I don't kmow if it's still hrere, but I remember what it did to my system when I ran it. I lost everything, had to do clean install from ISO file, which I still say is the best answer.

I have not heard of any start button problems from anyone that is running the 1607 version I want everybody to be aware of not trusting random batch files. BE CAREFUL.

Last time I used a bat file from this forum, it locked up my machine. I would suggest to everyone that is still having this problem, to get the Anniversary Update installed. Microsoft did finally...

I just stumbled on to the first acknowledgement from Microsoft (that I have seen) that this problem even exists. They created a 'Troubleshooter' here: Troubleshoot problems opening the Start menu or...

After running his Batch file my system froze with no internet. I think it knocked out my wifi adapter.

Unfortunately, I learned the hard way, not to click on a link posted here. But, sorry to say, that did not work either, I also tried remove Dropbox, clean re-install was only thing that worked long...

I agree, and said that about the dropbox fix. I also mentioned before about some fixes say get an app from the Store, but store doesn't work either. Just trying to point out, don't try a fix that...

Clean re-install is only thing that worked for me, and I tried around 7 other suggested fixes.
One other note:
In Method 1- My Windows Key does nothing and Search does not work either.

Thanks, thought I missed something. I had used that one and it helped, but not permanently. I just read on Cnet that the Annivery Build has a lot to do with task-bar...Coincidence ?

Now I'm even more confused, was there more to this post ? I hate to sound like I'm whining, but trying all these fixes isn't healthy for me, last night I blue screened while playing Freecell. I had...

I was in exact spot you are in about a month ago, same no result from scanow, Dism, etc. The exta accounts worked for me too. However, be aware those new accounts eat up storage space by creating...

Sorry, it was in their 'Support' forum, not the user's answer forum. I can't find it again myself. I haven't had the problem in a while and should stop trying to 'fix' it. I think the 'Anniversary...

Thanks for the info, I couldn't find any sign of Skype in the program list. I'll check it if the problem comes back. Thanks again.

​Interesting that Microsoft Support says this is ' Answered'.

Unfortunately, I tried most of them. What worked for me was downloading a fresh copy of Windows 10 and restoring from that instead of the one in my Recovery partition. (sorry, I didn't realize I...

I like this idea and will try it as soon as the problem reappears. I just downloaded a fresh copy of Win-10 and refreshed from it instead of my Recovery partition. All four users in this laptop are...

I have mixed feelings about it after a day of it, Insight into an area I hadn't thought of, but it is not a permanent fix. I have to do it every time a sign on with that one user. Three steps is all...

I have tried at least 8 different variations of 'fixes', found in every forum that is talking about any of the problems with keywords: 'Start Button', 'Cortana', 'Action Center', or 'Taskbar'. I kept...

I actually maintain a text log of the 6 or 7 different fixes I've tried, the Dropbox fix appeared to work for a while. Unfortunately, one of the fixes had me create new users on this laptop, so now I...

I've never used Skype or even know if it's on here. I'll try it on my user that's not working.
**UPDATE** I DO NOT have Skype on my system. When I tried on the user that has no Start or Store, or...

Yes, just what I wanted ?

There is something seriously wrong with this post and the batch file it references. I'm nobody here, but be careful running this file. The batch file poster (AveYo) has been banned from here and...

Yes, have done them 3 times so far. seems to work for a couple days after that, but even protecting my files isn't transparent. I have things to clean up after a repair.

Sad to report, I did not make it through a third day. I also tried the Runtime Broker stop, that gave me partial fix (I think), because the Windows key on keyboard gives an abbreviated Start panel,...

I have tried every fix under the sun for this problem. Most of which caused more aggravation then the problem. I have now gone 2 days straight with it working again. My fix was to un-install...