After users began to switch to a fresh operating system from Microsoft - Windows 10, many began to have various problems in working with her. I mentioned some of these problems in my review of this operating system, and now I would like to dwell on ways to solve one of them, which is really common among users and does not work normally. And this problem lies in the fact that the Start menu periodically for some reason refuses to work. Those. Clicking on the start icon just doesn't do anything. Usually, along with this, some other system functions immediately stop working, for example, you can’t enter the parameters. Moreover, a problem can appear both after a reboot, and right in the process of working in the system, out of nowhere and sometimes even a few reboots do not help! Now I will write down several ways that will help certain users overcome this problem.
Why did I say "certain users"? And because there is no 100% working way to solve this problem (as well as many others), which would help absolutely everyone. The problem is quite extensive and can occur for a number of different reasons and, accordingly, is treated in different ways. For example, for someone, the Start menu stops working after the system has been cleaned of debris using special programs, for example Ccleaner, and for someone as a result of various system failures.
On my computer and my father's computer, the problem appeared for no reason. The Start menu has been intermittently intermittent since upgrading from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10. Either it stops working immediately after a reboot, or right while using Windows, and at the same time, no global system cleanings were performed using special programs. I simply didn’t even have time, because I just updated the system and the problem started right away :) Based on this, the fault of the Windows 10 developers is clearly visible here ...
How to Fix Start Menu Not Working Issues in Windows 10
So, now I will list the main ways that can help you fix this problem and the menu will finally work properly. But, unfortunately, I cannot give guarantees, since all situations can be individual. Do all of the options listed below in turn until your problem disappears.
Installing the latest Windows updates
Yes, such a banal thing as simple Windows updates can solve many problems. And all this because updates are various fixes for the system, built-in applications, drivers, as well as all sorts of improvements.
On two computers in my family, the problem with the start menu was solved a simple update Windows and this means that the problem with the Start menu was still from the release of Windows 10, and in the next update it was fixed. Therefore, the first thing to try is to update your system through a special Windows update tool. Suddenly, you have not downloaded and installed updates for your system for a long time, and as a result, you are not using the most perfect version of it at the moment.
If updates were found, then after installing them, be sure to restart the computer to check the operation of the Start menu, even if the system does not require it!
Checking system files for their integrity and making changes (if required)
This operation will scan all system files on your computer and if any of them are changed or deleted, they will be updated to the original versions.
Run command line. To do this, you need to press the combination on the keyboard Win keys+X and select "Command Prompt (Admin)" from the menu that appears.
This window will appear, which is - the Windows command line:
Choose this option, and not just "Command Prompt", otherwise you may not have enough rights to perform any actions!
Enter the sfc /scannow command there and press the Enter key to execute it.
A system scan will start, which can take about half an hour or more:
If any files are damaged, the system will automatically replace them with the original versions.
After completing this procedure, reboot and check if the Start menu works.
Making changes to the Windows registry
Sometimes a problem with the Start menu occurs due to some program making changes to special parameter Windows registry. Windows Registry is a collection of various Windows settings, programs, drivers, categorized in a separate program. Even experienced user most of the parameters will be simply unknown, because there are simply an incredible amount of them. In general, the devil himself will break his leg there :) Our task, if the Start menu is not working (unless, of course, the 2 methods described above helped), check one parameter in the registry and make changes to it, if necessary.
So let's open the register. To do this, press the key combination Win + R and in the appeared line "Run" we type the command regedit (1), then click "OK" (2).
The registry editor will open:
Now, opening folder by folder in the window on the left, you need to navigate to the following path:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
Check if there is an option in the window on the right named EnableXAMLStartMenu .
If you do not have such a parameter, you need to create it. For this we click right click mouse (hereinafter "RMB") on the "Advanced" folder in the left window and select "New" > "DWORD (32-bit) Value".
The list will show new parameter:
Now let's change his name. To do this, select it in the window, press the F2 key on the keyboard and change the default name to EnableXAMLStartMenu .
It remains to check that this parameter has zero value. To do this, right-click on the created parameter and select "Edit".
In the window that opens, check that “0” is indicated in the “Value” field (1), and if suddenly this is not the case, then change it to “0” and click “OK” (2).
Now we restart the computer and see if anything has changed with the performance of the Start button ...
Re-registering the Start Menu in Windows
This is the last of the main ways to solve the problem with the display of the Start menu in Windows. After re-registering the Start menu for someone, it starts to function normally, so it's worth trying this method too, if all 3 above did not help.
The operation to re-register the Start menu will be carried out through a special Power Shell administrative console.
So, for starters, open the task manager by holding Ctrl keys+ Shift + Esc, then click on the "File" menu and select "Run new task».
In the window that appears, in the "Open" field, write the powershell command (1) and be sure to check the option "Create a task with administrator rights" (2) below. If you do not enable run as administrator, then the command following the command to re-register the start may not be executed!
The PowerShell console will open:
You need to copy the command below and paste it into the PowerShell window:
Get-appxpackage -all *shellexperience* -packagetype bundle |% (add-appxpackage -register -disabledevelopmentmode ($_.installlocation + "\appxmetadata\appxbundlemanifest.xml"))
To paste, just right-click in the PowerShell window and the command will appear there.
When the command is executed, you will not receive any notifications. A new line will simply appear showing the path to the "system32" folder:
After that, restart your computer and check if the normal operation of the "Start" is restored.
If the above 4 ways to fix the problem with opening the Start menu in Windows 10 didn’t help you, then you probably have nothing left to do but wait for the exit windows updates with corrections for your case. But if the “breakdown” is not caused by the developers, but when you use some programs, then you don’t have to wait for updates with fixes. Then it remains only to roll back Windows to factory settings, or use restore points to roll back Windows to a certain day when a similar problem has not yet been fixed. But all this is a few materials already for separate articles. And I hope that the above methods still help you!
The Start menu in Windows 10 is one of the most iconic features of the operating system. Microsoft systems. After the Start was removed from Windows 8, the company received numerous complaints from users, and realized that this was not the most the best solution, so Microsoft made a compromise - to combine tiles and the Start menu.
Thus, Windows 10 received an updated and improved Start menu. But what if the Start button has disappeared, it's not responding, or you're getting the dreaded "Critical Error" message? We wrote this manual with 5 solutions to this problem.
The simplest solution
Whenever you get any kind of error related to various features in Windows 10, the first thing you need to do (other than restarting your computer) is to check for corrupted files using the built-in utility called " Examination system files». This utility automatically fixes any errors in Windows system files.
To use the utility, you need to open a command prompt (Win + R, then write cmd) and enter the command sfc /scannow. Windows will start searching damaged files, and if there are, then she will fix them.
If you are unable to use " System File Checker”, then you should try another DISM utility. Again, open a command prompt and type the following command:
dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth
Once this process is complete, run System File Checker again to fix any remaining problems.
If the Start menu is still not working, then you need to understand the problem in more detail.
Solution 1: Reinstall Windows Apps
Majority Windows applications look nice and attractive, for example, Skype. But, as you know, any application can malfunction, and even interfere with other functions of the operating system to perform their tasks. Fortunately, Windows 10 has a handy command that allows you to reinstall any application.
Plus, it's a good chance to get familiar with PowerShell if you haven't already. In fact, this is a command line with administrator rights. Click " Start”, enter “ PowerShell", then right-click PowerShell in the search results and select " Run as administrator».
In the window that appears, enter the following text and press Enter:
Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach (Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode –Register "$($_.InstallLocation)AppXManifest.xml")
You will see how the process starts loading on the screen. When the download completes, you will probably see a lot of red text. Just ignore it and restart your computer for the start menu to work.
Solution 2: Restart Windows Explorer
If the first solution did not help fix the Start menu, then we continue. Next you need to restart windows explorer, which is responsible for the Start menu in Windows 10.
Click Ctrl+Shift+Escape on your keyboard to open Task Manager. Then click " More', and open the tab ' Processes", to see full list running processor. In this list find " Conductor", right-click it and click " Restart».
Solution 3: Start the "Application Identity" service
The App Identity Service in Windows 10 uses the so-called Applocker service, which helps you determine which apps are allowed and denied to run on your PC. Regular user rarely encounters this service, but if Start does not work for you, this method might help fix it.
To start the App Identity Service, click Win+R, enter services.msc in an empty field, then in the window " Services» right click « Application Identities" and press " Start". Restart your computer and your menu " Start' should work.
Solution 4: Boot in Safe Mode with Networking
Many users report that booting Windows in safe mode using the network and then normally booting Windows allows you to fix the broken start menu.
To boot Windows 10 in safe mode, click Win+R, enter msconfig. In the window " system configuration» go to the tab «, check the box «», click « Net", then " OK».
Restart your computer and it will boot into Safe Online Mode. Now open the window again system configuration" as described above, but this time uncheck "", click " OK", then restart your computer and your start menu will work.
Solution 5: Remove Dropbox and other software
For a long time Windows users 10 complained that Dropbox blocks certain user account files that are necessary for the Start menu to work properly. Dropbox claims that the problem has already been fixed, but it is possible that it has reappeared on your computer. Try uninstalling Dropbox to find out if the Start menu is really not working because of this program.
Other users have reported that Avast and others third party applications from the Windows Store cause similar problems with the Start menu. You should probably try uninstalling each app one by one to find out which one is causing the problem with the Start menu.
Conclusion
We looked at the most famous solutions to the problem with the Start menu not working. Did you manage to fix Start? If yes, what is the solution? Let us know in the comments below.
Question from user
Hello.
Recently, the START button stopped working for me: when I click on it, nothing happens. If you click on it right after Windows boot- then the laptop starts to think, slow down, but after 20-30 seconds. it all goes...
By the way, it all started after updating the OS (which I seemed to be turning off). I tried to roll back the system, remove the update - it did not work. I would not like to demolish the OS yet ...
PS I have Windows 10 64 bits, lenovo laptop G50...
Good time!
Unfortunately, this is a fairly popular bug in Windows 10. It happens most often just after a system update, installation of some applications, malfunctions of some services (font cache, for example), etc.
What to do if the START button does not work
1) Try to run start menu Troubleshooter
Since this problem is quite popular, Microsoft released a special. troubleshooter - Troubleshooter. It is logical that the first advice on recovery will be a recommendation to use this tool.
It is very simple to do this: just download and run it, then click one "Next" button. See screenshot below.
Start Menu Troubleshooter: Troubleshooting and Troubleshooting
Start Menu Troubleshooter: A problem has been detected
2) Restart explorer (explorer.exe)
The conductor is responsible for the operation of the START button, system tray, etc. (system process explorer.exe). In general, at critical errors- it restarts automatically, but the inoperability of the START button does not apply to this ...
Then in the list of processes find "Conductor", right-click on it and select from the menu that appears. "Restart" .
In addition, you can use the tab "Details" : you need to find the process in it "explorer.exe" and close it ("End task").
After that click on "File/start new task" , in the window that appears, enter the task "explorer" and press Enter.
As a rule, after restarting the explorer, START starts working normally. True, for a while, because. With this option, we eliminate only the consequences, but do not solve the cause of the occurrence ...
3) The problem is related to the font cache service
In some cases, such behavior with the interface in Windows 10 (the disappearance of some system icons, the inoperability of START, etc.) is due to the fact that several font cache services do not work correctly. And to return the system to normal operation, it is enough to turn them off.
For this:
As a rule, such a simple recipe helps to radically solve the problem.
4) "Re-registration" of the START menu via PowerShell
In many cases, to fix the problem with the lack of response from START, it is enough to execute one command through PowerShell. You need to run it as an administrator (to do this, just open the task manager, create a new task through the menu "File" and give a command "PowerShell" with administrator rights).
Then copy and paste the line below into PowerShell. Press Enter.
Command for PowerShell:
Get-appxpackage -all *shellexperience* -packagetype bundle |% (add-appxpackage -register -disabledevelopmentmode ($_.installlocation + "\appxmetadata\appxbundlemanifest.xml"))
An example is shown in the screenshot below.
Running a Command in PowerShell
Then you need to restart your computer.
5) Create a new user
Another very simple and effective solution to this problem is to create a new account (ie a new user). If his OS interface works as expected, then it's enough to transfer the icons from the desktop and documents from the old account to this new one. Business for 10-15 minutes. (for the most standard system).
And so, let's try to create a new account, if START does not work and does not let you in Windows settings. In this case, first press the button combination Win+R, enter the command netplwiz and click OK. See screenshot below.
Then indicate that you want to create a local account - select the option "Sign in without a Microsoft account (not recommended)". See screenshot below.
Now, when you turn on your laptop / computer, at the bottom of the screen (on the left), you will have a choice of which user to log in under. Try to log in as a new user and check the performance of the Start menu.
Signing in to Windows: choosing an account
6) Windows recovery (system rollback)
In general, the topic of recovery is quite extensive. By Windows default with all important changes (updates, installations, drivers, etc.) creates checkpoints(points mean a "cast" of the system, to which you can roll back). True, in Windows 10 this moment works a little differently ... 7) Reinstalling the system
Perhaps this is the last and most radical thing that I can advise (especially, this applies to those who have some kind of assembly installed, and not official version Windows). I will give a few articles below to help, I think they will be very useful for an inexperienced reader!
How to Download Windows 10 ISO Image [Official and Legal] -
Installing Windows 10 from a flash drive - step by step [ general instruction] -
How to install Windows 10 on Asus laptop ZenBook (using the UX310UA model as an example) -
Additions on the topic are welcome...
Successful work!
After the release of the new edition of the Windows 10 operating system, many users began to encounter various errors in its operation. This is due to the fact that a new version was not fully debugged and is being finalized during operation. One of the drawbacks of the system was the frequent failure to activate the Start button menu: it does not respond to commands. At the same time, the icons in the Taskbar stop responding. Microsoft gradually fixes problems in the software by making changes in the form of periodically released updates. Until such time as the errors in the system files are eliminated, it is recommended to apply the methods developed and widely used to correct this defect.
What is the difference between the Start menu in Windows 10 and previous versions
Due to the fact that the Windows 8.1 edition was criticized all over the world due to the lack of a Start key, the developers decided to return to the previous look of the Desktop with a familiar interface.
Start button menu in Windows 10 has a tiled interface
The Start button and its menu, presented in the Windows 10 edition, have a modified look.
The updated start menu is a hybrid edition that includes menus like the classic look for old ones. Windows versions, as well as the tiled architecture introduced for the first time in Windows 8, which is most suitable for touch control.
The icons on the left side of the menu and the live tiles on the right side of the menu duplicate each other, so you can use the part that suits you best specific user. They can be disabled, deleted or edited.
Unlike previous editions of Windows, Windows 10 allows you to resize the Start menu like a regular window. To do this:
All the previous items remained in the menu, such as programs, power management icons, and others.
If you right-click on the "Start" button, a menu with system management tabs will open. With it, you can manage disks, change system settings, set up a network, search and perform other operations.
Right-clicking on the Start button brings up a tabbed menu of system management It is possible to remove tiles and add new ones using the icons on the left side of the menu. To do this, follow these steps:
If you remove all the tiles, the menu will take on an almost classic look. This can be done if the user does not use the right half when working. In addition, it increases resources random access memory, since the tiles take up a significant amount of it due to the drawing of graphic images.
How to bring back the classic look of the Start menu
Due to the fact that appearance keys and the Start menu is very different from the usual classic look, then, naturally, many users will want to return to the interface familiar over the years, like Windows 7. To do this, you can apply two well-known methods:
- take advantage of the standard Windows features 10;
- install software third party developer.
How to apply the standard features, described in the previous chapter of this article.
Installing third-party software requires the use of one of the publicly available and trusted utilities listed below:
- StartIsBack++;
- Classic Shell;
- Start10.
You can use other utilities that allow you to return to the classic design of the Start menu, but the above are the undisputed leaders in this direction. They occupy a small amount of space on your hard drive and make it possible to change the presentation of the menu with a minimum number of actions.
To take advantage of the utilities for changing the external interface of the Start button and menu, you must perform a series of sequential steps:
- StartIsBack++ allows you to return the familiar image of the menu and the Start button. To do this, you need to do the following:
- Classic Shell gained popularity after the release of the eighth edition of Windows. This utility made it possible to return the "Start" key to the "Taskbar", since in the usual design there was no key there. In the Windows 10 edition, this problem is no longer there, but now, using the program, you can return to the classic design. To do this, you need to do the following:
- Start10 changes the standard windows menu 10 on your immediately after installation. This menu is more similar to the Start menu in Windows 7 and doesn't differ much from it. In the utility settings, you can remove the Start key, select the size of the icons in the menu, and adjust other settings. To run the utility, you need to perform the following operations:
Changing the start key and menu makes it possible to return the familiar working interface for most users. In addition, such manipulations can improve the performance of the computer.
Worker Windows interface 10 certainly looks more attractive than its predecessors, but at the same time uses a very large amount of RAM and video memory. For standalone devices such as a laptop or tablet, Desktop takes even more resources. After returning to the classic view, you can increase the amount of free memory and battery power by reducing the requirements for drawing graphics.
Video: How to return the Start menu to the classic look using Classic Shell
Customizing the Start Menu in Windows 10
The new Start menu in Windows 10 has two parts:
- the left half is a classic view using pictograms;
- the right half are "live" tiles using the Metro interface.
The menu has its own settings, which can always be changed if necessary.
Video: How to Customize the Start Menu in Windows 10
Switch desktop from classic view to full screen and vice versa
Initially, Windows 10 is installed on the hard drive of the computer, already having the Start button in the Taskbar. To switch the display of the "Desktop" to the home screen mode, you need to perform the following sequence of actions:
Also, run full screen mode You can when you activate the "Tablet Mode". This will require the following steps:
Video: how to switch the "Desktop" to full-screen display mode
Customize the start menu color
Changing the color and shape of the Start menu in Windows 10 is carried out according to the following algorithm of actions:
Video: How to Change the Color of the Start Menu in Windows 10
Rules for working with "live" tiles in the "Start" menu
If desired, users can change the size of "live" tiles. You can also move them, edit groups, pin and unpin.
How to resize and move live tiles
To transform the size of a live tile, follow these steps:
How to edit groups of "live" tiles in the menu
Windows 10 has a feature to distribute tiles into different groups. To create a new group:
Advanced Start Menu Settings
To customize the apps that will appear by default on the Start menu, follow these steps:
And you can also set a specific set of directories to display in the Start menu. To do this, a sequence of certain actions is performed:
Video: How to Change Basic Start Menu Options
Reasons Why the Start Menu May Not Open in Windows 10
The exact cause that causes problems when working with the Start menu is on this moment not exactly established. According to Microsoft experts, this can happen for several main reasons:
- incorrectly installed system updates;
- crashes when drawing a graphical interface;
- damage to system files and directories;
- system error inheritance Windows installations 10 on Windows 7 or Windows 8.1;
- failure in the system registry;
- penetration of malware into the system.
In addition to these reasons, there may be many other, minor reasons that affect the operation of the Start menu when the key does not respond to user commands.
What to do if the Start Menu won't open
There are several proven methods for fixing bugs that affect the operation of the Start key and menu.
Solving problems in the Start menu using a special utility
To fix errors when working with the Start menu, Microsoft specialists have developed a small utility. It can be downloaded from the official website of the company. The utility works without installation immediately after launch. To use it, you need to follow the following instructions:
- Go to the official Microsoft website.
Select the "Support" tab on the Microsoft website - Click on the "Support" tab.
- Select the problematic Windows product.
Click the Windows icon - In the window that opens, click on the "Troubleshoot problems when opening the Start menu or Cortana" tab.
Click on the "Troubleshoot problems when opening the Start menu or Cortana" tab - Select the "Try the troubleshooter" tab from the suggested list of troubleshooting tools.
Click on the "Try the troubleshooter" tab - In the drop-down tab, click on the line "Start Menu Troubleshooter".
Click on the line "Start Menu Troubleshooter" - Open batch file startmenu.diagcab.
Click on the "Open" button in the pop-up window - Run the cab file startmenu.
Run the startmenu file through "Explorer" - In the "Main Menu" panel that opens, click on the "Next" button.
Click the "Next" button in the "Main Menu" - The utility will begin the process of searching for problems with the Start menu.
Wait for the Start Menu Troubleshooter to finish - At the end of the procedure, click on the "Close" button. All bug fixes that are found are carried out automatically.
Click on the "Close" button if the utility does not detect any problems
The View More Details tab is for viewing search criteria for issues. The utility checks the Start menu for the following parameters:
- mistakes system registry;
- incorrect installation of received updates;
- state of the database of "live" tiles.
Based on the results of the check, a report is generated, which, if necessary, can be sent to print.
Using the "Start Menu Troubleshooter" is the most effective method at the moment, which fixes errors in the Start menu with almost a hundred percent guarantee.
Restart File Explorer to Fix Start Menu Errors in Windows 10
Sometimes restarting the explorer.exe application is enough to restore the start menu. To execute it:
Video: How to restart File Explorer in Windows 10
Repairing the Start Menu with Registry Editor
You can restore the correct operation of the Start menu by changing the system registry. To do this, you need to make some corrections and carry out a number of operations:
- Right-click on the "Start" button.
- Click on the "Run" line.
In the menu, click on the line "Run" - Enter the regedit command and click on the "OK" button.
Enter the regedit command and click on the "OK" button - Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced.
- Right click on free space on the right side of the panel.
- Hover your mouse pointer over "Create" and in the drop-down menu, click on the item "Option DOWRD (32-bit)".
Create a new DOWRD parameter (32 bits) - Name it EnableXAMLStartMenu.
- Click on the new parameter with the left mouse button and enter the number 0 in the "Value" field.
In the "Value" field, set the value to 0 - Restart your computer.
It is recommended that only experienced users make changes to the registry. If you are not sure that you can handle it, then it is better to entrust the solution of the problem to professionals so that you do not accidentally make an unrecoverable mistake that can only be corrected by reinstalling the system.
Video: How to Repair the Start Menu Using the Registry Editor
Restoring the Start Menu Using the Built-in Maintenance Utility
You can try to fix the Start menu error using the built-in Maintenance utility. To run the utility, do the following:
- Launch the "Control Panel" by double-clicking on the icon on the "Desktop".
Double click on the Control Panel icon to open it - Click on the Security and Maintenance Center icon.
operating room Windows system has long been well established among users. It is convenient, understandable and reliable, however, it sometimes fails. For example, some people who have installed Windows computer 10, managed to face an extremely inconvenient glitch. They simply do not have a Start menu, that is, the button was pressed by them, but nothing happened, the start screen did not even appear. This is extremely unpleasant and complicates the use of the system. Therefore, if the Start menu does not open in Windows 10, you should try to solve the problem as soon as possible. And you can do this in several ways.
The debate about whether Start is needed at all or you can do without it began even when this menu was removed in Windows 8. Then many users began to express dissatisfaction, although there were those who even liked this decision. As a result, the developers returned the familiar Start to everyone, and in Windows 10 they even improved it.
However, if neither the standard menu nor the start screen works, then this already becomes a problem. Unable to quickly open desired programs, go to specific folders, easily perform system setup and other actions. Agree, because of this, working on a computer becomes less pleasant and convenient, so you should at least try to solve the problem that has arisen. By the way, why such a failure occurs is quite difficult to say. This is probably due to the fact that Windows 10 has not yet been fully finalized, and various glitches arise. Fortunately, most people manage to successfully eliminate them on their own.
Solve the problem by editing the registry
Having found that the Start button suddenly stopped working, first of all, you should check the integrity of the system files. It is extremely easy to do this. You will need to activate the command prompt as an administrator, then enter into it: sfc /scannow. Now we need to wait for the result. It can show that there is no integrity violation. In this case, you will have to try the method described below.
First of all, you need to open the registry editor. To do this, you must press Windows + R. A window called "Run" will open. It was created specifically to open various programs and services. In the line "Open" you must enter the following: regedit. If everything is done correctly, the registry editor will open.
Instruction:
- The first step in the registry editor is to navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced. The last folder, which is needed, is located exactly along this path. Therefore, it makes no sense to look for it in other sections.
- Having opened desired folder, you will need to create a parameter in it. To do this, right-click on an empty area in the window. This will cause context menu. There you need to select Create - DWORD Value (32 bits). This file must be given a specific name - EnableXAMLStartMenu. There you will be prompted to set a value - you must leave 0. It may happen that the parameter you are creating already exists. Then it must be opened and the value changed to 0. The calculus must be selected as hexadecimal.
- Now you can click on OK, close the editor and restart your computer.
In most cases, this method helps and the Start button starts working, but some users note that the problem still remains. But this is not a reason to despair, as there are other ways to solve trouble.
Re-registration of the start menu
As already mentioned, the problem associated with the fact that Start has stopped working is found by many users. Some of them are starting to get used to using the device without it, others are looking for the cause of the malfunction. But the most important thing at this moment is to try everyone accessible ways solve this trouble.
One of effective ways, due to which the button will work again, is considered a re-registration of the menu. This is done simply and quickly, so problems should not arise. First you need to go to the "Task Manager". You can call it, for example, through the context menu.
There you need to hover over the File section and select Run a new task. This is already half the battle done. Now you need to enter in the line Open "powershell" and check the box that the task is created with administrator rights. Having done this, you need to click on OK.
In the window that appears, you will need to enter the following exactly:
Get-appxpackage -all *shellexperience* -packagetype bundle |% (add-appxpackage -register -disabledevelopmentmode ($_.installlocation + “\appxmetadata\appxbundlemanifest.xml”))
It is advisable to copy all this, and not rewrite it manually, since there is a high probability of making a mistake. Now you need to press Enter and wait until the command is successfully executed. After that, you can close it and restart your computer.
Now the problems must be solved. However, there is a small note. If this action was performed by a user who does not have administrator rights, then this method may not help. In this case, you must contact a person who has administrator rights. It is with his account and you need to do all of the above.
It may happen that after that the problem will not be solved. Then there is only one right, but unpleasant solution. You will need to update and reinstall the operating system, since it is likely that there is a failure in itself that cannot be fixed with normal actions. Of course, all this is not particularly pleasant, since it will take a lot of time, but it is necessary if the Start has stopped working, and you can’t do without it.
You can also see the solution to this problem in the video below.
Conclusion
It is impossible to say for sure whether the above methods will help or the button will still not work. It all depends on the situation of a particular person, since there is no single reason why a failure occurs. Some people are quite successful in coping with the problem, while others have to turn to service center. In any case, if you make enough effort, the glitch can be eliminated. As for the reasons for its appearance, they can be caused by both a system failure and the person themselves. Which of these options is better is difficult to say. In any case, it is better not to leave the problem unresolved, as it can bring a lot of trouble.
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