Windows 10: Windows 10 Start Menu, Settings & Search Box Not Working

My laptop is running Windows 10 Home 32 bit, version 1803.

When I try to access the start menu, use the search box or access any settings in Windows 10 nothing happens.


I've tried restoring Windows, including a full reset and reinstall and the problem persists.


I followed all the advice in this thread - https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-other_settings/cannot-access-start-menu-search-or-settings-in/3c4baa71-fbc8-4a41-b617-b352d08ac910 apart from creating a new user account, but none of it makes any difference.

The reason I haven't created a new account is because the only way I can find to do that is via settings and I can't access settings.


I can't check or run Windows update because when I try to access it I get an error saying "package could not be registered".


Any help you be greatly appreciated.

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Windows 10 Start menu issue

Maybe this can help re Pin to start mate.
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...ndows-10/2d5507fb-939b-4d53-98a8-78e1ab93adde

 

Windows 10 Tweaks

As you may already know, Windows 10 (as well as Windows 8) allow you to log in with a valid Microsoft account, instead of creating a local account that only works on your machine. However, you may prefer to keep a local account for privacy reasons. If you do, though, some Windows 10 features—like Cortana—may not work. Despite the default behavior, the Windows 10 Store is not one of them. You can still log in to your Microsoft account for just the Store without switching to a full Microsoft account. The process, however, is not terribly obvious. To do so, follow these steps:

• Launch the Store from your Start menu.
• Click the user icon next to the search box.
• Click “Sign-in” from the menu that appears.
• Choose “Microsoft account” and log in like normal.
• When the “Make it yours” box appears do not enter your password. Instead, click “Sign in to just this app instead.”

from Lifehacker

 

Start Menu Search

Hi,

About your issue regarding the Start menu or Search, in order for us to assist you better. Please answer the question:

• Were there any recent changes made to your system prior to the issue?

In the meantime, we suggest you to check this link:
Troubleshoot problems opening the Start menu or Cortana. It contains troubleshooting steps prior to the issue.

We'll look forward to your response.