This seems to happen after each build update, and it is usually fixed by the app-cache repair
Get-appxpackage -all *shellexperience* -packagetype bundle |% {add-appxpackage -register -disabledevelopmentmode ($_.installlocation + \appxmetadata\appxbundlemanifest.xml)}
However that isn't working this time.
In event viewer I'm seeing these type of errors appear each time I try to open the start menu
"Activation of app Microsoft.Cortana_8wekyb3d8bbwe!CortanaUI failed with error: The operation was blocked by parental controls. See the Microsoft-Windows-TWinUI/Operational log for additional information."
and
"Unable to start a DCOM Server: CortanaUI as Unavailable/Unavailable. The error: "346" Happened while starting this command:
"C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.Cortana_1.4.3.156_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\SearchUI.exe" -ServerName:CortanaUI.AppXwbw90g5vtrwjvhq9gjet3rhd0cy7ctte.mca"
I do use family safety, however the account I am logged on with is a local admin and is a parent account that is not monitored by family safety.
Another example, if I try to launch the Spartan browser, it flashes up briefly then closes. The TwinUI/Operational log give the "blocked by parental controls" error, followed by an Informational entry saying
"Activation of app Microsoft.Windows.Spartan_cw5n1h2txyewy!Microsoft.Spartan.Spartan attempted. Execution state: Attempted activation of the app, 7, The operation completed successfully.."
Any thoughts or suggestions?