Windows 10: I cant open Windows Security and cant open start menu & search

I've been experiencing this issue for a while. I remember it started when I randomly changed the permission settings on my C drive. I've tried to change it back but that didn't fix the issue. I'm using Windows 10 pro Here is the video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ffaICUVj-8fXEtNbnlPMxaVs0EiQolZD/view?usp=drive_linkThank you.

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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.

 

Windows Search Not Opening Removed Start Menu Programs

Hi all, I have removed all unnecessary apps, etc from the Start Menu list - however there are Folders, for example, "Ease of Access" --- where once removed from the Start Menu folder list %appdata/programdata% --- the applications within the folder no longer work when calling on them in the Windows Search. They appear in the search results, but upon clicking them - nothing opens.

Example: Delete 'Ease of Access' from Start Menu Programs Folders %appdata/programdata% --- Click Windows Button, type in 'Narrator' (program within the 'Ease of Access' folder) and try to click it, doesn't open. Happens with all the programs within the Folders.

As soon as I put the Folders back in the Start Menu Programs Folders %appdata/programdata% - the search entries all function as usual.

I've tried rebuilding the search, adding the entire C drive to search index, nothing seems to be working.

Basically I'm looking to remove the 'Ease of Access' 'Windows Accessories' 'PowerShell' etc folders from the Start Menu list, but still be able to call the applications within them up thru the Windows Search and click to open.

Anyone have a fix?

 

Windows Search Not Opening Removed Start Menu Programs

Hi, if for example I move a folder of shortcuts from
C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Utilities
to my Documents folder..

then before I do that I see




Then I move the folder for Filetypesman to..




and check it is no longer shown in the Start menu..
when I search I see




- and it can be executed from there.

If you wish to modify the content of the Start menu, can I suggest you try installing Open Shell (free) - which many here use (replaces Classic Shell) and use that as an editor.

Drag 'n drop, delete, rt click open... makes it easy.

You can use both that and the Win 10 start menu, then uninstall it when finished.

I simply dragged the folder from Documents onto my Open Shell start menu and dropped it back. Easy.