Hi everyone,
I've searched at least 2 answers to my problem and ran through them (from this forum), but none have worked! I'm using Windows 10 Pro, v1607, OS build 14393.693
About half a year ago I suddenly noticed that many apps/programs, etc "native" to windows have just disappeared (short cuts don't work, the programs seems to be gone under it's respective directory, etc). In particular:
-Windows firewall is off and cannot be re-enabled, even after following several methods searched on the internet.
-Windows search does not work
-Cortana does not work
-Windows calculator is gone (had no idea I use it so much!)
-Movies & TV app
I've ran virus scan (windows defender) and other 3rd party scanners (Norton, etc) to no avail. This is so frustrating as I feel like I'm using my computer with my hands tied behind my back. I really want to avoid a reinstall because there is so much information
I could potentially lose, especially if something does not go as planned in recovery.
Does anyone have any insight. I know this is vague, but maybe someone can set me on the right path to recover? Many thanks!