Is it possible to re-run the user OOBE?

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by Myrrh, Mar 25, 2015.

  1. Myrrh

    Myrrh MDL Expert

    Nov 26, 2008
    1,511
    627
    60
    #1 Myrrh, Mar 25, 2015
    Last edited: Mar 25, 2015
    The first time a user logs on, there's a long OOBE (Out-Of-Box Experience) process where it installs and configures. Starts with "Hi" and then installs apps.

    Is it possible to run the thing again, after something has corrupted the user profile? For example, the Start menu quits working. Only fix I have found for something like this is to delete the profile and logon again, unless re-running the OOBE might fix it.
     
    Stop hovering to collapse... Click to collapse... Hover to expand... Click to expand...
  2. terminx

    terminx MDL Novice

    Feb 13, 2010
    24
    10
    0
    #2 terminx, Mar 25, 2015
    Last edited: Mar 25, 2015
    Run PowerShell as admin and run this:

    Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

    It won't re-run the OOBE, but it will re-register all of the modern apps (including the start menu and search).
     
  3. ZaForD

    ZaForD MDL Expert

    Jan 26, 2008
    1,212
    200
    60
    Won't running Sysprep with the OOBE switch work. :confused:
     
  4. Myrrh

    Myrrh MDL Expert

    Nov 26, 2008
    1,511
    627
    60
    Thanks, will try that next time it blows up.
     
    Stop hovering to collapse... Click to collapse... Hover to expand... Click to expand...