Windows 10: how do I add non-microsoft apps to the start function

I am trying to add apps to the start menu but it appears that only microsoft apps from the app store can be added.

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non functional windows camera

Hi,

I suggest you to run the in-built Windows Store app troubleshooter and check. Follow the steps:

• 
  Press Windows Key + X.
  
• 
  Click on Control Panel.
  
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  Select Troubleshooting.
  
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  On the left pane, click on View All.
  
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  Click on Windows Store apps to run the troubleshooter.
  

Let us know if the issue is resolved or if you require further assistance.

 

Non functioning Microsoft Edge

Hi Robert,

Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community.

I suggest you to try the steps below and check if it helps.

• Run the
  Windows Store Apps troubleshooter.
• Scan for damaged system files. Right-click the Start icon and select
  Command Prompt (Admin). In the Command Prompt window, type
  sfc /scannow and hit Enter.
• If Microsoft Edge only crashes after some time has passed, try deleting cached data and files. In Microsoft Edge, select the “…” icon in the top right corner and chooseSettings.
  Under Clear browsing data, select Choose what to clear
  and thencached data and files.
• Reset the browser settings by going to Control Panel >Internet Options >
  Advanced > Reset. Then reboot Windows.
• Check for updates for Microsoft Edge within
  Settings.

Hope this helps in resolving the issue. If the issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.

 

Microsoft non functional.

Please try the steps recommended below to uninstall printer software

Press Windows key + X, click Apps & Features or Programs and Features

Select your HP printer.

Select Uninstall.

Press Windows key + R, type control, hit Enter

Open Devices and Printers.

In the Devices and Printers window look for your HP Printer. If you see it listed, right-click on it and choose "Delete" or "Remove Device.”

Open up the run command with the "Windows Key + R" key combo.

Type printui.exe /s and click OK.

Click on Drivers tab.

Look for HP Printer driver. If you see it click on it and click Remove at the bottom.

Select OK.

Select Apply and OK on the Print Server Properties windows.

Close Devices and Printers.

Proceed to reinstall the driver.

You might want to try re-registering the apps:

Repair or Reset the missing apps:

Open Settings, and select Apps.

On the Apps & features tab, find the name of the missing app. Click the app and select Advanced options (if available).

If a Repair option is available, click Repair. If this option is not available, or if Repair does not resolve the issue, you may also try the Reset option, though you might lose any app data that was saved.

Once the repair or reset is completed, the app should again appear in the app list and can be pinned to the Start Menu.

2. Uninstall and reinstall the missing apps:

Open Settings, and select Apps.

On the Apps & features tab, find the name of the missing app. Click the app and select Uninstall.

Open Store and then reinstall the missing app. Once installed, the app should appear in the app list, and can be pinned to the Start Menu.

3. Re-register the missing apps using PowerShell – If you have a lot missing apps, advanced users can instead attempt to restore all of them at once using the following PowerShell commands. Note, however, that if Steps 1 and 2 were already attempted and did
not restore your missing apps, this PowerShell solution will also likely not succeed.

In Cortana, type PowerShell. In the search results, right-click Windows PowerShell and select Run as administrator.

In the Powershell window type the following commands. These steps may take a few minutes to complete.

reg delete “HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\TileDataModel\Migration\TileStore” /va /f

get-appxpackage -packageType bundle |% {add-appxpackage -register -disabledevelopmentmode ($_.installlocation + "\appxmetadata\appxbundlemanifest.xml")}

$bundlefamilies = (get-appxpackage -packagetype Bundle).packagefamilyname

get-appxpackage -packagetype main |? {-not ($bundlefamilies -contains $_.packagefamilyname)} |% {add-appxpackage -register -disabledevelopmentmode ($_.installlocation + "\appxmanifest.xml")}

Once the PowerShell commands are completed, the apps should appear in the app list, and can be pinned to the Start Menu.

If none of the above work, I recommend you try performing a repair upgrade:

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