Windows 7 start menu does not work

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• Windows Start menu does not work when installing the latest important updates 25

  I am running Vista Home Premium.  When I install the important updates 25 current, the Windows Start menu will not work.  I use McAfee security updates have to do with security, so I guess there is some kind of conflict, however, I run the exact same system and security on my laptop and it has no os of problems of this nature.  Is it possible that I can solve this problem and install important security updates?

  Hello

  Thanks for the reply.
   
  I suggest you to check if you're facing the same question new account user/administrator account.
   
  Create a new user account-
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/create-a-user-account
  If you are not faced with the same question in a new user account, you can view the link below and use the steps provided to fix a corrupted - user profile
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-AU/Windows-Vista/fix-a-corrupted-user-profile
   
  Let us know the status of the issue.

• Windows 7 start menu will not work, no posted solution does seem to work

  Hello colleagues

  I am running Windows 7 on a Toshiba laptop.  The question is a common one in the net but I tried all the solutions I can and nothing seems to work.

  It happened once before and I rebooted and no problem then - restart now does nothing.

  The only way I can get the menu up is to simultaneously press Ctrl and Alt and while that hurry, click on the start - menu this opens it - but release Ctrl and Alt and it disappears.  Release one or the other button Ctrl or Alt and it sparkles.  It is also the same if I try and access the hidden icons on the right side of the toolbar.

  However it don't type anything in the function "search".

  I can access 'Accessories' in 'Programs', but do a right click on "Command prompt" does nothing.

  I restored the system twice.  This has been done in safe mode.  The problem continued.

  Off fragging is not a problem, as I did, and it did nothing.

  I did the process NVIDIA and the machine told me that the driver is working correctly.

  I did all the difficulties I can running messages from the center of the action.  What I can't do, however, is check for BIOS update from Toshiba or by a new NVIDIA driver because by clicking on the options either does not a screen (except if this is done also pressing Ctrl and Alt together), or when he does typing anything in the info boxes does not work : nothing comes.

  This is also a feature to try anything in the space of fields such as deposit details to get an upgrade on my antivirus (AVG running) of type - information software simply not clap.

  Extra when I'm looking to solve problems with the updates by clicking on the links produces no results unless I press Ctrl and Alt together - but release the buttons and the process stops.

  Do not type like I said I have been in the nets and tried all the solutions - those that I can complete, such as restoration and so on does not solve the problem - and those who require the information in the boxes do not work as the letters etc in.

  The new ideas/solutions gratefully received.

  See you soon

  John

  Hi John,.

  Appreciate you efforts to resolve the question and your suggestion will be beneficial to all members of the community who are facing similar problems.

  In case you experience other problems with Windows in the future, feel free to post your request here on Windows Community Forums, we will be more than happy to help you.

• Windows 8 - not able to access 'Change PC settings'; Unable to create a user profile. Store/Start menu does not work.

  Hello

  Recently, I'm stuck with these issues:

  1. not able to access 'Change PC settings' - when I click on it nothing happens.

  2 start menu/Store does not work - I am using the profile of the user admin Start Menu is a blank blue screen with just the user name appears at the top right. Store is completely scratched too.

  

  While the guest user has all the tiles in Start menu/store.

  3. cannot create a user profile - I wanted to try to create a new user profile and check if the store is working properly. When I click on 'Add a new user in the laptop settings' nothing happens.

  I tried the system restore, but it does not solve all of the above. Is there any solution to these problems without having to reinstall Win 8? I don't have the installation discs.

  TIA!

  You can use the restore or refresh options without going in the settings of the PC.  Read the instructions carefully, it says:

  If you can't identify, or use laptop settings app, you can access these rather safe mode options. On the login screen, click on the power icon, and then hold down the SHIFT key on the keyboard while you click on restart. Now keep update until the next screen appears.

• new tile on the start menu does not work as a dinamic tile

  News tile in Start menu it works dynamically, such as sports or travel tiles. I reinstall windows app but still does not. This morning, I find an update for the news, but still does not work. I can't configure my RSS, just to see the sources all over the world, by continents.

  PS I have active Microsoft account permanently, in user accounts.

  Hi SoranaChiriac,

  Thanks for the post. I'm sorry to hear the news about the start menu tile does not work as a dynamic tile on the computer of Windows 8.

  I imagine the inconvenience that you are experiencing. I will definitely help you with this.

   

  1. what happens when you try to add a new source to the app?

  2. is the application works normally aside from the direct tiling?

  3. is the active live tile?

  4 live tiles to other apps work?

  5. have you already worked the live tile?

  6. If so, what changes did you do before the show?

   

  Your response is very important for us to ensure a proper resolution. Please get back to us with the information above to help you accordingly.

   

• Windows 7 starter edition does not work with Java 7 (unable to load the chat room) how to fix?

  Hello

  I have Windows 7 edition - starter and Java 7 when I try to use a school chatrooom - java won't load properly - tech school says it's because Windows 7 does not support Java 7 - any ideas on how to fix?
  THX,
  Maja

  If he believes that the school needs to get a new technology.

  To check if the problem is that the cat does not work with Java 7, uninstall Java 7 and install Java JRE 6 from here:

  http://www.Oracle.com/technetwork/Java/javase/downloads/index.html

  You must specify the exact error messages see you or post links on the screenshots so that your problem can be better understood.

• The 'Search' function on the start menu does not work. It seems to freeze and will not even close until I have shut down the computer. What can I do to correct this situation?

  I tried to use the "Search" function to locate a specific file.  The computer froze... not allow me to cancel when I realized that it wasn't working.  The only way I could get the closing of the window had to shut down the computer.

  Hi DyleAcker,
   
  -Search function work is no problem earlier?
   
  Run the troubleshooter from the link given below and if it helps to fix the problem:
  Fix Windows Search when it crashes or shows no results

• Why the search on the start menu does not work for My Documents more

  He'll go search the internet files corresponding to my request, but even not my Documents folders, not to mention files

  Open cmd, type: Sfc/scannow the operating system File Checker runs automatically. Once thru type: CHKDSK C: /F agree

  to restart, type: EXIT the PC, repairs is fixed on the restart...

• Windows 7 Start Search does not work

  When I had Windows XP and cannot find a file, we will say something like Kelly.jpg, all I had to do was type in the search engine and find it.  Since the upgrade to Vista, then 7, I find nothing.  I want to know absolutely for certain that I named a document or a jpg file or another, but he won't.

  Hi Debra,

  Check if this link is useful.

  Windows Search

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/features/Windows-search

• Windows Start menu does not

  Hello

  I use Windows 2010.  My windows start menu does not work. It appears, but I can't click on anything whatsoever. The cursor is in the search box, but I can't type anything.  I downloaded Frostire 5.08.08 and updated Java this morning.  It's the only thing I did differently.  Help, please.

  Thank you.

  Michele

  Hi, sorry, I rebooted my pc and it works now.  I also worked that I use WIndows 7.  Thank you and sorry.

• Start button does not work and turns off all the icons

  Hi there, I try to open my Start menu does not work, and all my turns off desktop icons. I don't know what to do and I really have a hard time with these two problems. Any help would be great.

  I try this method and none of them work

  I have AVG Antivirus, I run it twice but nothing found

  I also run sfc/scannow in cmd promt twice, but it is 100%, nothing wrong here

  Any other comment, please help

  Much Apprecciate

  Do not have access to Safe Mode if you ignore the system restore and click on the button on the Start Menu?  Your initial problems are repeated in this case?

  If you can access Safe Mode things, see if it will help you create another user, and it will allow to test this new user in Normal Mode of loading.

  Also, if you can in Mode safe, download and run this program in mode safe mode and let it scan your computer for malware.

  Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/MBAM.php

  Try this mode safe too.  Try running ChkDsk to check your drive for errors. Right click on your drive icon / properties / tools / error checking.  Try first by checking do not each box (that it will run in read-only mode) to see if it reports any problems file or hard drive.  If so, restart it by checking both boxes and restart to allow him to attempt to fix any problems found.

  If Safe Mode is not an option for you, see if you can access options of startup repair (be it to start any Windows Vista DVD or the Safe Mode screen options).

  Startup Repair.

  Startup Repair is a Windows Recovery tool that can fix certain problems, such as missing system files or damaged, that might be preventing Windows to start.

  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/f768809f-ED90-415f-a83f-89b42108b3551033.mspx#EFF

  Startup Repair: frequently asked questions
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/5c59f8c1-b0d1-4F1A-AF55-74f3922f3f351033.mspx

  See if you have any DVD installation or another way to run the Startup Repair tool.

  Windows Vista download Recovery Disc
  http://NeoSmart.net/blog/2008/Windows-Vista-recovery-disc-download/

  If you still have problems after all that you can post back and we'll consider a data restore and reinstall options.

• F4U52EA: Start flag Menu does not work

  My laptop to stop one day and found out it was the connection cable. So I bought a new. But now I try to turn on the laptop and get the message YOUR START MENU is NOT WORKING.

  I borrow more than two times and still get the message.

  What I could do to try to fix it, pls?

  Thank you

  Hello

  Try the following.

  Click with the right button on the Start Menu and select (Admin) command prompt and click 'Yes' to the uac prompt.

  In the command prompt window, type powershell and press to enter.

  Copy the following text and paste it into the command prompt, and then press ENTER.

  Get-AppXPackage - AllUsers | Foreach {add-AppxPackage-DisableDevelopmentMode-register "$($_.) {"InstallLocation) \AppXManifest.xml"}

  When it finished, type exit, press ENTER, and then type exit and press enter once more.

  Reboot the laptop.

  Kind regards

  DP - K

• HP Pavilion 6330: Start Menu does not start

  I have just upgraded to Windows 10 last week. Everything was fine until tonight. Now, my Start menu does not appear.

  Hi there @srazzle922,
  
  Welcome to the Forums of HP Support! It's a good place to find the help you need, other users, the HP experts and other members of the support staff. I understand that the Start Menu no longer appears for you a week after the upgrade to Windows 10. I'm happy to help you with this. Please report the number of complete product for your computer. Check out the following, if you need assistance with this information. How can I find my model number or product number?

  It worked fine for a week, it is possible that some recent update, led to this parasite. Try a system restore to a point before the problem started if possible. Computers HP - using Microsoft System Restore (Windows, 10, 8)

  Please let me know how it works for you and if it does not solve your problem, please mark this message as a solution. Bravo would be appreciated as well.

• My screen goes black and the start menu does not load after start up logo and the only thing on the screen I see is my mouse pointer

  My screen goes black and the start menu does not load after start up logo and the only thing on the screen I see is my mouse pointer

  Hello

  You can access Mode safe? Repeatedly press F8 as you start? If yes you can try Control Panel - device
  Manager - graphics card - Double click on - driver tab - click on UPDATE driver - then right click
  on devices and UNINSTALL - REBOOT.

  Another method to try to get to the desktop (try in normal Windows Mode without failure)
  CTRL + ALT + DELETE and on the tab process EXPLORER.exe and COMPLETE the PROCESS on this subject - then
  on the Applications tab - lower right - new task - type in EXPLORER.exe. Safe mode is reached
  by tapping F8 as you start several times.

  First check this thread in case it is simple and if not to come back to this thread.

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistaprograms/thread/50247d5e-0ae0-446c-A1bd-11287fd1478a

  Black screen problems are extremely difficult to repair and all patch is usually on a base hit or miss.
  That there is no information on a black screen as it is on a blue screen just adds to the
  Difficulty. Often using a restore point or Startup Repair will have no effect. You can try a
  Google to see the proposed repairs, whom some have worked however these cover a wide
  field efforts.

  Here's a video of one of them.

  http://www.Google.com/search?hl=en&q=black+screen+of+death+Vista&btnG=search&AQ=f&OQ=&AQI=G1

  Here's another fix
  http://blogs.PCMag.com/SecurityWatch/2008/12/the_mysterious_black_screen_of.php

  You have a Vista disk? You can try restoring the system to it. If you do not have your system disks
  manufacturer will sell them at low prices. Or try in safe mode if you can get there.

  How to make a Vista system restore
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/76905-System-Restore-how.html

  You can create a recovery disc or use someone even version (to do the system restore there only to)
  being bootable).

  How to create a Vista recovery disk
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/141820-create-recovery-disc.html

  ------------------------------------------------

  These require the correct Vista discs since you can not start safe mode.

  Try the Startup Repair tool-

  This tells you how to access the System Recovery Options and/or with a Vista disk
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/326b756b-1601-435e-99D0-1585439470351033.mspx

  Try recovery options Startup Repair

  How to do a startup repair
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/91467-startup-repair.html

  -----------------------------------------------

  Here are a few Google searches where many have found different solutions:

  Vista black screen - check that a 1st
  http://www.Google.com/search?hl=en&source=HP&q=Vista+black+screen&AQ=f&OQ=&AQI=G10

  Vista black screen Solution
  http://www.Google.com/search?hl=en&q=Vista+black+screen+solution&AQ=f&OQ=&AQI

  Vista black screen Fix
  http://www.Google.com/search?hl=en&q=Vista+black+screen+fix&AQ=f&OQ=&AQI

  -----------------------------------------------

  If necessary and you can access all ordinary Windows.

  You can try an In-Place Upgrade (hopefully save programs and data) or a repair installation (if all goes well
  saves the data, and you need to reinstall the programs). Be sure to do a good backup or three.

  You can use another DVD that are not protected but you will need to copy you have the product key.

  On-site upgrade
  http://vistasupport.MVPs.org/repair_a_vista_installation_using_the_upgrade_option_of_the_vista_dvd.htm

  If nothing works, you can make a repair facility that must save the data but you will need to
  Reinstall the programs. This also requires correct Vista disks especially for OEM versions. You will be
  need to know your product Code.

  This tells you how to access the System Recovery Options and/or a Vista DVD
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/326b756b-1601-435e-99D0-1585439470351033.mspx

  How to perform a repair for Vista Installation
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/88236-repair-install-Vista.html

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  Another method that works sometimes: at the command prompt, type of Vista startup disk:
  (type in a single line or copy / paste a line at a time and then press enter - type no parenthesis)
  or "BOLD")

  c:

  cd\

  CD c:\Windows\System32\winevt (there is a space between cd and C :)
  
  Ren LogsOLD Logs (there are spaces between ren and newspapers and Logsold)

  RESTART Windows

  I hope this helps.

  I hope this helps.
  Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.

• The Windows media player 11 does not work correctly

  My windows media player 11 does not work properly

  whenever I go to open a video with it, it appears on the taskbar, you can here the sound, but the player himself does not appear on the destop

  I tried to reinstall the drive, and I get the same thing.

  If I go to roll back the player, add remove programs say it has been restored, but the media runtime in Add Remove programs won't disappear because it says that windows media player 11 is always there.

  Help

  Hello rockys_rod,

  To fix it, simply remove your old library files. Then have Windows Media Player find your new files. It will not destroy your music files.

  How to get WMP to re - index your music:

  1. close Microsoft Media Player.
  2. click on Start and then run
  3. in the box, type the following:
  [list] %USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Media Player

  4. click on OK and a folder containing your library files will be displayed
  5. delete all files ending with .wmdb
  6. open Microsoft Media Player
  7. press F3
  8. Select the addresses of your music files
  9 WMP will re-index your music.

  If this does not help, try the FixIt in the article below:
  KB Article ID: 947541 -Windows Media Player stops responding after you install a third-party product that registers its own version of the Wmp.dll file

  Please reply back and let us know if this can help.

  Sincerely,

  Marilyn
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think