Windows 10: Some Windows functionalities cannot be used

Discus and support Some Windows functionalities cannot be used in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; After some recent update most notably MS Edge, I cannot click Start menu button. Right-clicking works, but left-clicking makes a "Critical Error"... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by PhucMai, Jan 28, 2021.

  1. PhucMai Win User

    Some Windows functionalities cannot be used


    After some recent update most notably MS Edge, I cannot click Start menu button. Right-clicking works, but left-clicking makes a "Critical Error" window popping up, saying "Your Start menu isn't working. We'll try to fix it the next time you sign in." Beside the Start button menu, the search box next to it and the search box in Explorer windows also do not work. I have tried checking for errors in command prompt:
    DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image / Scanhealth
    DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image / Restorehealth

    sfc / scannow

    I also tried reinstalling core applications with Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$$_.InstallLocation\AppXManifest.xml"} using Powershell. Also I did troubleshooting at Settings->Troubleshoot->Search and Indexing. Nothing wrong was reported. Sometimes everything recover, but the "Critical Error" window persists, and the same errors appear the next startup.

    I would appreciate any lead to fix this. Preferably I want to avoid reinstalling Windows due to some legacy third-party software that I still use.


    Thank you in advance!

    :)
     
    PhucMai, Jan 28, 2021
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  2. Why did the startup window get cleared?

    I didn't missed any step, the list was gone and gone , even after using lot of programs the programs were not listed in that list.
     
    smartali89, Jan 28, 2021
    #2
  3. Sasqui Win User
    Overclocking / Undervolting guide for Vega 56 or 64?

    Here's a quick laundry list:

    List of software to use for overclocking and testing
    Examples:
    Wattman (and how to find and use it, like an overview, including profiles)
    Unigine Valley or Heaven (use this for quick testing while changing settings in Wattman and checking for stability / artifacts) ...just suggesting this
    How to monitor cores / mem speeds and temps during testing (I've seen screen overlays, and others using GPUz)

    Step-by step overclocking in Wattman
    Fan speeds
    Power limit
    Temp limit
    Voltages
    Core speeds
    Memory speeds
     
    Sasqui, Jan 28, 2021
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  4. Some Windows functionalities cannot be used

    Windows 10 infinite restart black screen


    The tutorials provided are just a list of troubleshooting steps. Use only the steps which apply to you.

    Since none of the troubleshooting steps here worked, I'd suggest you do a Clean install.

    John
     
    AmericanPharaoh, Jan 28, 2021
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