Windows 10 Critical Error - Start Menu and Cortana Not Working FIX
Copy & Paste this into the command prompt: sfc /scannow
This method uses the System File Checker without creating a new user account. This method is not guaranteed but appears to be a moderately successful way to fix this critical error alert.
Critical Error: A critical error has occurred in the Shell Infrastructure Host. Start Menu, Cortana, and some apps may not be available. Please save your work and sign-out to recover.
One common error with Windows 10 is the ‘Windows 10 start menu and Cortana error’. It seems to appear randomly either after a significant patch or when upgrading from a previous version of Windows. While we can live without Cortana, the start menu issues get in the way of everyday use. Here is how to fix the Windows 10 start menu and Cortana aren’t working critical error.
The full syntax of the error is ‘Critical Error - Start Menu and Cortana aren't working. We'll try to fix it the next time you sign in. Sign out now’.
If you are having trouble opening the start menu or the right click context menu or Cortana is not working or responding. Then this tutorial is for you.
Issues addressed in this tutorial:
Start Menu Not Working
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This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 operating system (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, and Samsung.