Windows 10: Windows start and other things not working

Discus and support Windows start and other things not working in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I cannot open the windows start menu. I can’t open internet explorer. I can’t open any settings or network settings so I can’t connect to wifi. I can’t... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Needhelpshittymicrosoft, Mar 10, 2020.

  1. Windows start and other things not working


    I cannot open the windows start menu. I can’t open internet explorer. I can’t open any settings or network settings so I can’t connect to wifi. I can’t type in the windows search bar either. I’ve tried multiple things and hasn’t worked.

    :)
     
    Needhelpshittymicrosoft, Mar 10, 2020
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  2. Start menu is not working on Windows 10

    Hi,

    Iunderstand the frustration if things are not working fine as expected.

    Please help us with below details,


            • When you say "If I sign in under my user name I am in some earlier version", which version you are referring to?

            • Did you made any recent changes to your computer prior to the issue?

            • When you say “I cannot access the start menu and am limited to IP as a browser” Is it refers to Microsoft Edge?

    As an initial steps, I suggest you to check for the Windows version. To do so, follow the below steps:

    1) Login to your computer through user name on which it show earlier version of Windows.

    2) Press Windows key + r.

    3) Type winver, hit enter.

    For the issue related to start menu, I suggest you to refer to the below Microsoft help article and check,

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us...ubleshoot-problems-opening-start-menu-cortana

    Reply with results and necessary information to help you further.

    Thank you.
     
    Krishna Priya V, Mar 10, 2020
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    Monk.e83, Mar 10, 2020
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  4. Windows start and other things not working

    Windows 10 infinite restart black screen


    The tutorials provided are just a list of troubleshooting steps. Use only the steps which apply to you.

    Since none of the troubleshooting steps here worked, I'd suggest you do a Clean install.

    John
     
    AmericanPharaoh, Mar 10, 2020
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