Windows 10: Start Menu / Search Bar / Microsoft Store / Notepad are not working!!!!

List of Not working software :Microsoft StoreNotepadPhotosOneNote for windows 10List of some softwares being removed without my acknowledgement :Square Line studioArduino IDENvidia Geforce experienceIssue : A list of softwares are not working on my windows 11 PCStart MenuTakes time to open up with either click or Search BarSeems when I click on it, the start menu disappears. When I try to type such as "a", it jumps to a software that starts with "a"Lots of softwares are not working/ missing- I am uncertain when did this issue started, but I think it was after some update in maybe around March

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Issues with accessing apps throuhg Start Menu and Search bar on windows10.

Hi Indrik,



I realize the inconvenience you are experiencing with Windows 10. I will certainly help you.



This issue might occur if some system files is corrupt.



To assist you better, please provided us the information below:

• Are you getting any error message when you click on Start Menu?

I suggest you to follow the steps provided in Microsoft Help Article about Start menu issues and also try to start Windows Search service. Check if it helps.



Step 1: I recommend you to refer to the suggestion provided in the Microsoft Help Article and check if it helps.

Troubleshoot problems opening the Start menu or Cortana:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us...ubleshoot-problems-opening-start-menu-cortana

Step 2: I suggest you to try to start Windows Search services
and check if it helps.

1. Press Windows Key + R Key.

2. Type "services.msc" without the quotes and click on it.

3. Search for Windows Search.

4. Double click on it and under Startup type, select
Automatic.

5. Then click on Start button.


Note: If you are not able to change the Startup type, then continue starting the service by clicking on Start button.

Please get back to us with an update on issue with using Start Menu and search bar, we will be happy to help.



Thank you.

 

Start menu not working, nor search bar, jump lists, clock, etc

Test = by trying things, seeing what does and doesn't work now compared to previously, noting anything that seems wrong, having had SFC repair files.

To view your reliability history:




To re-register apps- see the Tutorial section:
Microsoft Edge - Reinstall and Re-register in Windows 10 - Windows 10 Forums
Store - Re-register in Windows 10 - Windows 10 Forums
Apps - Reinstall and Re-register in Windows 8 and 10 - Windows 10 Forums

To find things in the tutorial section:




You can also completely uninstall and reinstall an app if it's not working. (Cortana and Edge and Store excepted).

 

quick search does not contains link inside start menu

Hello,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.



I request you to follow the below Suggestions:

1. The Search bar in Widows 10 is more fast and easy. You can search your program by typing it in Search bar.

2. You can use the exact interface of Start menu of Windows 8 in Windows 10. Follow the steps below.

• Click Start menu and select "Settings".
• Click on "Personalization" and select "Start".
• Turn "Use Start full screen"

I hope this helps you. If you have any further query in future, feel free to contact us. We will be happy to help you.



Thank you.