Windows 10: Start menu and windows apps not working.

Start menu doesn't start by keyboard OR by mouse. Microsoft store icon in taskbar is empty, on starting says "Class not registered" for explorer.exe. Some shortcuts like Win+D or Win+I also not workingWin+E works. I tried to restart explorer through task manager and command prompt. The "Show Desktop" button in taskbar also not working. I can't check for updates since I cannot open the settings appStart Menu not working and the security option in system tray also doesn't start. I ran a scan in MalwareBytes and cleared the threats, no effect.Edit: I used update assistant and updated the OS,

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Cannot hide app list in Start Menu Windows Home

Hi, suggestion in this thread on this topic here:
can not hide app list in start menu Solved - Windows 10 Forums

 

START MENU,CORTANA,EDGE BROWSER AND IN-BUILT APPS NOT WORKING

Hi Aditya,

I suggest you to follow the below methods and check if it helps.

Method 1: I suggest you to follow below steps and check.

Step 1: I suggest you to install all the latest pending Windows updates as below and check if it helps.

• Go to “settings” and click on “update and security”.
• Under tab “Windows update”, click on the icon “check for updates”.
• Then once you find the pending updates install it and check.

Step 2: I suggest you to run the app troubleshooter from the below article and check if it helps.

Run the troubleshooter for Windows apps:

Fix problems with apps from Microsoft Store - Microsoft Support

Method 2: You may follow the steps from the below article and check if it helps.

Troubleshoot problems opening the Start menu or Cortana

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

Please get back to us with an update on this issue, we will be happy to help.

Thank you

 

Start menu and apps not working

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. We understand the inconvenience you are facing and apologize for the same.



For issue related to Start menu, I suggest you to refer the post by “Ravinath P” from the link provided below and check if it helps:

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For issue related to updates, I suggest you to run the Windows Update troubleshooter by following the steps below:

• Type “Troubleshooting” in search box and press Enter.
• Click on “View All” option on top left pane.
• Select “Windows Update” from the list and follow the prompts for troubleshooting.

Hope the information is helpful. Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.