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1414733 2016-01-20 02:44:00 Hi All.

Asus. W10.

So I boot up & after I get past the password screen the next one comes up with...

Critical Error. Start menu & Cortana aren't working. We'll try to fix it next time you sign in.

I am then asked to sign out & I get the password page again. This may happen 3 to four time before I get booted in properly.

What could be the problem, please. PJ
Poppa John (284)
1414734 2016-01-20 02:49:00 You may have to do this (www.pcworld.com)

Unless you changed the language/speech to US (or a country that supports it), you wont get Cortana
Speedy Gonzales (78)
1414735 2016-01-20 04:08:00 Avast CAN cause the problem. Had a person drop off two computers today , both with the same problem. Removed avast and the problem went away on both.

Try starting in safe mode: Heres How (www.dell.com) If start works OK in safe mode then there's a possibility some program installed causing it.
wainuitech (129)
1414736 2016-01-20 07:36:00 Thanks Gents, I will see what I can stuff up again. PJ Poppa John (284)
1414737 2016-01-20 08:08:00 Thanks Gents, I will see what I can stuff up again. PJ Now Now PJ, HAVE faith, you cant really stuff anything in safe mode as long as you dont fiddle. ( Famous last words :) -- Only kidding ) All it's doing is testing if the start menu opens first time in that mode.

Please read my sig ;) it was worded like that on purpose.

Other wise - back away from the computer slowlyyyyyy about 2 mtrs - now turn and run :lol:
wainuitech (129)
1414738 2016-01-27 03:51:00 OK Guys. I have been watching for this problem for a few days & it has gone

Instead I am getting the same problem as "W10 by Griffo". I note W's comment on not giving the system time to fully start up. So I will try that. PJ
Poppa John (284)
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