Windows 10: Windows task, power, start menu will not open

Discus and support Windows task, power, start menu will not open in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; I cannot open any window app through the key, start menu or cortana. Will not let me power off or restart with out a manually doing it. I have... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by CarrieUzzell, Oct 8, 2018.

  1. Windows task, power, start menu will not open


    I cannot open any window app through the key, start menu or cortana. Will not let me power off or restart with out a manually doing it.

    I have restarted, restored ect to try and get it to work. Please help.

    :)
     
    CarrieUzzell, Oct 8, 2018
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  2. Windows 10 Start Menu won't open.

    Hi Dougie,

    Corrupted system files could be one of the reason why Start Menu is not opening.

    As an initial troubleshooting, we suggest following the steps listed in this article:
    Troubleshoot problems with the Start menu or Cortana
    see if it helps resolve the issue.

    Update us with the outcome so we can provide further assistance.
     
    Ronalene Mat, Oct 8, 2018
    #2
  3. Michael Gall, Oct 8, 2018
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  4. Windows task, power, start menu will not open

    Start Menu > Power > "Submenu Blank"

    Hi Paul,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    With regard to the missing options under power button, follow the below mentioned steps to fix the issue:

    * Click Start Button, type
    Power Options
    into the search space and select the Power Options from the list

    * In the left pane of Power Options, click on the
    Choose what the power buttons do

    * Select Change settings that are currently unavailable,
    under Shutdown settings select the Sleep, Hibernate, Lock and Turn on fast startup
    option

    * Click Save Changes.

    If it doesn't fix the issue, then there might be corruption with system files.
    Suggest you try the below mentioned steps to fix any issue with system files, when you access the desktop screen:


    • Press CTRL+Shift+ESC to open Task Manager.

    • Click File > Run New Task

    • Make sure you have a check mark beside “Create this task with administrative privileges”

    • Type CMD

    • Type or copy/paste the following commands at the CMD prompt:

      dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth

      sfc /scannnow
    Reboot the system and check if the issue still occurs.

    Let us know if problem still persist, we're glad to assist you. Hope this will address your query.
     
    Yashwanth Kotakuri, Oct 8, 2018
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