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If you recently updated to Windows 10 and you can't find your Start Menu, all is not lost. There is a way to get it back.

Method 1
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Repairing Corrupt Files

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  1. If you do, select Task Manager.
    • If you can't get to it that way, do the '3 Finger Salute' ( Ctrl + Alt + Delete ). That will bring up several options, one of which is the Task Manager.
  2. In Task Manager , go to File and then Run new task.
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  3. is marked.
    • This is what you will be seeing.
  4. Type in (or paste) 'sfc /scannow' after the C:/ prompt.
    • It will run. Depending on your computer, it could be fairly quick or take a little while.
  5. It may correct the problem there. Read what the screens says. Perhaps, even take a screenshot of it.
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Reinstalling Windows Apps

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  1. While the apps aren't the problem, it does fix the issue.
    • Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
  2. Your Start Menu should be working now.
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  • Question
    How can I get the start menu back that was on the computer when I purchased it?
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    Community Answer
    If you had an older OS installed with a different start menu when the computer was first purchased then you will have to downgrade.
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    My menu has disappeared. I no longer have the list of programs installed or the option to sleep, shut down, or restart.
    Community Answer
    Download classic shell at classicshell.net. There will be a programs list. Also, choose classic.
  • Question
    I tried the Get-Appx... command and got an error message "access denied." Any other suggestions?
    Community Answer
    Open PowerShell as an administrator and click "Yes" on the UAC prompt.
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