Are you looking for ways to resolve various windows related issues? You have come to the right place. In this blog, you will learn 5 Ways to resolve various windows related issues.

Issue:

Along with the exciting new Windows Updates, there is a slew of issues that have been plaguing users. Because most users are unfamiliar with Windows troubleshooting resources, resolving these errors on your own might be difficult. These procedures will assist you in resolving some prevalent problems with problems like can’t update Windows, various windows update issues detected, and windows update problems.

Environment: 

Windows related issues

Solution:

1. Windows update problem

The issue arises because Windows Update files get corrupted due to the problem. As a result, the case can be resolved by removing the corrupted files, which can be done by following these steps:

• Press the Win+R keys and open Run.
• Type “C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download” and hit enter.
• Delete all the files/folders in the directory that opens. Launch Windows in ‘safe mode’ and delete if you cannot delete some files.

Restart your PC and try updating again.                                                                                                                                                   

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2. Windows Store is unable to Install or Update Apps

The issue comes because of your system’s overabundance of cache files. Cleaning those cached files could remedy the problem, which can be done by following these steps:

1. Press the Win+R keys and open the Run dialogue.
2. Type “WSReset.exe” and press enter.
3. A blank, black window will open, which will close after a short period.

After that, the Windows Store should open; if it doesn’t, go ahead and open it and try installing or updating programs in Windows.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              3. Can’t Find ‘Open with’ in Windows.

This is a rare occurrence, but it is almost certainly caused by missing or corrupted system files or configuration settings following the upgrade to Windows 10. Following these actions will resolve the problem:

1. Open Notepad and type:
2. Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
3. [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\Openwith]@=”{09799AFB-AD67-11d1-ABCD-00C04FC30936}”
4. Save the File. Go to File> Save as (not Save), and put “Open with. reg” as the filename and choose ‘All files’ > click OK.
5. Close Notepad and double-click the File to open.
6. Click on Yes and try using ‘Open with’ now.                                                                                                                              

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4. Can’t Open Start Menu in Windows 10

Even when clicking the Windows key on the keyboard or the Start button on the Windows taskbar, the Start menu or screen does not appear. This is most likely due to an incorrect system file installation. Please follow the actions outlined below to resolve this issue:

1. Go to the Run dialogue by pressing Win+R
2. Type “sfc /scannow” and hit Enter.
3. A blank command prompt will open and close immediately.
4. Restart the PC and check if the issue is resolved.

 In case it does not work, then follow the following process:

1. Look for “cmd”, and right-click to select ‘Run as administrator’
2. Type “Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth” and press Enter
3. Restart the PC and check if the issue is resolved.                                                                                                                                                                               

5. Windows Search Can’t Find any Applications

This problem usually comes up because of a buggy Windows 10 update, but the latest update will remove it. If you still facing this issue, you can follow the steps outlined below to solve the issue:

1. Go to ‘Task Manager
2. Kill the process ‘Explorer.exe’
3. Press Win+R and open the Run window.
4. Type “regedit” and hit Enter.
5. The registry editor opens; now delete the following registry key:
6. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderTypes\{ef87b4cb-f2ce-4785-8658-4ca6c63e38c6}\TopViews\{00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000}
7. In the Task Manager, go to File> Run new task
8. Type in “explorer.exe” and press OK

On Windows 10, you should also consider turning off Cortana. It’s not very useful, uses a lot of battery, and causes a lot of issues.

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Conclusion

The above steps can help resolve various windows issues depending upon the engineer, or a user could make an effort to read and follow the above steps. 

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