Windows 10: Start menu, search function, notification center, and Cortana nonfunctioning after latest...

Discus and support Start menu, search function, notification center, and Cortana nonfunctioning after latest... in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Since the last Windows 10 update I have had the following issues:Start menu will not openSearch menu doesn't work, can't even type anything in itSearch... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by RowanTheFox, Feb 11, 2022.

  1. Start menu, search function, notification center, and Cortana nonfunctioning after latest...


    Since the last Windows 10 update I have had the following issues:Start menu will not openSearch menu doesn't work, can't even type anything in itSearch function in file explorer disabledSettings will not open: File system error -2018374635Notifications Center will not openCortana will not openTask View will not openSFC and DISM have already been run to no avail. Windows Explorer has been restarted twice to no avail I can't reinstall Windows 10 because it wants a password for my user account that doesn't HAVE a password, and I'd need to be able to access my settings to put a password on the a

    :)
     
    RowanTheFox, Feb 11, 2022
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  2. Bill A57 Win User

    Windows 10 Start Menu, search and Cortana still not functioning correctly

    I had some issues with Start Menu not functioning. this was solved in a post by a Microsoft Engineer Giridhar J. However, although the Start menu is now functioning along with the notifications. there are some glitches still.

    I cannot pin folders to the start menu. Search and Cortana still does not work properly. Search is glitchy at best having to click on the start button then immediately click in the search box for it to work. Cortana does not work and is not listed as a app
    any more.

    Any suggestions?

    here is a screen shot of the start options

    Start menu, search function, notification center, and Cortana nonfunctioning after latest... e74c651a-d870-41fe-86bc-aa4b64133493.jpg
     
    Bill A57, Feb 11, 2022
    #2
  3. Rose Cal Win User
    Windows Start button, Cortana, Notification Center, image viewer, etc didn't work

    Hi,

    There are various factors why your Windows Start menu, Cortana, Notification Center, image viewer was not working. It can be due to corrupted system file or corrupted profile account. To isolate your issue, kindly answer the following questions:

    • Have you made any recent changes prior to this issue?
    • Did you get any error messages when you tried to open your Start menu and Cortana?

    Meanwhile, we suggest that you follow the steps in this
    article
    to troubleshoot Start menu or Cortana. This will let you check for updates, try the troubleshooter and create a new local administrator account.

    Keep us posted if you need additional help.
     
    Rose Cal, Feb 11, 2022
    #3
  4. Start menu, search function, notification center, and Cortana nonfunctioning after latest...

    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, Feb 11, 2022
    #4
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