Windows 10: Please help: Taskbar and start menu not working on Windows 10 laptop

I need some advice/help please. Since yesterday the taskbar on my Lenovo Ideapad Flex5 laptop has not worked properly. I can't click on the Start button, I can't type in the search bar that I have in the taskbar, and any apps that are open do not appear in the taskbar. The only apps I can open are those with a desktop shortcut. I can right click on the taskbar and click options such as 'Lock the taskbar', however nothing happens when I click 'Taskbar settings'. If I hover over parts of the taskbar, e.g. clock/date, it will give a basic description, but the things that usually pop up when you c

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Windows 10 Start menu issue

Maybe this can help re Pin to start mate.
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...ndows-10/2d5507fb-939b-4d53-98a8-78e1ab93adde

 

Start menu and taskbar not working.

Hi Deva,

Thank you for updating.

I suggest you to refer the link below and follow the troubleshooting steps suggested.

Troubleshoot problems opening the Start menu or Cortana.

Fix problems with the Start menu - Microsoft Support

Hope the Start menu works after performing the steps suggested. Thank you.

 

Windows 10 Start menu issue

Tried the fist no dice. Even tried uninstalling Kasperski still no go