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JettStone
Iron Contributor
Aug 15, 2025

The Start menu in Windows 11 cannot be clicked.

The menu no longer appears when I click the left Windows key on my Windows 11 system. The combination keys still work, but I don't know what the problem is. I've tried resetting the task manager, but I really don't want to reinstall the system.

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  • Keithssoun's avatar
    Keithssoun
    Iron Contributor

    Restart Windows Explorer, or create a new local account to test whether the configuration file is damaged.

  • Try to re-register Start Menu using following command in Windows PowerShell:

    Get-appxpackage -all *shellexperience* -packagetype bundle |% {add-appxpackage -register -disabledevelopmentmode ($_.installlocation + "\appxmetadata\appxbundlemanifest.xml")}

    Let us know if this helps!

  • EmersonGrove's avatar
    EmersonGrove
    Iron Contributor

    You can consider performing a repair upgrade (using Windows 11 installation media) which keeps your files and apps intact, avoiding a full system reinstall.

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