Start menu not working windows 7

Cause : There was a change in the All Apps list between Windows 10, versions and These changes mean the original Group Policy and corresponding registry key no longer apply. Resolution : This issue was resolved in the June updates. Update Windows 10, version , to the latest cumulative or feature updates. When the Group Policy is enabled, the desired behavior also needs to be selected. By default, it is set to None. Cause : This issue is known. The first-time sign-in experience is not detected and does not trigger the install of some apps.

Incorrect format: Editing the xml file incorrectly by adding an extra space or spaces, entering a bad character, or saving in the wrong format. Unexpected information: This occurs when possibly trying to add a tile via an unexpected or undocumented method. XML files can and should be tested locally on a Hyper-V or other virtual machine before deployment or application by Group Policy.

Description : If a user is having problems with a PC, it can be refreshed, reset, or restored. Refreshing the PC is a beneficial option because it maintains personal files and settings. So, to access the System Refresh, users may use the F12 key at startup. Refreshing the PC finishes, but Start Menu is not accessible. Cause : This issue is known and was resolved in a cumulative update released August 30, Resolution : Install corrective updates; a fix is included in the September 11, KB release.

Cause : A timing issue exists where the Start Menu is ready before the data is pulled locally from the Roaming User Profile. The issue does not occur on first logons of a new roaming user, as the code path is different and slower. Resolution : This issue has been resolved in Windows 10, versions and , cumulative updates as of March Resolution : This issue was fixed in the October update.

Resolution : CopyProfile is no longer supported when attempting to customize Start Menu or taskbar with a layoutmodification. The process may take a few seconds, and your taskbar and Start menu may not be visible while Windows Explorer restarts.

You can close Task Manager when the process is complete. Install any available updates and restart your computer if required. Check for updates. Note: Need another way to get to Settings? Select OK to open Settings. Note: You can also manually shut down your device by pressing and holding the power button. If you shut down this way, you can restart your device by pressing the power button again.

For more info, see Update drivers in Windows If you're signed in with your Microsoft account, remove the link to that account first by doing the following if that's not how you're signed in, skip to creating a new administrator account :. Select Sign in with a local account instead. You'll see this link only if you're using a Microsoft account, and you may not see it if your device is on a network.

Choose a new account name, password, and password hint, and then select Finish and sign out. Under Other users , select Add someone else to this PC. On Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Professional, provide a name for the user and a password, and then select Next.

Set a user name, password, and password hint. Sign out of your account and then sign in to your new account. If everything is fixed, move your personal data and files to the new account. You can then copy and paste your files from the old account folder to similar locations in the new account folder. Suppose you have already created a system backup. If not, please download this software and create one ahead of time. Click Restore and follow the instructions. It only takes you a few clicks.

If you want to restore to a dissimilar hardware , tick Universal Restore. Here is the Restore interface. Case 2: Startup Repair cannot repair this computer automatically When your operating system does not start properly, and you try to repair it with Startup Repair. Method 1: Run chkdsk on the boot volume The command line chkdsk tool can be used to check and sometimes repair your drives for file system corruption. Method 2: Disable Automatic Restart 1.

Restart your computer 2. Quickly begin tapping F8 repeatedly, until you see the list of boot options 4. Press Enter and wait for your PC to boot. Note: this will not fix the boot error you are experiencing in and of itself 3 Solutions to startup repair cannot repair this computer automatically Sometimes, your windows got corrupted in a really bad condition that Startup repair cannot fix it, or some files need to be replaced because of some minor fault in your previously installed Windows.

Solving this problem, you need to troubleshoot it step by step and fix the real problem. Method 1. Restart your computer.