Windows 10: Scan and Fix minor Windows 10 errors without losing data/apps/settings or ending up with...

So my windows 10 started to act funny especially in the start menu, I cannot search newly installed apps by name, I can't pin apps to the start menu or the taskbar "anymore" (what's there is there, I cannot add new)

also, I don't want windows.old folder that takes more space.



Edition: windows 10 pro

Version: 1903

OS build: 18362.657

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Windows 10 User Error

First, make a clone or backup of all his disks.
Second, run a disk check for errors.
Then, start playing with moving his user profile to a new one or trying to repair it.
And, you may want to look at some of the tutorials on the web for doing an in place upgrade without losing data, apps, or programs for his version of OS.

EDIT: You may want to take a look here --> Repair Windows User Profile data & settings with ReProfiler
ReProfiler website: IWR Consultancy

 

Windows 10 Settings App Search Not working

Thank you for providing some suggestions.

I performed step 1, and at the end of the test, it reported "No changes or updates are necessary."

I then performed step 2 and received the same message at the end of the test.

After running the two tests above, I opened up Settings and typed "privacy", which should show some help categories (It does on my other Windows 10 computers). However, on the one computer there is no help information. It states "No result for privacy".
It appears the Settings app help information list is empty or not found. Typing a single character, e.g., 'p', into the search box displays "No result for p".

Any further suggestions are welcome.

Is there a convenient way to have windows 10 try to repair itself without uninstalling my software and/or loosing all of my personal data.

Regards...

 

Error: "Settings out of date" and unable to save the password for the app on Windows 10

Hello Christine,

As the above description is not clear provide additional information to assist you better with this issue:

• Are you referring to Office Outlook (Mail client version)/ Mail app/ Windows Live Mail?
• What is the complete error message/ error code of this issue?

If you are referring to Windows Mail app, let us try the below troubleshooting steps and check if it helps.

Step 1: I suggest you to check if there are any updates for Mail app in Windows Store. If found try to update the app.

Step 2: I suggest you to run Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter,
troubleshoots problems that may prevent Windows Store Apps from working correctly.

Refer: Run the troubleshooter for Windows apps

Step 3: I suggest you to check with the system Date, time and Time zone
is set correct.

Follow the steps to set the date and time:

• Type Date and Time in the search bar.
• Click Change date and time button.
• Click Apply and Ok to save the date and time.

Note: Click on the Time Zone tab to check the Time Zone.

Hope it helps. Reply to the post with the required information for further assistance.

Thank you.