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Windows 10 Start & Cortana critical error issue?
« on: August 06, 2015, 01:15:54 PM »
This was reported by a user on Windows Central. "Do those dealing with this problem have avast antivirus installed? If so, I believe that is what is causing the 'critical error'. I uninstalled the software and upon reboot my start button and cortana were working perfectly again."
If this is correct then Avast will need updates soon. If not an Avast issue then Windows Central need to be informed.

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Re: Windows 10 Start & Cortana critical error issue?
« Reply #2 on: August 06, 2015, 03:51:33 PM »
No problems with start or Cortana here

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Re: Windows 10 Start & Cortana critical error issue?
« Reply #3 on: August 06, 2015, 04:45:53 PM »
I had that issue alot with older Avast versions and Insider builds, but not recently anymore :)
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Re: Windows 10 Start & Cortana critical error issue?
« Reply #4 on: August 23, 2015, 07:12:41 PM »
Im facing this issue  :(  and I have try all the steps from Windows support page , but nothing works , and I see most of the users with issues has Avast installed , is there any help for this here, also after update to Windows 10 I notice the firewall from Avast didn't works  :o

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Re: Windows 10 Start & Cortana critical error issue?
« Reply #5 on: August 23, 2015, 09:12:21 PM »
...after update to Windows 10 I notice the firewall from Avast didn't works  :o
Repair Avast:
1. Control Panel -> Add/Remove programs -> Avast
2. Click on 'Repair'.
3. Follow instructions.
4. Reboot.
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Re: Windows 10 Start & Cortana critical error issue?
« Reply #6 on: August 26, 2015, 06:39:35 AM »
 >:(

i am having the exact same problem in my 3 computers running windows 10 with Avast internet security.

yes, Avast is updated to the latest version, windows 10 was running fine for the last 10 days.

what gives???  good quality control avast...

7 days left on my license, i am glad this happened today.
« Last Edit: August 26, 2015, 06:43:25 AM by abrahamsaldivar »

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Re: Windows 10 Start & Cortana critical error issue?
« Reply #7 on: August 26, 2015, 09:15:09 AM »
I'm having this problem as well, start and some task bar icons don't work.

Windows defender is greyed out.

Also can't find avast in control panel/programs to carry out a repair or uninstall n re-install.

Also Avast updates are hanging. I've also sent 2 notices via the app regarding this issue with no response


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Re: Windows 10 Start & Cortana critical error issue?
« Reply #9 on: August 27, 2015, 12:55:36 AM »
I had this problem and also, even if I don't get the critical error, the whole Windows 10 UI freezes. I have to use the task manager to restart the explorer.exe and than bang!! Same thing happens... Sometimes I get the Start & Cortana Critical Error if I wait long enough.

I had to switch to another antivirus because of this.

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Re: Windows 10 Start & Cortana critical error issue?
« Reply #10 on: August 27, 2015, 05:40:05 AM »
It is not avast related on. Just had this one from nowhere first time on Windows 10 after one month. Just restarted my PC once and error is gone.

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Re: Windows 10 Start & Cortana critical error issue?
« Reply #11 on: August 28, 2015, 08:09:25 PM »
Fighting this issue for 3 days now (and I'm an experienced break/fix tech)

You can try system restore, but in order to do that your going to have to completely uninstall avast! and reboot first (make sure you reboot). For whatever reason, even with the SDM turned off, system restore isn't able to modify the definitions folder for avast! and will fail.

My first system restore has brought back Cortana, but I still don't have a start menu.

As far a rebooting to fix..... I'm sorry to say that you are only at the beginning of the problem my friend. It started out like that for me too. Reboot/Logout would fix it every time. Then, a few days later..... start & cortana are both completely unresponsive.

When I figure it out, I'll post

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Re: Windows 10 Start & Cortana critical error issue?
« Reply #12 on: September 02, 2015, 06:13:20 PM »
Sadly, but It's true. Still it's a fact! I'll wait some resolution of this matter.

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Re: Windows 10 Start & Cortana critical error issue?
« Reply #13 on: September 02, 2015, 08:02:56 PM »
I had to reboot my system several times to get this cleared up.
Sorry, I don't buy into the thinking it's an avast issue. I do believe in
making regular system backups. At least twice a month preferably once a week.
An aggressive backup program is a must. There are several backup utilities available,
personally I use AOMEI Backupper Free. To be honest I'm making a backup right now.

http://www.backup-utility.com/free-backup-software.html
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