Windows 10: My start menu, Cortana, internet, sound the task bar aren't working on my laptop

Discus and support My start menu, Cortana, internet, sound the task bar aren't working on my laptop in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I searched the internet for the past three days and have tried every solution but I don't know what else to do. I even tried to reset my laptop... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by BridgetCPazmino, Mar 7, 2021.

  1. My start menu, Cortana, internet, sound the task bar aren't working on my laptop


    I searched the internet for the past three days and have tried every solution but I don't know what else to do.

    I even tried to reset my laptop deleting apps but keeping my documents but it says the reset was unsuccessful. I've tried the whole sfc / scannnow, the restorehealth, chkdsk etc... but I can't do anything. I can use the apps on the desktop and use the internet if I plug in the internet cable but its really inconvenient when taking it around and going to locations that have wifi and the other apps without shortcuts. I have tried to update it via the command prompt but it doesn't work either. I have tried to reset my laptop more than 5 times and there is no result. I have used that method which uses a USB with windows and it doesn't work either. Is there anything else to do? I'm planning to take it to an IT tech but with covid, those shops are closed and wouldn't want to spend extra if there is a way to fix it at home. Thank you in advance for your responses.

    :)
     
    BridgetCPazmino, Mar 7, 2021
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  2. Cortana, Task Bar and Start Menu not working.

    Original Title:

    My Windows 10 Task Bar and Start Menu are not working.

    Hello,

    Since the beginning of the month, my task bar and start menu are not functioning correctly. I am unable to right click on programs on the task bar. I am unable left click on the volume control, notifcations, internet, or calendar/time. Left clicking on the
    start menu and cortona does nothing either.

    I have searched online for a few fixes, but nothing seems to work.

    Would appreciate any help.

    Zarek Shaikh
     
    ZarekShaikh, Mar 7, 2021
    #2
  3. AnyaCohen Win User
    cortana/task bar/start menu frozen

    My Lenovo laptop running Windows 10 is suddenly having an issue where the task bar, start menu and Cortana search box are all frozen. The mouse pad is working but when I hover the arrow over the task bar, start menu and Cortana search box I can't click.
    I can, however, click programs/apps that I have shortcuts to on my desktop. I turned the machine off and on several times and it didn't help. I think this might be a Windows 10 update issue.

    Any ideas for a solution??
     
    AnyaCohen, Mar 7, 2021
    #3
  4. DennisUE. Win User

    My start menu, Cortana, internet, sound the task bar aren't working on my laptop

    critical error message at startup. CRITICAL ERROR START MENU AND CORTANA AREN`T WORKING will try and correct next time you sign in

    I have the critical error message at startup. CRITICAL ERROR START MENU AND CORTANA AREN`T WORKING will try and correct next time you sign in. Sign out now

    The same message appears next time

    I sign in. It is impossible to get past this screen as you have no start menu. Any help would be appreciated

    Op - DennisUE
     
    DennisUE., Mar 7, 2021
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