My Windows 11 Start Button is no longer working.

Anonymous
2024-03-18T17:15:44+00:00

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.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-05-06T14:52:44+00:00

    Unfortunately this results in a big blue box saying "This app has been blocked by the administrator".
    It hasn't, I know because I'm the administrator.

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-04-13T12:59:24+00:00

    I cannot open settings at all so i'm not even able to do number 1 on your list.

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-03-19T22:02:35+00:00

    Found a possible solution!!!

    To anyone having this issue, I pressed the windows key + s key, and it opened up windows search as expected, but what wasn't expected was once I opened up the search the windows button now works again! I can access the start menu again!!

    This worked for me.

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  4. Anonymous
    2025-02-09T14:28:29+00:00

    Hi, Klauwaart

    I'm really sorry, I really realize the importance of the start menu when you say that, a lot of approaches need to revolve around it.

    For the uninstalling of updates mentioned in method 1, you can right click on the start menu and select Display settings, which also opens the settings screen, and then follow the steps.

    For the restore operation mentioned in method 2, you can also open the settings via Display settings.

    • Select System > Recovery > Advanced startup > Restart now
    • Select Troubleshooting > Advanced options > System restore

    It should now operate smoothly, if you have any questions, feel free to let me know.

    Best Regards

    Martin | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

    will this remove the whole data in my PC

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-12-20T19:52:28+00:00

    We have been chasing this problem for quite a while. I suggest creating a restore point once you get your computer working, but yes we have had to re-install on many occasions.

    We have had this problem on every brand of computer, so it's not a Dell or Asus problem, it's deffinately a windows issue.

    I removed a group policy which prevented apps from running under AppData and it appeared to work for a while, but then the issue propped up again.

    Would love some help from MS on this.

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