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Unable to click on start button –

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1. Quick Fixes

  • Restart Windows Explorer: Press  to open Task Manager, find “Windows Explorer” in the list, right-click it, and select Restart.
  • Restart your PC: A simple reboot often clears temporary glitches.
  • Check for Updates: If possible, go to Settings > Windows Update and install any pending updates, as these often contain fixes for UI bugs.

2. Repair System Files

If the Start button still doesn’t work, try running system file repairs: 

  1. Press  to open Task Manager.
  2. Click File > Run new task.
  3. Type cmd, check the box for “Create this task with administrative privileges,” and click OK.
  4. Type sfc /scannow and press Enter.
  5. After it completes, restart your computer. 

3. Re-register the Start Menu 

  1. Open Task Manager ().
  2. Click File > Run new task.
  3. Type powershell and check “Create this task with administrative privileges“.
  4. Paste the following command and press Enter:
    Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
  5. Restart your PC. 

4. Remove Recent Updates 

If the issue started immediately after a Windows update, it may be a faulty patch:

  1. Open Settings > Windows Update > Update history.
  2. Select Uninstall updates and remove the most recent one. 

5. Create a New User Account 

If all else fails, a corrupted user profile might be the cause. Create a new local user account to see if the Start menu works there.