Menu not hiding after updating to 8.1

emsi

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Hi.

After updating to Windows 8.1 (from windows 8), start menu stopped to hide after choosing an app. I enter menu start -> click on desired application tile (if it is metro app, everything works) -> nothing happens -> when i manually close menu (return to desktop) i see that desired program is running. It is very annoying - in Windows 8 (and 8.1 on my friends' machines) i just needed to enter menu and click on app. Menu would close automatically and app would run. Now i need to enter menu, click on app and close the menu. I've seen some examples of proper behavior but it
was rare and i couldn't identify the pattern when menu is working as expected and when is not.
Anyone seen similar problem? Any solutions? I really don't want to reinstall whole system :(
P.S. I also noticed that search is a little bit slower, but this may be caused by the fact, that now it searches also files by default, not just apps.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
Welcome to Windows EightForums, emsi. :)

In other words, when you are on the Start Screen you have no problem for a Modern/Metro Store app to open, but when you choose a desktop app it stays on the Start Screen instead of going to the desktop. Is that correct?

Do you have upgrade media or upgrade via the Store?

You may want to try these:

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorial...apps-troubleshooter-fix-apps-windows-8-a.html

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/26512-dism-fixing-component-store-corruption-windows-8-a.html

Try running this at least 3 times:

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/3047-sfc-scannow-command-run-windows-8-a.html

If you have upgrade media > Make sure you heed all the warnings > It will uninstall desktop programs:

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/26095-repair-install-windows-8-a.html
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer T690
    CPU
    Intel Pentium D Dual Core
    Motherboard
    Acer/Intel E946GZ
    Memory
    2GB (max upgrade)
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    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 - PCI Express x16
    Sound Card
    Integrated RealTek ALC888 high-definition audio with 7.1 channel audio support
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer AL1917W A LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1440 X 900
    Hard Drives
    350 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.10
    Thumb drives
    PSU
    Standard 250 watt
    Case
    Desktop 7.2" (183mm) W x 17.5" (445mm) L x 14.5"
    Cooling
    Dual case fans + CPU fan
    Keyboard
    Acer Windows PS/2
    Mouse
    Wireless Microsoft Arc
    Internet Speed
    54mbp/s
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    IE11
    Antivirus
    Defender
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    Office Pro 2013 / Nokia Lumia 1520 Windows Phone 8.1DP GDR1
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