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
    2024-08-26T19:40:30+00:00

    Doesn’t work doesn’t help what is it not doing? Does the form work or did it load and not solve the problem?

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-08-26T19:11:39+00:00

    your app doesnt work for me...

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-08-26T19:07:47+00:00

    right click the wifi icon in the lower right and click network and internet settings to bypass "start" and get into settings easier

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-08-26T18:25:02+00:00

    I found that by modifying the registry I could get the start button repaired so I made an automated app to repair it.

    here is the link and how to use the app.

    1. Download the link

    https://github.com/DwainSnickles/StartButton-Fix/blob/master/StartButton%20Fix.zip

    1. Unzip it and run the exe file,

    1. Select the current location of the start menu button
    2. I forgot to add the close after repair check box so just ignore it.
    3. Click the button to start the repair.

    It simply changes the registry key from 0 or 1 respectively. It works for me every time. I assume no responsibility so use it at your own risk.

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-08-26T12:03:50+00:00

    I made a windows forms app to do this for you if you want to automate the process.

    I found that by modifying the registry I could get the start button repaired so I made an automated app to repair it.

    here is the link and how to use the app.

    1. Download the link

    https://github.com/DwainSnickles/StartButton-Fix/blob/master/StartButton%20Fix.zip

    1. Unzip it and run the exe file,

    1. Select the current location of the start menu button
    2. I forgot to add the close after repair check box so just ignore it.
    3. Click the button to start the repair.

    It simply changes the registry key from 0 or 1 respectively. It works for me every time. I assume no responsibility so use it at your own risk.

    Or you can try it by yourself if you're comfortable with modifying the registry.

    How to get the windows start button right click working without creating a new user RESOLVED. This is what worked for me STEP BY STEP.

    1. Open Settings
    2. On left menu click Personalization
    3. Scroll down to Taskbar Click it
    4. Click Taskbar Behaviors
    5. Click Taskbar Alignment
    6. Check Select Center from dropdown list.
    7. Note verify the windows icon will now be on the left side of the taskbar and if right click works, if you're ok with that your you're done.

    To return the windows button back to center reselect center from dropdown menu and now you're back to normal.

    Good luck enjoy the windows start button working again.

    Feel free reply if you need more information.

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