📎 AI Summary:
The forum thread discusses issues with the Windows Start menu and keys not functioning properly after booting. The original poster expresses concern about troubleshooting methods that might require reinstalling programs, which they want to avoid, and asks about system restore. Responders suggest solutions like restarting explorer.exe, running system restore, or performing virus scans, but the original poster shows hesitation about reinstallation and later questions the login process, clarifying that they are able to log in correctly. Overall, the discussion revolves around troubleshooting startup menu problems with cautious consideration of reinstallation options.
The forum thread discusses issues with the Windows Start menu and keys not functioning properly after booting. The original poster expresses concern about troubleshooting methods that might require reinstalling programs, which they want to avoid, and asks about system restore. Responders suggest solutions like restarting explorer.exe, running system restore, or performing virus scans, but the original poster shows hesitation about reinstallation and later questions the login process, clarifying that they are able to log in correctly. Overall, the discussion revolves around troubleshooting startup menu problems with cautious consideration of reinstallation options.
Solution
Ebm9000
Well-Known Member
Explorer.exe might not be running/is set not to run/is corrupted. If you can, do CTRL + ALT + DEL, select task manager, and start the process. If it doesn't work/if it doesn't work on reboot, then do the same thing, but go to File > New task, and type "CMD" and check the run as administrator box and hit ok.
After an Admin. command prompt opens, type:
sfc /scannow
and press enter. You can also use a system restore (if you can get explorer.exe to pop up by running it manually then holding SHIFT and clicking restart) or a refresh. (<A refresh deletes all programs but keeps your files)
After an Admin. command prompt opens, type:
sfc /scannow
and press enter. You can also use a system restore (if you can get explorer.exe to pop up by running it manually then holding SHIFT and clicking restart) or a refresh. (<A refresh deletes all programs but keeps your files)
