Windows 10: Start Menu and Others Broken in Profile

Discus and support Start Menu and Others Broken in Profile in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I recently had my computer repaired requiring a new OS drive and Windows 10 Pro install. While re-installing other programs at the end I realized my... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Gus Robatto, Feb 9, 2025.

  1. Start Menu and Others Broken in Profile


    I recently had my computer repaired requiring a new OS drive and Windows 10 Pro install. While re-installing other programs at the end I realized my Windows start menu was blank or broken. I tried a non destructive re-install of Windows with an iso install before realizing that it's the profile and not the OS. The following is broken in my main profile:Start menu brokenSearch brokenCalendar won't openCan't create new user in normal Windows bootMicrosoft Store closesWhen I do a diagnostic boot or a safe boot this all works. I also created a new profile and this all works as well. The problem is

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    Gus Robatto, Feb 9, 2025
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  2. kormath Win User

    Lost default photo viewer after profile rebuild

    Thanks Brink. I've tried those steps before i started searching Google. After the profile rebuild i don't have the Photo app listed to choose to make it default in either the system settings for default apps or the Open With option.

    I can't even find it doing a search. Seems to have been removed somehow with the profile rebuild, which doesn't make sense.

    Might be helpful to list what i've done Start Menu and Others Broken in Profile :) I've done the open with check, the choose default program in the system menu, tried that in device manager default programs also. I've checked the programs and features Turn windows features on/off and it's not listed there (never thought it was but that was a suggestion), searched the MS Store, it's not listed there either.

    I don't like playing in the registry unless i have defined steps and haven't found anything for this yet, just the Win7 version like in my OP.
     
    kormath, Feb 9, 2025
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  3. CLopez123 Win User
    Broken/Duplicate Item in Start Menu

    Okay, I ran both commands, and the broken Netflix start menu item was still there, so I restarted my computer and it was still there. I made sure the spacing was right and they seemed to have run properly, I just forgot to take a screenshot as proof before
    I closed the Command Prompt.
     
    CLopez123, Feb 9, 2025
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  4. Louie Del Win User

    Start Menu and Others Broken in Profile

    Broken/Duplicate Item in Start Menu

    Hi,

    The duplicate icon that's appearing in the Start Menu may be due to broken system components or file corruptions. Let's try resolving this concern by running the
    System File Checker tool. This will scan and restore any corrupted system files. To do this, here are the steps:

    • Type Command Prompt in the Search box from the taskbar.
    • Right-click on it, then select Run as administrator.
    • Enter DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth (note the spaces before each "/").
    • Enter sfc /scannow (note the space between "sfc" and "/").

    We’ll wait for your update after trying the steps provided.
     
    Louie Del, Feb 9, 2025
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