However, on July 29, Microsoft announced that it was going to be retiring the Start menu in Windows 10. This is a big deal because the Start menu has been a mainstay of Windows for more than 20 years and it has been a major part of the operating system’s design. Microsoft said that it will continue to provide features for users to customize their start menus, but they will no longer be available in the default installation of Windows 10.

Windows 10’s Start Menu is one of the most well-known and fundamental designs in the Windows operating system. It has been unchanged for years, even though its appearance may have changed. To fix any unique Windows 10 Start Menu issues, we’ll cover some simple and not so quick fixes.

Ways  to Fix Start Menu Not Working in Windows 10

Sign Out and Sign in Your Account

To sign out of your account, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete at the same time and click “Sign out.” ..

Wait for a few moments, and then you will be on the login screen again.

If you have trouble logging in or starting your computer, try the following:

  • Make sure you’re using the correct password.
  • Try restarting your computer.
  • Try changing your password. ..

Run SFC Scanner for Corrupt System Files

In the command prompt, type the following: net stop wuauserv net start wuauserv ..

The /scannow command runs a full system scan of your computer.

Check for Windows Updates

Press Windows + I to open the Settings app.

Windows Update will check for updates and show you a list of available updates. You can choose to install the updates, or continue using the current version.

If you have a new Windows 10 update, please install it now.

Update drivers

Windows +R on the keyboard and then type “devmgmt.msc”. Click on “OK” as displayed in the image below.

Now, right-click on all the drivers and click on “Update Driver”.

Restart System

Type the following command and press Enter: netstat -an The netstat command displays all active network connections. ..

Shutdown /r will shutdown your computer and remove all files from the hard drive.

Final Words

If your Start Menu isn’t working as it should, follow these steps:

  1. Check for updates. Windows 10 updates can sometimes fix problems with the Start Menu. If you don’t have any recent updates, try to install them.
  2. Disable Fast Startup. Fast Startup can sometimes cause problems with the Start Menu. If you’re having trouble starting your computer, try disabling Fast Startup first.
  3. Check for compatibility issues. Sometimes incompatible programs or hardware can cause problems with the Start Menu. Try uninstalling any programs that are causing problems and see if that fixes things.
  4. Reset the registry . The registry is a set of files that Windows uses to store important information about your computer and its settings. Sometimes problems with the registry can cause the StartMenu not to work correctly. Try resetting the registry by following these steps: 1) Press Windows+R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box 2) Type regedit and press Enter 3) Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon 4) Right-click “Winlogon” and select “Delete” from the menu ..