Windows 10: Windows 10 2004 upgrade removed programs from start and task bar

I just updated to windows 10 release 2004. On the initial reboot after the update several programs were removed from the start menu all-apps list, from the tiled area in the start menu, and from the pinned apps on the task bar. The programs include Outlook, Visual Studio, Brave, Excel, notepad++ and several others that I have not identified yet. The task bar is shorter, and there are many holes in the tiles start area.


There are the programs that I spend 90% of my time running! This is not a minor inconvenience.


The programs themselves have not been deleted. I can find them in Apps and Features. I can run them when I can find them with Windows Explorer or the command shell.


I can deal with the task bar easily enough after I find the programs in the start menu. How do I restore the start menu to where it was pre-update?

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Unable to reopen programs from the task bar

Hi Rob,

For us to narrow down your concern with reopening your programs from the task bar, we would like to know the following:

• Were there any changes made on your computer prior to the issue (e.g., updates, software installation)?
• To make sure that we have not missed on anything, what troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

We look forward to your response.

 

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Did u try right clicking and select add to start menu?

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