Windows 10: Strange windows problem - Settings, start menu, run as administrator not accessible.

Good day,I'm having a very strange error on my windows, I all of a sudden can't get into my settings and apps that need me to press yes for allowing changes on my computer won't open and the prompt doesn't even show up then I get the error that the app I'm trying to open doesn't exist. My start menu doesn't want to open and my notification area, I've tried ' sfc /scannow, and a couple of other commands and even the windows 11.iso file to run a repair and none have worked.What can I do that I haven't done already? Really trying to avoid a reset here, too many files that can't be replacedMany

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Settings can't be opened using the built-in administrator account


Hello,
Unfortunately I have the same issue as Dabz from upgrading win7 to win10.
I've tried opening settings using all the suggested methods and it will not load using my account with Administrator access nor the built-in Administrator profile. I also tried other methods not listed such as using Run. Control panel is just a stepping stone to add users in Settings.
I'm also having explorer.exe issues, which I believe is preventing Settings from loading.
Using cmd (Admin) I successfully created a new user profile [and granted admin access also using cmd (Admin)], however win10 will not allow this account to log on. win10 does not list this new user within control panel but it does in the start menu. win10 will not allow to log in or switch to the new account via the start menu either.
I can access settings in Safe Mode but this will not allow me to create a new account.
Any help/suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Cheers

 

Unable to access Start menu, open files, run System Restore after installing the Anniversary Update on Windows 10

Hello,

The issues with accessing the Start menu/ Windows key might have occurred due to corrupted/ missing system files after installing the latest update on your computer.

Provide us additional information to assist you better with this issue:

• What exactly happens when you try to access the files, System Restore, Repair tools on your computer?
• What is the complete error code/ error message with this issue?

I suggest you to try the troubleshooting steps suggested from the Microsoft helps article like: Check for updates, Restart the computer, run the troubleshooter, create test user account and check if it helps.

Troubleshoot problems opening the Start menu or Cortana

Hope it helps. Get back to us with an updated status of accessing the Start menu for further assistance.

Thank you.

 

How do ya add to window start menu?

Yeah kind of a dumb thing about XP. You gotta be the Administrator to change/add some things. When you set up XP you should have listed youreself as Admin and just not typed in a password. That way it's a single user PC and you have controll.

Goto START > Control Panel > User Accounts > Administrator > change Name to you and do not enter a password and that should do it, unless you allready have an "ADMIN" and you dont know the password. In that case you will have to ask the Admin for access to change things.