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PatrickRoss
Aug 21, 2025Iron Contributor
Windows 10, version 20H2
Recently I had to reset my windows 10 Pro computer several times. For some unknown reason all over sudden file explorer and the start menu wouldn’t open anymore. In fact no apps or programs resp...
WainkusRobert
Nov 18, 2025Iron Contributor
I understand your immense frustration. This is a deeply problematic and time-consuming issue, especially when it happens repeatedly after a major update like 20H2. The behavior you're describing (Start Menu and File Explorer not launching) is a known, albeit rare, corruption issue often tied to user profile corruption or system file damage during the update process.