Windows 10: Problem with the system tray and slight stuttering of Start Menu

Hi everyone,

I need some help. So my laptop boots up perfectly fine and the windows 10 apps and the desktop apps also work perfectly.


The problem i face is with the system tray or whatever the icons on the bottom right of the taskbar are called.


When i try to click on the Wifi icon, it pops up but keeps on refreshing. It doesnt show any available networks. Not even the wifi turn on/off or the airplane mode button.


Next, when i click on the sound or the battery icon, they dont even pop up, even after leaving for hrs.


Lastly when i scroll through the start menu, it just suddenly freezes.


I have never faced any problem like this with my laptop before. It just happened suddenly.


I have tried to reset but the problem persists.

:)

 

start menu, search assistant and notification tray not working

Hi,

As you’re not able to open start menu, search assistant and notification tray, we would assist you surely.

Before I proceed further I would like to know the below information.

• 
  Did you make any changes prior to this issue?
  
• 
  Is that the issue persist with the particular application mention in the issue? Or with all the apps installed on Windows.
  
• 
  Which Windows 10 build is installed on the system?
  
• 
  I suggest you to try the below steps to fix the error “explorer.exe- class not registered “which would fix
  the issue, followed by the steps mentioned in the issue.
  

Method 1: End the Windows Explorer process and create the new one.

• Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc, under
  Process tab, search for Windows Explorer.
• Right click on it and click on End task.
• Click on File in the
  Task Manager at top left corner of the window and select Run new task.
• Type explorer.exe and click on
  Ok.

Method 2: I suggest you to try the Troubleshoot steps provided in the link to
run the latest updates, and creating a new user account. Which would fix the Start menu or Cortana issue.

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

Method 3: I suggest you to run the
Windows Store Apps troubleshooter.

Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter,
troubleshoots problems that may prevent Windows Store Apps from working correctly.

Run the troubleshooter for Windows apps

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/run-the-troubleshooter-for-windows-apps

Hope this suggestion will help you in fixing the error, please revert back with the update regarding the issue. We would assist you happily.

Thank you.

 

Start Menu Search

Hi,

About your issue regarding the Start menu or Search, in order for us to assist you better. Please answer the question:

• Were there any recent changes made to your system prior to the issue?

In the meantime, we suggest you to check this link:
Troubleshoot problems opening the Start menu or Cortana. It contains troubleshooting steps prior to the issue.

We'll look forward to your response.

 

Notification area (system tray) icons missing, Reset did not work

Hi Kevin,

With regard to your query about the system tray, we suggest that you follow the steps below and see if it helps.

• Right-click on an empty space in your desktop taskbar and select Properties.
• In the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window, find the selection labeled
  Notification Area and click on Customize.
• Click on Turn system icons on or off.
• If you'd like to always show all icons, turn the slider window to On.
• Reboot the PC for the changes to take effect.

Let us know the result.