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Hello Hilary,
Try:
- Open command prompt by right click and Run as Administrator
- Run DISM /online /cleanup-image /checkhealth
- Run DISM /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth
If this is helpful please accept answer.
Start menu button not working
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Hilary McShine
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After Windows updates KB5022502 and KB5022834 on 15th February 2023 my Start Menu button has stopped working...
Windows for business Windows Client for IT Pros User experience Other
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Matthew H 0 Reputation points2023-02-23T03:45:38.44+00:00 I had the same issue. I noticed taskbar would float one top of full screen videos. Then today I booted up I noticed the start menu would even open. I did use Dillon suggestions and got it working again.
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Dillon Silzer 57,826 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator2023-02-19T15:47:24.59+00:00
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Limitless Technology 44,746 Reputation points2023-02-20T12:45:44.19+00:00 Hi, thank you for coming to the forum.
I'm sorry to hear about the trouble you're facing, I will be happy to assist in the best way I can.
- Please press on your keyboard the Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager
- Select the Processes tab.
3 Scroll down and find Windows Explorer, right click then select Restart.
If that didn't work, try to re-register the taskbar.
- Press on your keyboard the Windows key + S
- Type Powershell, right click then select Run as Admin
- Copy paste the command below
Get-appxpackage -all shellexperience -packagetype bundle |% {add-appxpackage -register -disabledevelopmentmode ($_.installlocation + “\appxmetadata\appxbundlemanifest.xml”)}
- Restart your PC
Please don’t hesitate to get in contact if the above suggestions still don't work. I will be more than happy to assist you further.
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Kapil Arya 8,451 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator2023-02-23T11:38:45.95+00:00 Hello,
See if this fix helps you:
https://www.kapilarya.com/fix-start-button-not-working-in-windows-10
Let us know if this helps!
Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP.