KB5051974 broke Start Menu — UI regression needs urgent fix

Arfan Alam 0 Reputation points
2025-12-15T01:32:45.39+00:00

Hey Mirco, After installing K8505, the new start menu with the tabs and the buttons feels uncomfortable and visually broken. The background turned into a solid dark block and its affecting usability. I'm sure many users dislike this change too

Please add an "are you sure" prompt before installing updates, Clearly list the changes they do

My poor kirby is stuck behind a glass - please fix this UI regression in the next updates BTW, I appreciate the work you all do to make our feedback come true! Copillot helped me write this (expect for the make our feedback come true part) Thanks goodbye

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Start Menu
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  1. Huy-K 13,985 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2025-12-16T01:15:23.1166667+00:00

    Dear @Arfan Alam,

    Thank you for posting your question in the Microsoft Q&A forum.

    We apologize for any inconvenience you may encounter when using our services/ products. Based on your description, kindly try these following steps:

    System file repair

    • Navigate to Command Prompt (Run as Administrator) > type:
    sfc /scannow
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
    • Restart when complete.

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