Windows 10: why is my start menu folders greyed out?

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  1. Danny121 Win User

    why is my start menu folders greyed out?


    why is my start menu folders greyed out? [​IMG]
    Everything is greyed out. How do I fix this?

    :)
     
    Danny121, Aug 9, 2015
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  2. Bill A57 Win User

    Start menu not working Windows 10

    The steps outline above did solve the start menu, notification action center, clock and volume control issue., however, the search box on the task bar does not work. Also I cannot add folders to appear on Start. The choices are greyed out.

    Also the problem with msconfig stated in my post above has not been resolved. I cannot check and apply normal bootup items. Which may account for why there are still some problems with Start and Search box
     
    Bill A57, Aug 9, 2015
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  3. Can't choose folders to appear on Start Menu

    There's an easier way to fix it than khronosangel suggest (in case you have links in \Start Menu Places but they didn't show in Start menu and options greyed out)

    1. Move all shortcuts from C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu Places to any folder.

    2. Reboot

    3. Move all those shortcuts back to Start Menu Places folder.

    4. Reboot

    That's it!

    At least worked for me on 10240 build.
     
    Sergium Speedfreak, Aug 9, 2015
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  4. tracit99 Win User

    why is my start menu folders greyed out?

    Is windows activated?
     
    tracit99, Aug 9, 2015
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  5. Danny121 Win User
    Yes windows is activated.
     
    Danny121, Aug 9, 2015
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  6. Danny121 Win User
    Is there a fix for this?
     
    Danny121, Aug 9, 2015
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  7. tracit99 Win User
    I do not know the answer to your question. The reason I asked if Windows 10 is activated is because you cannot personalize until it is activated.
     
    tracit99, Aug 9, 2015
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  8. Danny121 Win User

    why is my start menu folders greyed out?

    why is my start menu folders greyed out? [​IMG]

    But it is activated.
     
    Danny121, Aug 9, 2015
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  9. Danny121 Win User
    I need help people. I'd appreciate it.
     
    Danny121, Aug 9, 2015
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  10. Danny121 Win User
    Is anyone gonna help or shall I just delete this thread?
     
    Danny121, Aug 9, 2015
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  11. groze Win User
    Danny121
    It take time for the right people to see your post. It could take over 24 hours for help.

    I am not sure I can help you but have you tried to turn the settings to off and see if that fixes the issue?
     
    groze, Aug 9, 2015
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  12. Danny121 Win User
    Sorry I'm just new to this website. Its my first post but anyway I tried that still nothing. My windows is activated and ever since i've done a system restore I haven't been able to add my start menu folders because its greyed out. I don't know what else too do. I'm really considering changing back to 7 if i have too. It's just frustrating.
     
    Danny121, Aug 9, 2015
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  13. why is my start menu folders greyed out?

    actually there's already an existing thread to that.


    Check out my reply for the work around,
    Start menu Personalization Disabled - Windows 10 Forums
     
    khronosangel, Aug 9, 2015
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  14. Try creating a new user account to determine the scope of the issue.

    If you cannot access the options on the new account, try this:

    Open an elevated Command Prompt (right click, Run as administrator)
    Enter the following command

    Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
    Post if there are any errors on the screen after it runs.
    Full tutorial: DISM - Repair Windows 10 Image - Windows 10 Forums
     
    Slartybart, Aug 9, 2015
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  15. XweAponX Win User
    If it's activated, all that should be accessible. Try rebooting. And try what slartybart said.
     
    XweAponX, Aug 9, 2015
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