Windows 10: I am having an issue where my PC will start to lose most functionality

I am having an issue where my PC will start to lose most functionality after half an hour has passed like my Live Wallpaper will freeze, then YouTube, then Spotify, the Task manager won't do live updates. Problems like this will happen one by one.I have a 3060Ti and a 5800X3DNot sure what screenshots would help or how to find helpful info.

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Keep losing Windows Start Up Icon functionality - Windows 10

Hello,

We regret the inconvenience. Let me assist you.

Before we proceed further, let us know a few more details on the below questions.

• 
  Did you make any changes to the computer prior to the issue? Is it an abrupt issue?
  
• 
  Is it an intermittent issue when you say 'keep losing the Windows Icon functionality'?
  
• 
  Do have any System Restore point set in Windows prior to the issue?
  

Now, it is highly not recommended to not try the Powershell commands which you have mentioned as the output of the same may trigger unexpected results.

As an initial recommendation, I suggest you to visit to the below Microsoft Help link and check if it helps to resolve the issue.

Troubleshoot problems opening the Start menu or Cortana

If it still does not help, follow the below suggested methods and check if it helps to resolve the issue.

Method 1

This issue may happen due to system file corruption. I suggest you to run System file checker. System File checker (SFC) scan is done to check if there are any corrupted system files that could be causing this issue. Kindly follow
the below given steps:

• 
  Press Windows key + X, select
  Command prompt (Admin) to bring up elevated Command prompt.
  
• 
  In Command prompt type
  sfc /scannow and press enter.
  
• 
  Restart the computer.
  

Ref: Using System File Checker
in Windows 10

Method 2

If no corrupted system files were found in the previous state or were irrecoverable, then I suggest you to try the following steps to deploy the DISM command lines:

• 
  Press Windows key + X.
  
• 
  Click command prompt (Run as administrator).
  
• 
  In the Administrator: Command Prompt window, type the following commands. Press Enter key after each command:
  
  DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Scanhealth
  
  DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth
  
  Important: When you run this command, DISM uses Windows Update to provide the files that are required to fix corruptions.
  
• 
  To close the Administrator: Command prompt window, type Exit, and then press Enter.
  

Click
here for more information about running the DISM Tool.

Note: If the (Windows key + X) combination does not work, you can also refer to the below steps to access the
Command prompt (Admin)

• Open the Task manager. Here’s a tip: Press CTRL+Shift+ESC.
  
• Click File > Run New Task.
• Make sure you have a check mark beside “Create this task with administrative privileges”
  
• Type CMD

Write to us with the updated status and the required information related to Start Menu functionality, for us to be able to assist you further.

Thank you.

 

Functionality issues with the Start Menu

Hello Brigittes,

Thank you for posting your concern in Microsoft Community and we regret for the inconvenience. Let me assist you.

From the description provided, I understand that you are facing functionality issues with the Start Menu in Windows.

To be able to understand the issue better, let us know a few more details on the below questions.

• Did you make any recent software changes to the operating system prior to the issue?
• Do you face any other issues apart from the one you have mentioned? Also, was the current issue an abrupt event which started occurring?
• Did you check if the same issue occurs with other user accounts as well?
• Do you have any system restore point set in your computer prior to the issue?

As an initial recommendation, I suggest you to check for the latest updates in Windows 10 which helps the PC to make optimal use of Windows 10 capabilities as well as fixing any missing links in performance of the operating system.

To check for updates now, go to Settings > Update & security > Windows Update, and select
Check for updates. If Windows Update says that your PC is up to date, you have all the updates that are currently available.

Now, please follow the below suggested methods and check if it helps to resolve the issue.

Method 1

This issue may happen due to system file corruption. I suggest you to run System file checker. System File checker (SFC) scan is done to check if there are any corrupted system files that could be causing this issue. Kindly follow
the below given steps:

• 
  Press Windows key + X, select
  Command prompt (Admin) to bring up elevated Command prompt.
  
• 
  In Command prompt type
  sfc/scannow and press enter.
  
• 
  Restart the computer.
  

Ref: Using System File Checker
in Windows 10

Method 2

If no corrupted system files were found in the previous state or were irrecoverable, then I suggest you to try the following steps to deploy the DISM command lines:

• 
  Press Windows key + X.
  
• 
  Click command prompt (Run as administrator).
  
• 
  In the Administrator: Command Prompt window, type the following commands. Press Enter key after each command:
  
  DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Scanhealth
  
  DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth
  
  To close the Administrator: Command prompt window, type Exit, and then press Enter.
  

Write to us with the updated results and the required information for us to be able to assist you further.

 

Keep losing Windows Start Up Icon functionality - Windows 10

Hello,

We appreciate the effort you have put in to resolve the issue.

At this point, I suggest you to check if the same issue occur when logged in through a different Local Administrator user account.



Follow the steps mentioned below:

• Assuming that you are already logged on to your user account in Windows 10, click the Start button.
• From the Start menu, click your name from the top of the left pane.
• From the displayed options click Sign out.
• From the login screen, click to the different user account you want to switch to.

However, if you do not have a separate user account, I suggest you to create another Local administrator user account by referring to the Microsoft article here: Set
up accounts.

Kindly keep us posted on the status of the issue for further assistance.

Thank You.