Windows 10: Surface book start menu and taskbar not working

Discus and support Surface book start menu and taskbar not working in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Can hou please help me? I have bought a second hand surface book with clean win 10. Then I started it the taskbar, start menu and Cortana Is not... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by arnt gunnarpaulsen, Mar 18, 2019.

  1. Surface book start menu and taskbar not working


    Can hou please help me?


    I have bought a second hand surface book with clean win 10.

    Then I started it the taskbar, start menu and Cortana Is not working.

    I have tried multiple fixes on Google but nothing helps, and I need the computer for my school work!


    Best regards


    Arnt

    :)
     
    arnt gunnarpaulsen, Mar 18, 2019
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  2. "Surface Detach" Icon Removal on Surface Book Taskbar

    Hi,

    As per the description I understand that you are trying to remove the Surface detach icon from the Taskbar on your Surface device, we will help you with this issue.

    I suggest you to follow the below steps to disable it and check if it helps.

    You will have to disable the Surface DTX. Follow:

    • Press and hold (or right-click) the taskbar and select Task Manager.
    • In Task Manager, select the Startup tab.
    • Check if the Surface DTX status is shown as Disabled.
    • Close Task Manager.
    • Go to Start
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      , and select
      Power > Restart to restart your Surface Book.

    Hope it helps. Let us know for further assistance on accessing the Surface device, we will be happy to help you.

    Thank you.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Mar 18, 2019
    #2
  3. Pavan_N Win User
    Start menu and taskbar not working.

    Hi Deva,

    Thank you for updating.

    I suggest you to refer the link below and follow the troubleshooting steps suggested.

    Troubleshoot problems opening the Start menu or Cortana.

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-in/windows-10/get-help-windows-start-menu

    Hope the Start menu works after performing the steps suggested. Thank you.
     
    Pavan_N, Mar 18, 2019
    #3
  4. Brink Win User

    Surface book start menu and taskbar not working

    Updates for Surface Pro and Surface Book - Feb. 13


    Source: Updates for Surface Pro and Surface Book (13 February 2018) Surface

    See also:
     
    Brink, Mar 18, 2019
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