Applications Not Opening And Shutdown Options Not Working

Eli Dalton 0 Reputation points
Oct 11, 2024, 3:05 AM

Upon starting the PC, none of the applications set to launch at startup, such as Google Chrome, open. Attempts to manually open any applications also fail. When trying to access the startup menu to restart the PC, the restart option becomes unresponsive. A previous instance allowed functionality for a short period, enabling work on an assignment, but the issue recurred after shutdown. I am thinking its corrupt system files, but access to repair tools is not possible, and Safe Mode does not work.

Windows 11
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  1. Hania Lian 20,266 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    Oct 11, 2024, 6:03 AM

    Hello,

    Here are a few steps you can try to resolve it:

    Run System File Checker (SFC) and DISM:

    Open Command Prompt as an administrator.

    Type sfc /scannow and press Enter. This will scan and attempt to repair any corrupted system files.

    After the SFC scan completes, run the following commands one by one:

    DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth

    DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

    Restart your computer and see if the issue persists.

    Perform a Clean Boot:

    A clean boot can help you determine if background programs are interfering with your system.

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/how-to-perform-a-clean-boot-in-windows-da2f9573-6eec-00ad-2f8a-a97a1807f3dd

    Create a New User Account:

    Sometimes, user profile corruption can cause these issues. Create a new user account and see if the problem persists when logged into the new account.

    Best Regards,

    Hania Lian

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