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Hello,
Since yesterday my Windows 11 Start Button is no longer working.
It animates when I click it, but nothing else happens, also, my taskbar keeps switching on and off.
I don't know whether that is relevant or has anything to do with the problem, but two days ago I had Windows updates two days on the trot.
I have tried a number of recommended solutions, like commands in Pwoer shell, sfc /scannow, the DISM commands, updating my graphics drivcer, registry hacks, tried to re-install Windows but gave up when I saw I couldn't keep my files.
In short, none of the above have worked.
The thing is, some things I cannot do, like check my updates etc., as some Windows key commands don't work, eg. Windows + I.
Has anyone got any further advice for me, please?
Thank you very much in advance.
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I have the same problem and when I suddenly checked the notification(in the right-bottom corner), I saw a notification from Armoury Crate: The windows key is disable. Press the Fn+ Windows key to enable it. You can also enable it through Armoury Crate :v
I suddenly find I have the same problem. I have not really used the windows box for a couple of months, but yesterday>nothing! No search function, although the 'search' box is showing. The Windows icon will only work with a right click. No left click function. I have tried the left/centre position for the taskbar, but nothing happens.
Any further ideas? I have tried every fix available on the internet.
You would think that Microsoft could sort this problem out that occurs on virtually every build.
Windows Specifications:
Edition Windows 11 Home
Version 23H2
Installed on 11/08/2023
OS build 22635.3575
Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22700.1011.0
Hello,
I am currently facing the same issue with an update I have installed yesterday.
Fortunately, I am able to access some features of the windows start menu by using the Windows Logo + S shortcut. It does not provide access to power or reset buttons, however, its a workaround that may be useful for some that don't want to uninstall the update or restore the system.
Hope this issue gets resolved soon.
I had to eventually do a reset and everything is back. Unfortunately I have lost some software. Windows is more trouble than it is worth.
If the same problem occurs on other peoples computers, windows has an inbuilt glitch and they should be sorting it, rather than investing in upgrades that nobody hardly use.
Can you imagine if the thing that suddenly stopped working was keeping people alive, or helping to fly a plane.
right click the wifi icon in the lower right and click network and internet settings to bypass "start" and get into settings easier
