press enter: systemreset --factoryreset
A user reports a problem with the Start Button and the Search Bar after upgrading from Windows 8 to Windows 10. See the possible solutions and replies from other users and Microsoft experts.
A user reports a problem with the taskbar being frozen and missing icons, and asks for help. Several advisors suggest possible solutions, such as reinstalling Start Menu, uninstalling display driver, or doing a repair upgrade.
I didn't upgrade to Windows 10 - my system had Windows 10 installed as a fresh build PC. Recently the Windows Key / Start-button (below) ceases to respond to either mouse click or key press. The windows key works when using keyboard shortcuts such as Winkey+R to bring up Run prompt. Also Winkey+Shift+S works to trigger the snip tool program.
Press Windows key + X Click Task Manager Select the Processes tab Scroll down to Windows Explorer then select it Click Restart If that does not work: uninstall your display driver: Press Windows key + X Click Device Manager Expand Display adapters Right click the current display adapter Click Uninstall Exit Device Manager
Users report problems with unresponsive start button, taskbar, Windows key combinations and search bar in Windows 11. See possible solutions from Microsoft agents and other users, such as uninstalling updates, restoring system, creating new account or deleting folders.
Now, after about 20 minutes of "undoing changes", my PC has restarted, and the taskbar and Start menu no longer work. Clicking on any application icon does nothing, and the Start button doesn't open anything, not even with the Windows key on the keyboard. Only the "Search" function works; the magnifying glass icon works.