Windows 10: Win10 update then Start Menu Critical Error virus different computers

May 23, Win10 updated on my desktop with lots of crapps I don't want (Xbox, weather, etc), and then when I hit the Start Menu button, I get Critical Error Start Menu corruption. After a couple of frustrating days of trying dozens of "solutions" posted by many people, I was able to get a beta version from Win7 times. Now this morning on this laptop I get the same Critical Error. This is obviously a virus that Windows Defender did not catch. Using Sysinternals Process Explorer, it tells me this message is part of Explorer.exe. I deleted it and used Run to reopen it. Same dilemma. Does anyone have any insight, solutions, or comments as to why Microsoft does not have a solution that works for this? From what comes up when searching the internet, this has been a problem from a long time ago. I have always felt that allowing for automatic updates was a good idea with one's O/S, but considering that MS is abusing that by loading many unwanted and possibly corrupted apps, I no longer think it is a good idea. Thanks for any help, comments, or insight. G- EditionWindows 10 Home Version20H2 Installed on‎3/‎23/‎2021 OS build19042.985 ExperienceWindows Feature Experience Pack 120.2212.2020.0

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Critical Error Start menu

I have same problem and none of the posted suggestions work. I did a system restore and it almost works except the start menu is not properly organized and the programs are listed in a different than normal manner. after a few hours when I click on the
start menu the critical error pops up again and says it will try to repair on the net login, which does not repair the problem. but if I do a restore it will work for a few hours and then repeats

 

Critical Error with Start Menu

Hi,



Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

• What is the exact error message are you getting?

I would suggest you to refer to the suggestions provided by Ravinath P on October 5, 2015 and check if it helps.

“Critical Error – Start menu and Cortana aren’t working. We’ll try to fix it the next time you sign in.”

Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.

 

Critical Error on Start Menu

Hi Kimberly,

Sorry to know that Start menu keeps asking for a password and gives an error.

Do not worry, it can be fixed.

It could be due to third part security software or missing/corrupt files or missing updates.

I suggest you to try the steps provided by PaulSey replied on August 21, 2015, in the link below.

Critical Error – Start menu and Cortana aren’t working. We’ll try to fix it the next time you sign in.

Critical Error – Start menu and Cortana aren’t working. We’ll try to fix it the next time you sign in.

Anti Virus Disclaimer : Any data files that are infected may only be cleaned by deleting the file entirely, which means there is a potential for data loss.

Here are some things you can try if you’re having problems opening the Start menu or Cortana.

Get help with the Windows 10 Start menu:

Fix problems with the Start menu

Please get back to us with the results to assist you further.

Thank you.