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

Discus and support Intermittent non-functioning Start, Notification??? in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; Why is it that sometimes the Start and Notification icons are inactive? When this happens, I restart the computer and all is well again???? 39024 Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by flycaster, Jan 28, 2016.

  1. flycaster Win User

    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????

    :)
     
    flycaster, Jan 28, 2016
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  2. Arul_D Win User

    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.
     
    Arul_D, Jan 28, 2016
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  3. 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"}
     
    Ramesh Srinivasan, Jan 28, 2016
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  4. sunberg Win User

    Intermittent non-functioning Start, Notification???

    Some people advise for permanent fix of this issue to reboot into safe mode with networking and then back into normal mode. Try it..
     
    sunberg, Jan 28, 2016
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  5. davidhk Win User
    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.
     
    davidhk, Jan 28, 2016
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  6. flycaster Win User
    Ran scan, no integrity problems...
     
    flycaster, Jan 28, 2016
    #6
  7. sunberg Win User
    Have you tried my advice above - reboot into safe mode with networking and back ?
     
    sunberg, Jan 29, 2016
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  8. flycaster Win User

    Intermittent non-functioning Start, Notification???

    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.
     
    flycaster, Apr 4, 2018
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