Windows 10: after installed Last updated April 22, 2025 my start menu not working.

after installed Last updated April 22, 2025 my start menu not working.

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Start menu not working

Hello Barry,

Please help us with the below information to help you better.

• Have you installed all the pending updates on your system?
• Did you make any recent software/hardware changes to your computer?

As an initial troubleshooting step I would suggest you to install all the pending updates on your system and if you are using Microsoft account suggest you to sign out and sign in again and check if resolves the issue.

I suggest you to perform Start menu troubleshooter
from the below article and check if it help in addressing your issue.

Get help with the Windows 10 Start menu:

Customize the Taskbar in Windows - Microsoft Support

Let us know if you need any further assistance on Windows related issues and we will be glad to help.

 

Start menu and action center is not working in Windows 10

Hi,

I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve the issue.

Before we proceed, I need more information to help you better.

• 
  What is the exact issue that you’re facing with Start menu?
  
• 
  Are you not able to open Start menu?
  
• 
  Are you getting any error message?
  

I suggest you to follow the step below and check if it helps.

Step 1: Check for the latest updates and install.

• 
  Press Windows logo key +R, enter
  MS-settings: and then press OK. This opens Settings.
  
• 
  In Settings, go to Update & security >
  Windows Update, and then select Check for updates. Install any available updates and restart your PC if required.
  

Step 2: I suggest you to run
Start menu troubleshooter. After you've completed the troubleshooter, restart your device.

Keep us posted on this issue so that we can assist you better.

 

Start menu and taskbar not working.

Hi Deva,

Thank you for updating.

I suggest you to refer the link below and follow the troubleshooting steps suggested.

Troubleshoot problems opening the Start menu or Cortana.

Customize the Taskbar in Windows - Microsoft Support

Hope the Start menu works after performing the steps suggested. Thank you.