Windows 10: Windows Start menu and Search bar not working because of changing ownership of C drive...

I wanted to access some files on C drive but my access was denied. I tried giving changing access permission from System to other user but it still did not work. In the end I tried changing ownership of the C Drive and I gave permission to change all the windows files to apply changes. Now my main problem is that my Start Menu and Search bar does not open. I have tried changing the ownership to System again but no use. I also tried to restore with a restore point and Sfc and Dism commands and it did not work. I’m worried how do I fix this issue. Hope you will reply on this topic soon.Thank you

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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:

Customize the Taskbar in Windows - Microsoft Support

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.

 

Windows 10 Ver 1511 - Start Menu not working after taking ownership of the C: drive

Greetings.

I am aware that the current version of Windows 10 is 1709 but in my work environment we are (and will be for some time) be on 1511.

After taking ownership of the C: Drive with a new Administrator account and enabling Full Permissions I appear to be having a plethora of issues...the main one being that the Start Menu and Search Bar no longer work or are responsive. I've seen similar posts
about this but I absolutely cannot reformat the drive on the PC in question, at least at this point in time. I attempted a System Restore which did not run correctly and was as good as not having a restore point at all.

Is there anything I can try to remediate this without formatting or updating Windows version?

Thanks in advance.

 

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.