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window key + x key not working

My task bar and start menu isn't working, so I've searched through Microsoft website and found someone previously had the same question...

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-performance/task-bar-and-start-menu-stops-working-on-windows/ab89ec31-071a-433e-8cb5-aaefc975a023

So firstly I pressed the Windows Key + R to open run command. and typed ms-settings: and hit Enter key. I received an error message saying: 

Ms-settings:windowsupdate-history The wait operation timed out.

Then I tried pressing Windows logo key + X, to select Command Prompt(Admin) and nothing happens.

So now I'm stuck with a task bar that's not working and any methods I can see to fix this problem isn't working either!

Can someone please tell me how I go about fixing this? The task bar was working just fine until this morning. There was a major Windows 10 update a few days ago, but I've done nothing different since then. I also haven't added any new apps or progams.

Please help!

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Hi Bela,

This issue may arise due to the recent update.

To help you resolve your concern, kindly run the "Windows Update Troubleshooter and use the inbox Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tool. You may refer to this link. The troubleshooting steps provided will help you determine why this issue is happening. The main focus of this article is to resolve possible Windows corruption error after an update.

Do let us know if you need further assistance.

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Last updated October 29, 2024 Views 1,684 Applies to: