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Trouble with clipboard history even if it's turned on in settings

Anonymous
2023-11-10T16:56:10+00:00

Hi,

I have troubles with the clipboard history. Even if it's enabled from the settings and group policy, when I click Win+V, it does nothing.

Same with Win+R, I can't open the run app.

I suppose it's beause of the thing described below:

I was trying previously to disable the fn key on my Lenovo Thinkbook, so I could access the functionalities without having to press fn+F(number) every time, and i ran those 2 commands:

  • Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.ShellExperienceHost | foreach {Add-AppxPackage -register "$($_. InstallLocation)\appxmanifest.xml" -DisableDevelopmentMode}
  • Get-AppXPackage | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_. InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

I suppose those 2 commands disabled other things in Windows 11. I ran a clean boot according to the link here, but it did not help at all.

Please help me fix this issue.

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-11-11T14:12:29+00:00

    Hi Margareta Adajuc，

    Welcome to Microsoft Community

    It seems like the issues you're experiencing with the clipboard history and the Run dialog (Win+V and Win+R not working) might be linked to the commands you executed to modify the functionality of the fn key on your Lenovo Thinkbook. These commands are generally used for re-registering or repairing Windows Store apps and can sometimes impact other functionalities inadvertently. Let's try a few steps to troubleshoot and hopefully resolve the issue:

    1. Basic Checks:
      • Make sure that clipboard history is indeed enabled. Go to Settings → System → Clipboard and verify that the clipboard history switch is on.
      • Confirm that the Windows key is functioning properly. Press Win+L to see if it locks the PC, as a way to check.
    2. System File Checker (SFC):
      • Run the System File Checker to repair potentially corrupted system files. Open Command Prompt as an administrator and type sfc /scannow, then press Enter. This process can take some time.
    3. DISM Scan:
      • After the SFC scan, run a DISM (Deployment Image Service and Management Tool) scan. Open Command Prompt as an administrator and type DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth, then press Enter.
    4. Re-register Windows Apps:
      • Since you've already tried re-registering apps, it's worth trying again after the SFC and DISM scans. Use the same commands you previously did, but make sure to run them in a PowerShell window with administrative privileges.
    5. Check Group Policy Settings:
      • Open the Group Policy Editor (type gpedit.msc in the Run dialog or start menu).
      • Navigate to User Configuration → Administrative Templates → Start Menu and Taskbar.
      • Make sure that the settings related to the clipboard and the Run command are not configured in a way that would disable these features.
    6. Check for Windows Updates:
      • Go to Settings → Update & Security → Windows Update, and check for any pending updates. Sometimes, installing the latest updates can resolve unexpected issues.
    7. Creating a New User Account:
      • If none of the above works, try creating a new user account to see if the issue persists there. This can help determine if the problem is user-specific or system-wide.
    8. Last Resort - System Restore or Reset:
      • If all else fails, consider using System Restore to roll back your system to a point before you executed those commands, if you have a restore point available.
      • Alternatively, you might need to reset your PC (Settings → Update & Security → Recovery), but this should be a last resort as it can remove your files, depending on the option you choose.

    Thank you for your patience and understanding! If you have any questions, feel free to leave us a message.

    Sincerely

    Manson | Microsoft Support Specialist

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