Windows 10: Windows 10 button and search bar on start menu isn't responding

Discus and support Windows 10 button and search bar on start menu isn't responding in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I just did a fresh install of Windows 10 Pro and after getting everything up to date, the start button and search bar do nothing if I click on them.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by gabbett1, Apr 26, 2022.

  1. gabbett1 Win User

    Windows 10 button and search bar on start menu isn't responding


    I just did a fresh install of Windows 10 Pro and after getting everything up to date, the start button and search bar do nothing if I click on them.

    :)
     
    gabbett1, Apr 26, 2022
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  2. 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:


    • 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.

    • 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.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Apr 26, 2022
    #2
  3. Issues with accessing apps throuhg Start Menu and Search bar on windows10.

    Hi Indrik,



    I realize the inconvenience you are experiencing with Windows 10. I will certainly help you.



    This issue might occur if some system files is corrupt.



    To assist you better, please provided us the information below:

    • Are you getting any error message when you click on Start Menu?

    I suggest you to follow the steps provided in Microsoft Help Article about Start menu issues and also try to start Windows Search service. Check if it helps.



    Step 1: I recommend you to refer to the suggestion provided in the Microsoft Help Article and check if it helps.

    Troubleshoot problems opening the Start menu or Cortana:

    Fix problems with the Start menu

    Step 2: I suggest you to try to start Windows Search services
    and check if it helps.

    1. Press Windows Key + R Key.

    2. Type "services.msc" without the quotes and click on it.

    3. Search for Windows Search.

    4. Double click on it and under Startup type, select
    Automatic.

    5. Then click on Start button.


    Note: If you are not able to change the Startup type, then continue starting the service by clicking on Start button.

    Please get back to us with an update on issue with using Start Menu and search bar, we will be happy to help.



    Thank you.
     
    Nyima Yonten, Apr 26, 2022
    #3
  4. Windows 10 button and search bar on start menu isn't responding

    Start Button and Search Bar Probloems

    I am having problems with my start button and search bar they don't respond the right click on the start button does work though.
     
    BIGGEST CHUNGUS, Apr 26, 2022
    #4
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