Windows 10: Issue with the StartMenuExperienceHost.exe and SearchHost.exe

Since an update that was made yesterday I have an issue where I cannot open the windows menu or the search menu.The error I get is: Faulting application name: StartMenuExperienceHost.exe, version: 10.0.22621.900, time stamp: 0xf03c6aeaFaulting module name: Windows.UI.Xaml.dll, version: 10.0.22621.963, time stamp: 0x89a1dc34Exception code: 0xc000027bFault offset: 0x0000000000870210Faulting process id: 0x0x5F0Faulting application start time: 0x0x1D92CB062CD5A12Fa

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Can't run .exe file

Hi Phil,

There are several reasons why you are having issues running .exe files on your Windows 10 laptop. To assist you better, kindly answer the questions below:

• Have you made any changes to your laptop prior to this issue?
• What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?
• What is the error message that you received when running .exe files?

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I changes .exe (Default) files data value, and now I can't open .exe files. Can anyone tell me the normal data value for .exe?

Hello Nilson,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

I understand that you have changed the values of .exe file extension and now you are unable to open any .exe files. We will help you.

To assist you better, I suggest you to answer the below questions.

• How did you change the values of the .exe file extensions?
• What was the issue to change the values for .exe?
• Is the PC used for testing purpose or you have you changed the values for any developing purpose?

Please post to us with more information to help you better.

 

Exe file downloading issue

Hello,

To better assist you, we would like to know more about your concern. Can you answer the questions below:

• Did you make any recent changes on your Windows 10 PC before this issue happened?
• Is there any error message when you try to download an .exe file?
• What happens when you try to download an .exe file?

We'll keep an eye for your response so we can assist you promptly.