Fix a frozen Windows 10 Start Menu by looking for corrupt filesįor this method we’re once again going to use PowerShell, but it’s a bit less involved than the method above. If this doesn’t work, don’t despair as there are a few more fixes you can try. Once the process is complete, simply restart the machine to see if the fix worked.
Restarting Explorer usually fixes most Start Menu and Taskbar issues.
If the User Account Control prompt appears, just click Yes.
You'll have a stressful time trying to access programmes and files - potentially more stressful than using the Windows 8 Start Screen. Without a fix, your Windows 10 device can become near unusable.