Windows 10: Start menu, Edge, and other programs not opening after Windows 10 reset

Discus and support Start menu, Edge, and other programs not opening after Windows 10 reset in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I reset Windows 10 in an attempt to make my computer faster. After everything had finished installing, many core programs seem to be disfunctional.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by QuinnMagEskii, Jul 10, 2019.

  1. Start menu, Edge, and other programs not opening after Windows 10 reset


    I reset Windows 10 in an attempt to make my computer faster. After everything had finished installing, many core programs seem to be disfunctional.


    The start menu does not open, either by mouse or by the windows button, and the search bar is unresponsive.


    Edge does not open, so I cannot access the internet through a browser. It boots up and then immediately shuts down.


    Apps and Features, System, Settings, and others do not open either.


    I can still access PowerShell, Task Manager, File Explorer, and Microsoft Store.


    I'm on a Microsoft Surface Book.


    Please help.

    :)
     
    QuinnMagEskii, Jul 10, 2019
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  2. Files missing from "Start Menu" "All Programs"

    RE: WINDOWS 7 ULTIMATE 32bit, Files missing from "Start Menu" "All Programs" list.

    I have several "start menu" programs missing in my "all programs" list. One of the missing entries is the "accessories" folder and all related files.

    As far as I can tell all of the missing files are on the system and they can be found by using the "start menu search" facility. This problem is occurring with other users but I can not find a solution which works to get things back the way they were after installing the OS.

    I am seeing the missing apps and other items at this location in iexplore.exe %allusersprofile%\Start Menu\Programs .

    Everything I have tried to get these items back into my "start menu" "all programs" list has been met with failure except creating a shortcut. A shortcut is not the real fix as it leaves two entries in the folder.

    When I right click on the highlighted "all Programs" box, in the start menu, a small options list pops up, if "open all users" is selected a new window pops up. Inside that window I can click on the programs folder where I can see the missing entries that should appear on my "all programs" list plus those which I presently see on my "all programs" list together in a single directory listing.

    How can I get the above directory list of programs back into the "start menu" "all programs" area so I do not have to go through this extra window and select the programs folder to locate what I wish to run?

    I also noticed my accessories folder has a lock on it while I am in the primary user administrator account. If you know how to get rid of the lock it would be helpful however I can find that information when I get a chance to look up the answer?

    I noticed some hidden (first tier) folders on the C: drive which I made visible while leaving protection on the OS folders. I can now see these folders in an iexplore.exe directory listing. This did not fix the problem in the "all programs" file selection list and I do not remember if this folder was hidden when the OS was installed.

    When I opened up the system to allow a login directly into the Administrator account everything shows up the same as it did when the OS installed along with all other programs installed afterward.

    After some progress I am still here *Bang Head :banghead: and slowly getting closer to an answer. Can anyone help me get there a little faster?
     
    N9ZN-Extra, Jul 10, 2019
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  3. scevism Win User
    scevism, Jul 10, 2019
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  4. Jay Jap Win User

    Start menu, Edge, and other programs not opening after Windows 10 reset

    Edge disappeared and start menu not working on Windows 10

    Hello Richard,

    We need to do further investigation on your concern so that we can isolate the issue regarding Microsoft Edge and Start menu:

    • Have you tried to searching in Cortana search to check if Edge can be located?
    • Besides powershell, what other troubleshooting steps have you performed?

    In the meantime, you can download and run the
    Windows apps troubleshooter to isolate the issue on Edge.

    We also suggest that you download and run the
    Start Menu troubleshooter to fix common Start menu issues.

    We will wait for your response.

    Regards.
     
    Jay Jap, Jul 10, 2019
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