Windows 10: Start, settings, taskbar and file system error

Discus and support Start, settings, taskbar and file system error in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; The functionality of my Windows seems to be very limited recently.Clicking the start button or the search bar has zero response. Right-clicking... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by JohnDrinkall, Sep 29, 2021.

  1. Start, settings, taskbar and file system error


    The functionality of my Windows seems to be very limited recently.Clicking the start button or the search bar has zero response. Right-clicking anything on the taskbar does equally little. Windows key + X does nothing. Entering 'ms-settings:' in the run box results in 'File system error -2144927439. Thankfully I can still access task manager normally as well as cmd and the control panel from the run box. I have tried restarting windows explorer. A sfc scan fails to find any integrity violations for the first time in a few years funnily enough - my computer has a history of being a little

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    JohnDrinkall, Sep 29, 2021
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  2. Yaqub K Win User

    System Icons on taskbar

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting on Microsoft Communities.

    Are you referring to the clock system icon on the taskbar?

    If so, I suggest you to follow the steps mentioned below:


    • Click on the search bar on the taskbar.

    • Type system icons.

    • Under Turn System Icons ON or OFF, turn On the Clock and check with the issue.

    Hope it helps.
     
    Yaqub K, Sep 29, 2021
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  3. Ralph Sta Win User
    File explorer icon from taskbar dissappears while working on it

    Hi,

    To assist you with your concern, we suggest you pin the File Explorer from the Start Menu by following these steps:

    • Click the Start Menu.
    • Right-click File Explorer.
    • Choose Pin to taskbar.

    If you need further assistance, feel free to reply to this post.
     
    Ralph Sta, Sep 29, 2021
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  4. Start, settings, taskbar and file system error

    Windows 10: Issues with Start Menu, background image, control panel settings command not working. Taskbar show on both the screen.

    Hi Rex,

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

    This issue might occur if there is some system files is corrupt.


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

    • When you say that "I cannot use ms-settingsStart, settings, taskbar and file system error :personalization-background", have you tried to run the command in the Run box?
    • Are you getting any error message?
    • Have you made any changes to the computer prior to the issue?


    I suggest you to follow the steps below to refer to the suggestion provided in the Microsoft Help Article and also try to change the background image.

    Step 1: I recommend you to follow the suggestion provided in the Microsoft Help Article about Start Menu issues and check if it helps.
    Troubleshoot problems opening the Start menu or Cortana:
    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12385/windows-10-troubleshoot-problems-opening-start-menu-cortana

    Step 2: I suggest you to change the background image by following the steps below and check if it helps.
    1. Right click on Desktop screen.
    2. Then click on Personalize.
    3. Choose Background.
    4. Then try to change the background settings.

    Step 3: I recommend you to make changes in the taskbar settings.

    1. Right click on Taskbar.

    2. Then click on Settings.

    3. Turn on Automatically hide the taskbar in desktop mode.


    Please get back to us with an update on issue with Windows 10 performance, we will be happy to help.

    Thank you.
     
    Nyima Yonten, Sep 29, 2021
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