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  1. Posts : 19
    windowa 10
       #1

    no start menu


    Hello members
    Hopefully I can find a solution to my problem. Initially after start up to menu was always there then about a month ago it did not appear. I have been told to left click the windows Icon, the icon changes from white to blue but clicking on it has no effect neither does the widows key on my keyboard.
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  2. Posts : 5,452
    windows 10 Pro ver 21H2 build 19044.1348
       #2

    rockon said:
    Hello members
    Hopefully I can find a solution to my problem. Initially after start up to menu was always there then about a month ago it did not appear. I have been told to left click the windows Icon, the icon changes from white to blue but clicking on it has no effect neither does the widows key on my keyboard.
    There are many possible solutions for that. If I post them all. it could be page long.
    I'll start with just one and we can go from there.............

    Assuming RIGHT click at Start button still working ?
    If yes, right click at it > click Command Prompt (Admin) > type powershell > press Enter key.
    At the flashing prompt, copy and paste this command line ( to avoid typo it's best to apply Copy/paste method)......
    Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

    > press Enter.
    When it is done, check if you can open Start Menu.
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  3. Posts : 66
    Windows 10 Pro
       #3

    Very odd, I encountered the same problem this morning. Thank you Win Ten Forums!! :)
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  4. Posts : 5,452
    windows 10 Pro ver 21H2 build 19044.1348
       #4

    GatsbyGlen said:
    Very odd, I encountered the same problem this morning. Thank you Win Ten Forums!! :)
    Does that mean the suggestion has solved your issue ?
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  5. Posts : 66
    Windows 10 Pro
       #5

    billy268 said:
    Does that mean the suggestion has solved your issue ?
    It solved my problem, thank you :) Not sure about the author of the thread though.
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  6. Posts : 5,452
    windows 10 Pro ver 21H2 build 19044.1348
       #6

    GatsbyGlen said:
    It solved my problem, thank you :) Not sure about the author of the thread though.
    You are welcome.
    Yes, I'll have to wait for the OP's response.
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  7. Posts : 19
    windowa 10
    Thread Starter
       #7

    no Start menu


    Thank you Billy268 for your very prompt response I have tried your suggestion (yes I can right click) but Still no Start menu but I am pleased to see that you advice has helped Gatsbyglen along the way Thank you and await further help

    billy268 said:
    There are many possible solutions for that. If I post them all. it could be page long.
    I'll start with just one and we can go from there.............

    Assuming RIGHT click at Start button still working ?
    If yes, right click at it > click Command Prompt (Admin) > type powershell > press Enter key.
    At the flashing prompt, copy and paste this command line ( to avoid typo it's best to apply Copy/paste method)......
    Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

    > press Enter.
    When it is done, check if you can open Start Menu.
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  8. Posts : 5,452
    windows 10 Pro ver 21H2 build 19044.1348
       #8

    rockon said:
    Thank you Billy268 for your very prompt response I have tried your suggestion (yes I can right click) but Still no Start menu but I am pleased to see that you advice has helped Gatsbyglen along the way Thank you and await further help
    Create another user account with exactly the same type (privileges) as the one you are using.
    Logon to it and see if the same problem appears.

    You might have a corrupt user account.
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  9. Posts : 19
    windowa 10
    Thread Starter
       #9

    I am unable to bring up the search box to "add user"

    billy268 said:
    Create another user account with exactly the same type (privileges) as the one you are using.
    Logon to it and see if the same problem appears.

    You might have a corrupt user account.
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  10. Posts : 5,452
    windows 10 Pro ver 21H2 build 19044.1348
       #10

    rockon said:
    I am unable to bring up the search box to "add user"
    You are quite right. My mistake of forgetting what you said in your initial post.
    My apology.

    OK please try this...........................
    Right click at Start button > click Command Prompt (Admin) > at the flashing prompt, copy/paste this.......
    sfc /scannow

    > press Enter.
    It will take quite sometime.
    When finished, it will give you one of the 3 reports...............(paraphrasing)
    1. No integrity violation.
    2. Found corrupt files and repair successful.
    3. Found corrupt files but unable to repair.

    If the report is #1, your solution lies elsewhere.
    If the report is #2, check if your problems have been resolved.
    If the report is #3, use this method................
    In the same Command Prompt (Admin) windows, copy and paste this command...........

    dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth

    > press Enter.
    Again it will take some time.
    When finished, it will give you a report.
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