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
    2025-05-23T23:03:31+00:00

    Had same issue. Nothing work to fix it. I gave up and reinstalled windows.

    Unfortunately, even in 2025 with all this technology, Microsoft has yet to make a stable product. 🤦

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  2. 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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  3. Anonymous
    2025-05-06T10:51:39+00:00

    None of this works.

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  4. Anonymous
    2025-05-06T10:50:12+00:00

    I have the exact same problem over a year later. You'd think Microsoft would be on this like a tramp on chips, but no.

    I followed your instructions, logging in as a local administrator, and deleted the shell folder.

    Glad it worked for you, but it didn't work for me.

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  5. 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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