Windows 10: 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

:)

 

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

 

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.

 

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.