Windows 10: Intermittent non-functioning Start, Notification???

Why is it that sometimes the Start and Notification icons are inactive? When this happens, I restart the computer and all is well again????

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non-functioning start menu

Hello,

Welcome to the Microsoft Community.

I would suggest you to follow the below steps mentioned in the Microsoft help article and check if it helps.

Get help with the Windows 10 Start menu:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/get-help-windows-start-menu

Do get back to us with the result. We will be glad to help if you need further assistance.

 

non-functioning start menu

Launch File Explorer (WinKey + E) and browse this folder:

C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0

Right-click PowerShell.exe, and click Run as Administrator.

Copy the the following command-line, paste in PowerShell window, and press ENTER:

Get-AppxPackage -allusers Microsoft.Windows.ShellExperienceHost | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

This re-installs the ShellExperienceHost which powers the Start menu and Taskbar.

If that doesn't help, here is another command which registers *all* the modern app packages in the system. But before proceeding, create a restore point, just in case.

Get-AppxPackage -allusers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

 

Some people advise for permanent fix of this issue to reboot into safe mode with networking and then back into normal mode. Try it..

 

Run a system file check to look for corrupt files. It will try to do repair if any found.
Right click at Start button > click Command Prompt (Admin) > at the flashing prompt, copy/paste this.......
sfc /scannow

> press Enter.
It will take quite sometime.
When finished, it will give you one of the 3 reports...............(paraphrasing)
1. No integrity violation.
2. Found corrupt files and repair successful.
3. Found corrupt files but unable to repair.

If the report is #1, your solution lies elsewhere.
If the report is #2, check if your problems have been resolved.
If the report is #3, use this method................
In the same Command Prompt (Admin) windows, copy and paste this command...........

dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth

> press Enter.
Again it will take some time.
When finished, it will give you a report.

 

Ran scan, no integrity problems...

 

Have you tried my advice above - reboot into safe mode with networking and back ?

 

No, haven't tried yet as this is an intermittent problem that hasn't been occurring that often. However, I'll give it a try the next time the gremlins attack.