Windows 10: Sometimes, when I try to open the start menu and stuff like settings, instead of opening...

Please even if the problem will still occur, if you have already a comamnd that can fix this when it happens, please let me knowThat is pretty annoying and I coudn't find anything which is the same as this, although some have reported similar problems like https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/windows-10-taskbar-not-working-properly-and-cant/a200ec95-c3c2-40f4-a200-a1d89dd8cfe2, but they all differ slightly from mineThis problems starts when running windows sometimesWhen I click on something that would normally open the taskbar or a Windows App, the desktop reload making i

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Start menu and settings both wont open.

Hello Robert,

As per the description of the issue, you are unable to open both Windows Settings and Start menu. For us to resolve this issue, we suggest that you perform troubleshooting. Here's an

article that you can go to. In here, you'll see solutions to resolve Start menu issues.

To resolve Windows Settings issue, kindly follow the steps listed below:

• Boot into Safe Mode.
• Open a command prompt windows.
• Type sfc/scannow, and then hit Enter.
• Once it's finished, restart the computer to check if the issue still persists.

If the issue still persists after doing the steps above, kindly refer to this
link for further troubleshooting.

Let us know if the resolution provided works.

 

Start Menu Appearance On Open

Hello everyone. I've loved this sight and its Windows 7 counterpart for long time. Thank you for all the work you do and for the information you provide.

My question is can I make the Start Menu open up like what is shown in the image below, instead of the long list of programs down the left side?

Thank you

 

Windows 10 Start Menu won't open.

Hi Dougie,

Corrupted system files could be one of the reason why Start Menu is not opening.

As an initial troubleshooting, we suggest following the steps listed in this article:
Troubleshoot problems with the Start menu or Cortana
see if it helps resolve the issue.

Update us with the outcome so we can provide further assistance.