Windows 10: missing apps boxes on Start up window

My 9 boxed apps with icons went missing on Start up window today so - open start up screen - R click on space area of bottom task bar and a menu comes up - click on Cascade windows or other and the missing apps reappear. Voila. Elizabeth

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Start - almost all universal apps missing,

Hello,

Software conflict is one of the possible reasons why you experience this missing apps. As an initial recommendation, we suggest following these steps to run the Windows inbuilt troubleshooter:

• Write Troubleshooting in the search box and hit enter.
• Click on Troubleshooting tab.
• Click on view all option in the upper left corner.
• Select the Windows Store apps option from the list.
• Click Next to run the troubleshooter.

For us to better assist you with this issue, can you also tell us the build and version you're using?

We look forward to your reply.

 

Cheap Photo box that will get the job done

WEll i took on this project for PP hes a hardware reviewer and wants to get the professional looking pics for the Pc parts

Materials:

• Big cardboard box

• a razor

• white material 3 yards

• cone lights

• stapler

• medical tape

• pvc pipe about 6 inches longer than your box

• white paint any cheap finger paint would work

the project I'm guessing will cost me $30 if it works out properly
I will post pictures and step by step as i do it

 

missing icons in start menu

Hi Wickiwizard,

It is possible that the icon of your apps in Start menu is missing due to a corrupted system files. To provide you the accurate resolution, kindly answer the following questions:

• Have you made any recent changes prior to this issue?
• Does this happen only with icons in Start menu?
• What troubleshooting steps you've done so far?

Meanwhile, we suggest that you perform the steps in this
article on how to troubleshoot problems with Start menu or Cortana.

If the issue still persists, we recommend that you follow the suggestion shared by
Meliton Dec on this thread.
The given troubleshooting steps will help repair or reset not only missing apps but also lost icon.

Keep us posted if you need additional help.