Windows 10: Start Menu side bar got smaller?

Discus and support Start Menu side bar got smaller? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; [ATTACH] I have some problem that the side bar in the start menu with the power options, settings ect got smaller. Im pretty sure the icons on it... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/JP_Bruh, Oct 23, 2020.

  1. Start Menu side bar got smaller?

    /u/JP_Bruh, Oct 23, 2020
    #1
  2. Cursus Win User

    Start Bar not working after update install in Windows 10


    Hi, tried as you suggest. It starts and says Checking application registration... and the green progress bar just goes on and on (let it run for over two hours) and never gets to the next step. Any other suggestions?


     
    Cursus, Oct 23, 2020
    #2
  3. Ian Ser Win User
    Internet Explorer 11 Menu font size

    Hi Larry,

    Follow these steps to change the font size in IE11:

    • Click Start menu or press Windows key on your keyboard.
    • Type and click Control Panel.
    • Click Appearance and Personalization and under Display, click
      Make text other items larger or smaller.
    • Under Change only the text size, choose the Title bars
      in the drop-down menu and the desired font size on the drop-down menu beside it.

    Let us know if the suggested steps helped.
     
    Ian Ser, Oct 23, 2020
    #3
  4. Start Menu side bar got smaller?

    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:

    Fix problems with the Start menu

    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.
     
    Nyima Yonten, Oct 23, 2020
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