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Windows 10 Start Menu Not Working

Anonymous
2024-02-09T21:45:47+00:00

Hello, I recently upgraded to Windows 10, and I've noticed that my Start Menu is not functioning properly. When I click on the Start button, nothing happens. I've tried restarting my computer and running the Start Menu Troubleshooter, but the issue persists. Can someone please advise me on how to fix this?

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-07-13T12:56:15+00:00

    Is there any other way to resolve this issue?

    I already tried the 2 method above but none of them succeed.

    I hope someone will help

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-07-15T04:42:36+00:00

    I ran into the same issue after a windows update. Checked the latest windows update (Win + I) and uninstalled it and it seems to have resolved my issue.

    ( i hope the image is visible, but if its not, the update that i uninstalled was : Update for Microsoft Windows (KB5040525) )

    Hope this helps :)

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-02-09T22:27:05+00:00

    Hi, good day! I'm Jerico T., I understand that you're having some issues right now, I'll do my best to help you with your concern.

    May I ask, how did you upgrade to Windows 10? Kindly try to press the Windows key on your keyboard and check if it will open the Start Menu. If not, let's perform the troubleshooting methods below and check if any of the resolves fixes the issue.

    Method 1: Check for Windows Update

    1. Open settings by pressing windows key + I
    2. Select Update and security
    3. It will automatically check for available updates, if not, click the Check for updates button
    4. Download and install available updates, restart your computer if necessary and check if the issue still persist.

    Method 2: Run System File Checker

    -This process will perform scan for any corrupted system files or integrity violation and will attempt to repair it along with the Windows Image.

    1. Open command prompt (Run as administrator)
    2. Type each command below and press enter, wait until scan is completed.

    sfc /scannow

    DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth

    DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth

    DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

    Quick note: Please be patient, it's expected to see the process stuck at 20 or 40 percent. After a few minutes, the process will complete successfully.

    1. Close the command prompt.

    Feel free to reach back if you need any further assistance.

    Hope this help. Have a good day.

    Thank you,

    Jerico T.

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-06-21T12:06:51+00:00

    I didn't upgrade to Windows 10 - my system had Windows 10 installed as a fresh build PC.

    Recently the Windows Key / Start-button (below) ceases to respond to either mouse click or key press.

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    The windows key works when using keyboard shortcuts such as Winkey+R to bring up Run prompt. Also Winkey+Shift+S works to trigger the snip tool program. The search box works fine as well. Winkey+I does nothing so I think it is a start menu issue.

    I have run all the steps listed for user Samantha Clarke above. Checkhealth found some system issues. ScanHealth was then clear and Restore Health said nothing to restore.

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-06-28T19:26:26+00:00

    I didn't upgrade to Windows 10 - my system had Windows 10 installed as a fresh build PC.

    Recently the Windows Key / Start-button (below) ceases to respond to either mouse click or key press.

    Image

    The windows key works when using keyboard shortcuts such as Winkey+R to bring up Run prompt. Also Winkey+Shift+S works to trigger the snip tool program. The search box works fine as well. Winkey+I does nothing so I think it is a start menu issue.

    I have run all the steps listed for user Samantha Clarke above. Checkhealth found some system issues. ScanHealth was then clear and Restore Health said nothing to restore.

    Richard,

    I am currently dealing with this issue. Did you find a fix?

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