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
    2024-05-03T14:45:23+00:00

    Hello Martin,

    I right-clicked the Windows Start Button Icon and then selected "settings" and nothing opened.

    How can I get to the Windows Settings to then perform the uninstall updates?

    Thank you,

    Richard

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-05-10T19:39:45+00:00

    I am having the same issue. I can't get to the settings....

    I right click on the start button and I see settings, but when I click on it nothing happens.

    If I click on the start button nothing happens.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-05-12T06:29:53+00:00

    Same thing just happened to me. I installed Windows updates than all I get is the MC bubble screen. If I right click to get display settings I just get the little circle going round and round. I am in the middle of a deadline and I can't do anything with the bubble screen.

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-05-16T07:05:31+00:00

    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.

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-07-05T18:01:25+00:00

    your solution suggest that I use the start--> settings --> etc. please explain how to do without start working!!

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