Fix: Windows key and Cortana not working on Windows 10

So, if you have upgraded or installed the recent Windows 10 OS, you may have noticed some glitches on this OS. One of which for me is the frequent reboots which always reads "Your PC ran into a problem and needs to restart..." This can be so annoying. Although, I will not be talking about that issue today, the possible solution for that will be released in my later blog. And another glitch which I will be discussing is the one where the Windows Key, Cortana and all the Apps that came with Windows 10, just stops working.

Now, there is no doubt Windows 10 is the most coolest of the OS Windows have ever came up with, considering the Apps the OS comes with, but then this glitches will make you want to use hammer on your PC.

Recommended Fix Methods:

Method 1: Run Windows Update:

I will recommend this fix as the very first method to try out, this is because this fixed my PC after spending 8 hours trying other fixes.

How to run Windows Update: 

Go to your Desktop, look for an app "Windows 10 Upgrade Assistant". "Right-Click" and "Run as administrator". Follow the On-Screen Options till the process is complete. After Restart and Set-up, check you Windows Key and other Windows 10 Apps, this fixed it for me, but if not, then follow the next method.

Method 2: Deleting Dropbox

So many users reported that deleting Dropbox fixed the problem for them.

How to Delete Dropbox 

1. Press Windows Key + R and type appwiz.cpl. Press Enter run it.

2. Locate Dropbox on the list and choose Uninstall.
3. After Uninstalling Dropbox, restart your PC and check if the issue is resolved.