Windows 10: Unable to open many programs

Discus and support Unable to open many programs in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; For about the last 2 or so weeks, my ability to open programs has decrease. After scanning for bugs and malware with nothing found I tried 3 things... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by AmandaTroutman, Aug 26, 2019.

  1. Unable to open many programs


    For about the last 2 or so weeks, my ability to open programs has decrease.

    After scanning for bugs and malware with nothing found I tried 3 things recommended online


    1. I disabled Windows Firewall and Anti-virus

    2. Updated registry for .exe and exefile to "1%"% (typing from memory but it was something like that"

    3. Checking my windows update.


    None of these were successful. Some programs I can open fine, especially the ones that are startup programs. Browser programs are also fine. However, programs like Discord, some steam games, etc. don't seem to open nor do I get an error telling me what went wrong.


    Thoughts?

    :)
     
    AmandaTroutman, Aug 26, 2019
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  2. Why did the startup window get cleared?

    I didn't missed any step, the list was gone and gone , even after using lot of programs the programs were not listed in that list.
     
    smartali89, Aug 26, 2019
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  3. Mhughes Win User
    Unable to navigate and open programs


    I should have expanded the windows so you could see it better...sorry about that. The Disk column stands out obviously. The 4 screenshots are during a slow period, sorted as you asked; while trying to open Chrome and "my computer files"

    I have also been getting a message at start up. "Unable to connect to windows service" or "unable to connect to Kaspersky portal" just fyi... Hope that helps..Thanks!!


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    Mhughes, Aug 26, 2019
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  4. Mhughes Win User

    Unable to open many programs

    Unable to navigate and open programs


    In safe mode, I did think it was acting slightly better. I tried to clean boot From safe mode but was unable to access the system config. I assumed my thought was incorrect. I restarted, then went through the Cboot steps. Please note: while going through the Cboot steps I noticed once I came to the task manager portion, the apps in this section were still disabled from the previous Cboot i did at your request. As I mentioned before, i was uncertain if i reversed the steps correctly. Should my mistake play a factor in anything thus far I wanted to let you know...
    I am now in a Cboot state and still feel as though "something" has my machine. Several flashes have taken place where the apps on my desktop flash and disappear for a micro second. Perhaps I am over sensitive now (OCD setting in). The apps/programs effected before did open with a bit more ease, but still doesn't feel 100% right, as it used to. I hope I'm doing this right. I'm pretty damn logical and intelligent, but alot of this stuff has humbled me! HA I am ready for hopefully a next step. Thank You!


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    Mhughes, Aug 26, 2019
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