How to fix Windows 11 start menu not working

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By thedigitrendz

How to fix Windows 11 start menu not working

If the start menu in Windows 11 is not working, there are several steps you can try to fix the issue:

  1. Restart your computer: Sometimes, simply restarting your computer can fix minor issues with the start menu.
  2. Check for updates: Make sure that your system is up to date by checking for updates in the Windows Update settings.
  3. Run the Start menu troubleshooter: Microsoft provides a troubleshooter that can help identify and fix problems with the start menu. To run the troubleshooter, follow these steps:
  • Type “troubleshoot” into the search bar and click on “Troubleshoot settings”
  • Click on “Windows Store Apps”
  • Click on “Run the troubleshooter”
  1. Reset the start menu: If the troubleshooter doesn’t fix the issue, you can try resetting the start menu by following these steps:
  • Type “powershell” into the search bar and right-click on “Windows PowerShell”
  • Select “Run as administrator”
  • Type the following command into the PowerShell window and press Enter: Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”}
  1. Create a new user account: If the start menu still isn’t working, you may have a problem with your user account. To fix this, you can create a new user account and see if the start menu works correctly on the new account. To create a new user account, follow these steps:
  • Type “settings” into the search bar and click on “Settings”
  • Click on “Accounts”
  • Click on “Family & other users”
  • Click on “Add someone else to this PC”
  • Follow the prompts to create a new Microsoft account or a local account
  1. Repair or reset Windows: If none of the above steps fix the issue, you may need to repair or reset your Windows installation. To do this, you will need a Windows installation media (such as a USB drive or DVD) and a product key. Follow the prompts to repair or reset your installation.

I hope these steps help fix the start menu in Windows 11. If you continue to have problems, it may be a good idea to seek further assistance from Microsoft or a technical support professional.

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