Windows 10: Help restore normal start menu

Just upgraded to v2004 build 19041.610
My start menu is not functioning correctly. Troubleshooter pdf with errors attached.

strtmenuprobs.pdf

I can't get rid of the front pane which obscures the program list. I can drag it up a bit, but then the front pane will cover it again.
I do remember way back when that I did some reg tweaks to emulate the aero theme from win7 and some tweaks to cortana, but cannot find the backup .reg file, duh! However, it was working fine until the 2004 upgrade.
I ran the start menu troubleshooter and attached the pdf of the problems it found but can't correct. Any advice greatly appreciated.
Thx

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Windows 10 Start menu is empty

Hi. Steps 1 and 2 didn't do much but step 3 has restored what looks like the list of original Microsoft apps but no sign of any of the many apps I have installed. And there are no tiles in the start menu. Any suggestions please?

 

Start Menu Search

Hi,

About your issue regarding the Start menu or Search, in order for us to assist you better. Please answer the question:

• Were there any recent changes made to your system prior to the issue?

In the meantime, we suggest you to check this link:
Troubleshoot problems opening the Start menu or Cortana. It contains troubleshooting steps prior to the issue.

We'll look forward to your response.

 

Start menu is not working on Windows 10

Hi,

Iunderstand the frustration if things are not working fine as expected.

Please help us with below details,

• • • • • 
          When you say "If I sign in under my user name I am in some earlier version", which version you are referring to?
          
        • 
          Did you made any recent changes to your computer prior to the issue?
          
        • 
          When you say “I cannot access the start menu and am limited to IP as a browser” Is it refers to Microsoft Edge?
          

As an initial steps, I suggest you to check for the Windows version. To do so, follow the below steps:

1) Login to your computer through user name on which it show earlier version of Windows.

2) Press Windows key + r.

3) Type winver, hit enter.

For the issue related to start menu, I suggest you to refer to the below Microsoft help article and check,

Fix problems with the Start menu

Reply with results and necessary information to help you further.

Thank you.