How to Fix Windows 10/11 Start Menu Not Working [2026] - Complete Guide
Is your Windows 10 or Windows 11 Start Menu not working, frozen, or not opening? This complete guide shows you 4 proven methods to fix the Start Menu issue in 2026.
🎯 What You'll Learn:
✅ How to restart Windows Explorer to fix Start Menu
✅ Running DISM tool to repair system files
✅ Re-registering Windows apps using PowerShell
✅ Checking if your taskbar is accidentally hidden
⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:32 - Restarting Windows Start Menu Explorer
1:03 - Run DISM Tool
1:47 - Re-register Windows Apps
2:31 - Check If Taskbar Is Hidden
4:01 - Outro
🔧 This tutorial fixes:
Start Menu not opening or responding
Start Menu frozen or stuck
Start Menu button not working
Taskbar and Start Menu issues
Windows Search not working
Critical Start Menu errors
💡 Works on:
Windows 11 (all versions)
Windows 10 (all versions including 21H2, 22H2)
🛠️ Methods covered:
Restart Windows Explorer process
DISM system file repair
PowerShell app re-registration
Taskbar visibility settings