Windows 10: the start on my task manager/ processes does not show and the start menu+ the search bar...

when i boot to windows and click on the start nothing shows up, including the search bar and settings

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Unable to access Start menu, Search bar, notification buttons on Task bar after install the Update KB3139907 on Windows 10

Hi John,

Thank you for responding.

We are glad to know that you are able to access Search bar and notification center after performing the above troubleshooting steps.

For the issues with Start menu, try the below steps.

Step 1: I suggest you to run the below PowerShell command to re-register Start menu and check if it helps.

Follow:

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  Right click on the Taskbar and select
  Task Manager from the context menu.
  
• 
  In the Task Manager window, click on
  File and on Run new task.
  
• 
  Type powershell, place a check mark on
  Create this task with administrative privileges and click Ok.
  
• 
  In the administrative Windows PowerShell window, carefully type the below command and hit Enter key from the keyboard.
  

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  Get-appxpackage -all *shellexperience* -packagetype bundle |% {add-appxpackage -register -disabledevelopmentmode ($_.installlocation + “\appxmetadata\appxbundlemanifest.xml”)}
  

5. Once the command execution is completed successfully, close the PowerShell window and reboot/ restart the computer.

NOTE: When you are running the PowerShell command, I recommend you to close all the apps on your system and try.

If the issue still persists,

Step 2: I suggest you to try the troubleshooting steps mentioned in the below Microsoft article and check if it helps.

Get help with the Windows 10 Start menu

Hope it helps. Kindly update the status of this issue for further assistance.

 

Search bar in task bar

If you're referring to Windows 10, follow these steps cricket league unlimited diamond to disable suggestions in the Start Menu and show recent opened items:

1. Deactivating Suggestions:
   
   • Right-click on the Windows Start button.
     
   • Select "Settings" from the menu.
     
   • In the Settings window, click on "Personalization."
     
   • On the left sidebar, choose "Start."
     
   • Look for the option called "Show suggestions occasionally in Start" and toggle it off.
     
2. Activating Recent Opened Items:
   
   • In the same "Start" settings, ensure that the "Show recently opened items in Jump Lists on Start or the taskbar" option is enabled.
     

If you're using a different operating system or referring to specific software or applications, please provide more details, and I'll be glad to assist you further.

 

Start Menu Button on Task Bar becomes unresponsive

Hi,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft community.

As you have stated that on your computer Start menu on task bar is not responding after clicking the windows icon and keeps on Failing.

I would like to ask few questions regarding your issue:

• 
  Have you made any changes to your computer prior to the issue?
  
• 
  Have you installed all pending windows update on your computer (Updates are additions to software that can help prevent or fix problems, improve
  how your computer works, or enhance your computing experience.)
  

Please follow few Troubleshooting Steps:

Method 1: Reset Windows explorer from task Manager.

• Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete from you Keyboard.
• Then click on Task Manager.
• Now find Windows Explorer from process list of windows task manager.
• Right click on Windows Explorer & select Restart.

If the issue doesn’t resolved please follow the method 2

Method 2: Troubleshooting problems opening the Start menu and Cortana.

Please follow the wiki article to Troubleshoot:

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If the issue doesn’t resolved please reply us back