Windows 10: Start menu is black, or loading

Discus and support Start menu is black, or loading in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; When I try searching for anything in start menusearch it goes black or sometimes it looks like it's loading on the top it's a loading animation similar... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by AljazM, Sep 10, 2024.

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    Start menu is black, or loading


    When I try searching for anything in start menusearch it goes black or sometimes it looks like it's loading on the top it's a loading animation similar to a browser loading a site. I have tried redownloading the graphics drivers, tried restarting the search process and restarting my laptop, but the issue still persists. Most of the time i cannot open any apps or files this way as it doesn't load, or is just black. Thanks for any helpI am using Windows 11, version 23H2

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    AljazM, Sep 10, 2024
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  2. Windows 10 Start menu is empty

    Hi. Steps 1 and 2 didn't do much but step 3 has restored what looks like the list of original Microsoft apps but no sign of any of the many apps I have installed. And there are no tiles in the start menu. Any suggestions please?
     
    LesGrant42, Sep 10, 2024
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  3. Start Menu Search

    Hi,

    About your issue regarding the Start menu or Search, in order for us to assist you better. Please answer the question:

    • Were there any recent changes made to your system prior to the issue?

    In the meantime, we suggest you to check this link:
    Troubleshoot problems opening the Start menu or Cortana
    . It contains troubleshooting steps prior to the issue.

    We'll look forward to your response.
     
    Phillip Pio, Sep 10, 2024
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  4. Start menu is black, or loading

    Start menu not working

    I found the following article, ran the suggested powershell command and my start menu is working again. Here it is as I found it:
    Go to Start menu button and right click on it. This will open the contextual menu, after which you need to select Command Prompt (Admin). Once Command Prompt is open, go ahead with the following steps.

    • Type and enter: Powershell
    • Type the following: Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”}
     
    Don Donadio, Sep 10, 2024
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