{"id":21093,"date":"2023-07-12T14:00:45","date_gmt":"2023-07-12T14:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aikdesigns.com\/blog\/?p=21093"},"modified":"2024-01-21T09:06:32","modified_gmt":"2024-01-21T09:06:32","slug":"windows-10-start-menu-not-working","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aikdesigns.com\/blog\/windows-10-start-menu-not-working\/","title":{"rendered":"Fix Windows 10 Start Menu Not Working 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the most irritating issues that comes with Windows 10 is ”\u00a0Start menu not working<\/strong>” issue.<\/span>\u00a0Many have encountered this problem.<\/span>\u00a0However, you needn’t be concerned as the issue is easily solved.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Fix Start Menu Not Working in Windows 10<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Numerous solutions can help you solve the issue that is causing the Start Menu not working.<\/span>\u00a0You can follow these solutions each one by one, and then look for the one that is most effective for you:<\/span><\/p>\n

Methods To Fix Start Menu Not Working<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Solution 1: Relogging Into Your Account<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Logging back in to your account is the quickest and most efficient ways to resolve the issue.<\/span>\u00a0To log into your account Follow the following steps:<\/span><\/p>\n

First step<\/strong>\u00a01. use the\u00a0Ctrl + Alt + Del<\/strong>\u00a0keys simultaneously from your keyboard.<\/span>\u00a0After that, click\u00a0Sign Out.<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 2.<\/strong>\u00a0Step 2: Enter the\u00a0password<\/strong>\u00a0and again to login.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 3.<\/strong>\u00a0Make sure your start menu is functioning properly.<\/span><\/p>\n

If this doesn’t work for you, you can try the following strategies.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Solution 2: Creating A New User Account<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1.<\/strong>\u00a0Begin by making an right click on the taskbar located at the end of your desktop, and from the menu choose\u00a0the Task Manager<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

2.<\/strong>\u00a02. From the Task Manager window, select\u00a0the File<\/strong>\u00a0option on the top, and then click\u00a0to run a new task.<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 3.<\/strong>\u00a0Step 3: Type PowerShell into the box.<\/span>\u00a0Also, ensure that you make sure to tick that box ”\u00a0Create this task with administrative privileges<\/strong>” and then press the\u00a0OK<\/strong>\u00a0button.<\/span><\/p>\n

4.<\/strong>: Powershell window will show up.<\/span>\u00a0After that, in PowerShell, in the PowerShell PowerShell, paste the following command, and then press enter:\u00a0Net user name newusername newpassword\/add<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Note<\/strong>: You must set the user name and password according to your preference.<\/span><\/p>\n

5.<\/strong>\u00a0Step 5: Then,\u00a0restart<\/strong>\u00a0your system, and then log in using the account you created. account that you created.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sixth step<\/strong>\u00a0Step 6: Now verify that the Start menu works.<\/span>\u00a0You can also change your local account to one that is a Microsoft account.<\/span>\u00a0Once you have done this, you are able to transfer your data and settings.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Solution 3: Disabling Antivirus Programs<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If your system is running antivirus programs like\u00a0Norton, Avast, AVG, Kaspersky,<\/strong>etc.<\/span>\u00a0You should disable the programs temporarily to see whether they’re the cause of the issue with the Start menu not functioning.<\/span>\u00a0After switching off your firewall, if the Start menu is working as expected and you are able to access it, call the software maker for assistance.<\/span><\/p>\n

Do not worry about temporarily disabling the antivirus program as Microsoft is the only company with its own security software that is called Windows Defender.<\/span>\u00a0When you’ve turned off other antivirus programs, Windows Defender is enabled.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Solution 4: Uninstalling Dropbox<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In some cases, Dropbox prevents Start menu from working correctly.<\/span>\u00a0It is in conflict incompatible with Start menu and won’t permit users to utilize all features of Start menu. Start panel.<\/span><\/p>\n

To remove the Dropbox from your computer take the steps listed below:<\/span><\/p>\n

Method 1<\/strong>\u00a0First begin by pressing the\u00a0Windows and R<\/strong>\u00a0keys together on your keyboard, to launch the Run dialog box.<\/span>\u00a0Then, enter\u00a0the Control Panel<\/strong>\u00a0within the dialog box and click the\u00a0OK<\/strong>\u00a0button.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 2.<\/strong>\u00a0Step 2: Click on\u00a0Uninstall the program<\/strong>\u00a0option.<\/span><\/p>\n

3.<\/strong>\u00a03: In the list, type in your\u00a0Dropbox<\/strong>\u00a0application.<\/span>\u00a0Click it, then right click and choose\u00a0uninstall<\/strong>\u00a0to delete it from your computer.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Solution 5: Checking and Repairing Windows Files<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Sometimes corrupted system files can stop from working properly. Start menu from functioning correctly.<\/span>\u00a0However, you can fix it with two built-in system tools.<\/span>\u00a0To dothis, follow the steps below:<\/span><\/p>\n

First step<\/strong>\u00a0Step 1: Begin with an right click on the taskbar located at the lower right of your desktop. from the menu choose\u00a0the Task Manager<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Second step<\/strong>\u00a02. From the Task Manager window, click on the\u00a0the File<\/strong>\u00a0option on the top, and then click\u00a0the Run New Task option.<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 3.<\/strong>\u00a0Step 3: Type PowerShell into the box.<\/span>\u00a0Also, ensure that you mark in the field ”\u00a0Create this task with administrative privileges<\/strong>” and then press the\u00a0OK<\/strong>\u00a0button.<\/span><\/p>\n

step 4<\/strong>\u00a0Step 4: Enter the command\u00a0sfc\/scannow<\/strong>\u00a0using PowerShell and press the\u00a0Enter<\/strong>\u00a0button on your keyboard.<\/span>\u00a0It will take some time to complete, just wait for it to complete.<\/span><\/p>\n

5.<\/strong>\u00a0Following this, type in the following command into the PowerShell and then press Enter on your keyboard.<\/span>\u00a0Then, wait for it to finish.<\/span><\/p>\n

DISM \/Online \/Cleanup-Image \/RestoreHealth<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sixth step<\/strong>\u00a0After completing the tests, verify that the Start menu is functioning right now.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Solution 6: Running Microsoft Start Menu Troubleshooter<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Following the update to Windows, Microsoft identified the issue of Start menus not being working properly, and they launched\u00a0Microsoft Start menu troubleshooter<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

This troubleshooter checks if Start Menu and Cortana are properly installed, and many other things similar to this.<\/span><\/p>\n

You must install this troubleshooter now and check if the issue is fixed.<\/span>\u00a0If the issue isn’t solved, then follow the next procedure.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Solution 7: Reinstalling Cortana<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Try reinstalling Cortana to solve the issue of the Start menu not functioning correctly.<\/span>\u00a0How to do it:<\/span><\/p>\n

First step<\/strong>\u00a0Begin by making clicking on the taskbar at end of your desktop, and from the menu choose\u00a0the Task Manager<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Second step<\/strong>\u00a02. From the Task Manager window, select the\u00a0the File<\/strong>\u00a0option on the top. Select\u00a0the Run New Task option.<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 3.<\/strong>\u00a0Step 3: Type PowerShell into the box.<\/span>\u00a0Make sure you make sure to tick in the field ”\u00a0Create this task with administrative privileges<\/strong>” and click the\u00a0OK<\/strong>\u00a0button.<\/span><\/p>\n

step 4<\/strong>\u00a0Copy the following command and paste it into PowerShell and then hit Enter after you have pasted the command:<\/span><\/p>\n

Get-AppXPackage -Name Microsoft.Windows.Cortana | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMo<\/strong><\/span>
\nde -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\\AppXManifest.xml”}<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

If the command fails Try the following command:<\/span><\/p>\n

Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

5.<\/strong>\u00a0So, Cortana is successfully installed.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Solution 8: Making A Registry Tweak<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Before performing this step , create an archive from your computer registry.<\/span>\u00a0After you have created your backup Follow the steps below:<\/span><\/p>\n

Method 1<\/strong>\u00a0First, hit the\u00a0Windows and R<\/strong>\u00a0key together from your keyboard. This will open the Run dialog box.<\/span>\u00a0Then, type\u00a0regedit<\/strong>\u00a0into the box, and then click the\u00a0OK<\/strong>\u00a0button.<\/span><\/p>\n

2.<\/strong>: The Registry Editor will show up.<\/span>\u00a0Then, open the folders in the order:<\/span><\/p>\n

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE ->SYSTEM ->CurrentControlSet ->Services ->WpnUserService<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 3.<\/strong>\u00a03. On the right-hand side of the window Double click the ”\u00a0Start<\/strong>” and then enter the Value information in the format of ”\u00a04<\/strong>“.<\/span>\u00a0Hit the\u00a0OK<\/strong>\u00a0button.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lastly, restart your system to make the modifications.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Solution 9: Restarting Windows Explorer<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Another solution is to restart the Windows Explorer process on Windows 10.<\/span>\u00a0This is how:<\/span><\/p>\n

1.<\/strong>\u00a0Begin by making an right click on the taskbar located at the lower right of your desktop. from the menu choose\u00a0the Task Manager<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

2.<\/strong>\u00a02. Click in”Windows Explorer” Step 2: Click on the ”\u00a0Processes<\/strong>” tab, and look for the ”\u00a0Windows Explorer<\/strong>” process.<\/span>\u00a0Finally select it with a right click and select ”\u00a0Restart<\/strong>” from the menu of options.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Solution 10: Running Application Identity Service<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There’s a service known as\u00a0Applocker<\/strong>\u00a0that is utilized by the Application Identity Service to determine the applications that should run or to not be running on the system.<\/span>\u00a0This means that you can make it run if you’re facing issues in the menu called Start, as it assists in fixing the issue.<\/span><\/p>\n

Method 1<\/strong>\u00a0First start the Run box by pressing the\u00a0Windows and the R<\/strong>\u00a0key simultaneously and typing\u00a0services.msc<\/strong>\u00a0in box.<\/span>\u00a0Hit the\u00a0OK<\/strong>\u00a0button.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 2.<\/strong>\u00a0A window for Services will open and click right onto the\u00a0Application Identity<\/strong>\u00a0and then click ”\u00a0Start<\/strong>“.<\/span><\/p>\n

Finally,\u00a0Reboot<\/strong>\u00a0your system and verify whether the issue is still present or not.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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