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Reinstalling Start menu for Windows 10

Anonymous
2019-01-08T00:00:34+00:00

I recently reinstalled Windows 10, then installed classic shell to get the start menu I used to have and that someone else had set up for me. I failed in my attempt to get things set up, but now the Windows start menu has disappeared and I can't even use that. Repeated attempts to reach the Microsoft engineer who did the reinstallation have gotten nowhere. I guess once they do one thing and give you their number, they are really giving you the boot. Any thoughts on where/how to get the start menu? Thanks.

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  1. Anonymous
    2019-01-08T06:02:58+00:00

    Hello,

    Try to re-register Start Menu:

    1. Open Task Manager, click File > Run new task.
    2. Type powershell in the Create new task box. Check the option 'Create this task with administrative privileges'. Click OK.
    3. In the administrative Windows PowerShell window, type/paste following and press Enter key:

    Get-appxpackage -all *shellexperience* -packagetype bundle |% {add-appxpackage -register -disabledevelopmentmode ($_.installlocation + “\appxmetadata\appxbundlemanifest.xml”)}

    1. Let it complete and then restart your system.

    Reference: https://www.kapilarya.com/re-register-start-men...

    Let us know if this helps!

    Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP.

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  2. Anonymous
    2019-01-08T00:04:09+00:00

    Hi, susan36

    My name is Jennifer and I am an Independent Advisor. I would be happy to help you today.

    Try going back to a previous Windows point to repair.

    Follow the steps below to restore your computer to a previous date using a restore point:

    1- Type recovery in the search box of the taskbar and choose Recovery (Control Panel).

    2.- Click on Open System Restore.

    3.- Click on Next.

    4.- Select your restore point, and click Next.

    5.- Click on Finish.

    The computer will reboot and present a message on the desktop confirming that the restoration was successful.

    Would you be so kind to say if this solved the problem?

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  3. Anonymous
    2019-01-08T05:43:33+00:00

    Hi Susan

    Press Windows key + X

    Click Windows PowerShell (Admin)

    At the prompt, type the following then hit Enter

    Get-AppXPackage

    -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

    Press Windows key + R

    Type: shutdown -r -t 01

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  4. Anonymous
    2019-01-08T00:52:22+00:00

    I recently reinstalled Windows 10, then installed classic shell to get the start menu I used to have and that someone else had set up for me. I failed in my attempt to get things set up, but now the Windows start menu has disappeared and I can't even use that. Repeated attempts to reach the Microsoft engineer who did the reinstallation have gotten nowhere. I guess once they do one thing and give you their number, they are really giving you the boot. Any thoughts on where/how to get the start menu? Thanks. 

    Reading the instructions before installing it would have helped.

    Once installed, you need to read more instructions for the various options.

    One that may interest you:

    Click picture to see it bigger:

     I have used Classic Shell for years with no problems.

     🤐

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