Then I went back into the command prompt (administrator) and tried to run "sfc /scannow" but it wouldn't scan and I got back a lot of messages I didn't understand. I initially tried to run your listed commands #1-4 hoping that I wouldn't be prompted for a source file (but of course I was) so I had to close it out and quickly create a Windowsġ0 bootable media on a USB drive using the link you provided. I have the same problem with the Start Button and Search function not working. I do not quit for those who are polite and cooperative. _ Windows MVP 2010-20 Millions helped via my tutorials and personally in forums for 12 years. Give us a chance to help before you slag MS for poor support. You can also do an in-place Upgrade over itself run from the Windows 10 desktop which can work a little better than Reset.īTW did you delete all partitions during the booted reinstall of Windows 10, which is the only way to get it clean enough to avoid interference? Windows 10 Reset which if you choose to Save Nothing can overcome corruption issues. The same Repair console will also take you to
Then let us know any other issues and we will help you sort through those. Reboot to see if you have restored functionality. If it prompts for Sources file, mount or insert Windows 10 installation media, locate install.wim file in Sources folder, provide path in the following command:ĭism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /Source:wim: Full Path to install.wim file:1 Then type each of the following followed by Enter:ĭism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
How can we provide you with the reinstall information if we don't know what OS you originally had that you want to go back to?Ĭlean Install Windows 10 then you should already have the bootable media to access Repair My Computer on the second screen which gives access toįor immediate repair of OS corruption affecting Start button or menu, choose Troubleshoot to get to the Command Prompt.