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Windows 11 Update Stuck at "Downloading 0%" for Hours
The Start menu won't open, even after restarting your PC and running the system file checker. To fix this without reinstalling Windows, try restarting Windows Explorer through Task Manager, running the official Start menu troubleshooter, resetting the Start menu layout using PowerShell, checking for Windows updates, or creating a new user account to see if the issue is profile-related.
These steps often resolve Start menu issues caused by system glitches or profile corruption. If the problem continues, deeper system issues might be at play, but these troubleshooting methods are effective for common causes of Start menu failure. Would you like more detailed guidance on any of these solutions?
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Hi Sowen, the title mentions Windows Update, but the body sounds like a Start menu issue. If it is Windows Update, clear the SoftwareDistribution download cache and reboot. If it is the Start menu, restart Explorer, run `sfc /scannow` and DISM, and test with a new local profile.
