Windows 10X: Solve Windows 10X Errors/Not Working Issue

Many an early adopter can't wait to upgrade to Windows 10X to experience new stuff. Soon later, some of them resort to Google for solutions to tackle Windows 10X errors. It's with Windows as with iOS. Each iOS upgrade brings various new errors. The same applies to Windows 10X upgrade. No biggie! Here this article lists out the top Windows 10X not working errors and corresponding solutions, as well!

1. Windows 10X Won't Update/Install Error

Similar to its predecessor Windows 10, Windows 10X also incurs installing updates failure error. This issue might highly result from compatibility issues with hardware and software. Try the following solutions to fix Windows 10X won't update/install error:

• Remove any external hardware. Unplug any unnecessary external hardware from your laptop, including USB flash drive, external hard drive, speakers, headphones, external DVD driver, etc.
• Update hardware driver on your device.
• Clear non-Microsoft antivirus software out of your device. Not 3rd party antivirus software but Microsoft Windows Defender is enough to protect your device during upgrading. Hence, uninstall any unnecessary 3rd party antivirus software on your laptop.
• Uninstall outdated software. Old yet nonessential programs might result in problems with Windows 10X upgrade. Remove them!
• Prepare enough disk space for Windows 10X upgrading before you go.

Head to Microsoft official support webpage to find fixes if you get even more specific error notification.

2. Windows 10X Start Menu Not Working Error

Start menu is one of the most commonly used component of Windows 10X, letting us quickly access to installed applications and settings. However, start menu doesn't work now and then after you upgrade to Windows 10X. Don't feel gloomy. Follow the below tips to make start menu back to normal.

Solution 1: Uninstall Antivirus Software

Some antivirus software, if not all, would prevent certain key components of start menu from activating, causing start menu not opening on Windows 10X. In such case, the fundamental approach is to uninstall those antivirus applications from your laptop.

Solution 2: Enter Safe Mode

• Press Windows Key + L to log out when your Windows 10X launches.
• Tap Power button > hold Shift key on your keyboard > hit Restart.
• Go to Troubleshoot under boot options > Advanced options > Startup Settings.
• Choose Restart button > press F5 to access Safe Mode with Networking as long as your computer restarts again.
• Start menu not working issue is supposed to be fixed by entering the Safe Mode. Last step is to restart your laptop now!

Check here to get more effective solutions if necessary.