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EmmettBrooks
Iron Contributor
Apr 17, 2026

Windows 11 Start Menu won’t open, no response at all

Clicking the Start Menu does nothing, the Win key also doesn’t work. I’ve restarted File Explorer and rebuilt Start Menu cache, but it still won’t open.

2 Replies

  • Lionelh's avatar
    Lionelh
    Copper Contributor
    Apr 23, 2026

    Many gaming keyboards and Windows settings have a "Game Mode" that disables the Windows key to prevent you from accidentally tabbing out of games.

  • KapilArya's avatar
    KapilArya
    MVP
    Apr 18, 2026

    I suggest you to re-register Start Menu using following command in admin Windows PowerShell:

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

    Let us know if this helps!