Windows 10: Couldn't click Start, fix has caused other problems

Hi all,

This morning I couldn't click the Start button or anything on the taskbar. I found a fix on Youtube which was to open an Admin cmd prompt and type:

Commands to type:
Command 1: powershell

(with command 2 and 3 if after pasting you notice a dash or a hyphen after AppXManifest-, remove it (remove the dash or hyphen after AppXManifest) )

Command 2: Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"*}

Command 3: Get-AppxPackage | % { Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppxManifest.xml" -verbose }

It fixed the problem, but now none of the MS apps work, nor can I do anything with them or use the Store. For example, instead of Store I now have @{Microsoft.WindowsStore_2015... etc

Anyone come across anything like this before?

-Edit_

Just checked in Add / Remove programs and now there are a dozen programs that just say Microsoft Corporation and are marked Unavailable.

:)

 

Update has caused problems - fixed

Any automatic repair tools didnt solve the issue sadly.

I even used powershell to scan and repair things, no avail.

I found a page with a list of solutions while I waited for a fix:

Tech gadgets help

I tried everything here except the reset and for whatever reason, following those steps to make a new account has worked.

Really awkward, and I have no idea why this has worked????? But my start button is now functional.

I didn't however know you could make recovery media from online though. Good thing to know as a backup.

 

Update has caused problems - fixed

Hi Natini,

We appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

I'd be glad to help you.

Please follow these steps, mentioned below, to resolve the issue.

I would suggest you to try automatic repairing the Windows and check, if it helps. I would suggest you to download the Windows 10 ISO and create a Media Creation tool and then perform Automatic Repair.

Refer to the following link:

Download Windows 10

(Refer to the section "Installing Windows 10 using the media creation tool” in the above article for creating the tool).

Once you have the installation media, follow these steps, mentioned below:

• Start your computer from the installation media. Insert the disk or USB stick and restart your computer. If you see a message asking you to “Press any key to boot from DVD,” do so. If you don’t see the message, you might need to change the
boot order in your computer's BIOS settings so that it first starts from the disk or USB. When you see the 'Install Windows' page, tap or click 'Repair your computer' link to start the Windows Recovery Environment.

• In the Windows Recovery Environment, on the Choose an option screen, click 'Troubleshoot'.

• Click, Advanced Options and then click on 'Automatic Repair'.

• After this complete the repair and see if you are able to boot in to your computer.

For more information, kindly refer to the below given article:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-in/windows-10/windows-10-recovery-options



Please feel free to contact us, if you face any issues with Windows.

Thank you.

 

You'll need to download a Windows ISO and do a repair install. It will keep your programs and files but replace these corrupt store apps.

Windows 10 ISO Download - Windows 10 Forums
Repair Install Windows 10 with an In-place Upgrade - Windows 10 Forums

It is fairly common problem unfortunately - especially if you try fixing things with powershell *Sad