{"id":632,"date":"2017-08-07T03:44:00","date_gmt":"2017-08-07T03:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iseepassword.com\/blog\/?p=632"},"modified":"2023-10-10T10:50:33","modified_gmt":"2023-10-10T10:50:33","slug":"fix-windows-10-start-menu-not-working-issue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iseepassword.com\/blog\/fix-windows-10-start-menu-not-working-issue\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix Windows 10 Start Menu Not Working Issue?"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the advent of Microsoft Windows 10 operating system, Windows Start Menu too has made a comeback as it was not introduced in the Windows 8 version. But in spite of the introduction of Start menu, it seems to reportedly have some issues. The most irritating part is that it would not open when you click on the Start menu icon, or if you press the Windows logo key from the keyboard. On top of that, if you press it continuously for a moment, it might freeze the search box adjacent to the Start menu too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It was believed that the cause might be due to the interruption while the Windows update is being installed, but with recent statistics it is found to be of some sort of bug problem associated with the operating system.<\/span><\/p>\n

Well, start menu is one of the essential components of the Windows operating system. To access any tool or a program users usually prefer to click on Start menu conventionally rather than trying out short keys all the time. Thus troubling issue with Start menu can really slow down the user\u2019s operating speed and thereby the productivity at work places.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here in this article, we would discuss few of the remedies which are at their best would help you to fix Windows 10 Start Menu Not Working. Continue reading to know the methods and tricks in detail.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Method #1: Reinstall Windows Apps<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Here in this section, we would download and reinstall the Windows apps again to fix a stuck Start menu problem. Now this would not take much time, but you better back up your files, if any you have saved in your Apps. Then follow the given guidelines.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 1:Type \u201cWindows PowerShell\u201d in the search box and right-click on it from the result found, and select \u201cRun as administrator\u201d to open it with administrator privileges.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 2.Once the PowerShell blue box appears, copy and paste the given link as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n

Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)AppXManifest.xml”}<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 3.Wait until the downloading and reinstallation of apps process completes, and then reboot your computer to give it a fresh start, and most possibly your problem will be fixed.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Reinstall<\/span><\/p>\n

If this method doesn\u2019t work, try out the next one.<\/span><\/p>\n

Method #2: Replace Corrupt Files by Running System File Checker<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Many a times, the files from Windows update get corrupted by bugs and viruses that are frequently invited by the user while using Internet or other external sources. These corrupt files altogether mess up with the system performance and can even prevent the Start Menu from appearing properly. Thus follow the guideline mentioned below to solve the problem.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 1.Press \u201cCtrl + Shift + Esc\u201d key combination from the keyboard to open the task manager.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 2.Click on \u201cFile\u201d from the menu bar, and then select \u201cRun new task\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 3.Once a short panel with a blank box pops up, type \u201cPowerShell\u201d and tick the check box \u201cCreate this task with administrative privileges\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0into it and hit \u201cEnter\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 4.When the Blue dialog box of PowerShell appears, type \u201csfc \/scannow\u201d on the window and press \u201cEnter\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Reinstall<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 5.You will be shown any of the three notifications as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n