Microsoft Windows 11’s Latest Bug Knocks Out Start Menu, File Explorer

Windows 11 loads, then the interface unravels — Explorer crashes, the Start Menu vanishes, all tied to Microsoft’s latest ...

Confirmed: The latest Windows 11 updates might break Start, Taskbar, more

Microsoft confirms that the latest Windows 11 updates might break things like the Start menu, Taskbar, and Settings app, but not on all PCs ...
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Windows 11 Start Menu Not Working? Here's How To Fix It

Start Menu is an essential Windows 11 feature that allows users to launch apps, access Windows Settings, apply power options, and more. Basically, Windows users control their system through the Start ...
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Restore a Missing Windows Start Menu With These Quick Tricks

Whether you need to open apps, view recently used files, or shut down your PC, the Start menu is an essential part of the Windows experience. But if yours has disappeared, there is no need to panic, ...
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Windows 11’s Search UI is now taller and takes more screen space, as it matches the new Start menu height

Windows Search UI height now matches the Start menu on Windows 11, and it's rolling out with the November 2025 optional update.
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Major new Windows 11 update redesigns the Start menu - what you need to know

The latest Windows 11 Insider update tries to improve the Start menu. The menu shows all apps on the main page and a screen for your phone. The update also enhances File Explorer with a recommended ...
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4 Best Windows 11 Start Menu Replacement Apps and How to Use Them

This guide covers four top Windows 11 Start menu replacement apps: Start11, StartAllBack, Open Shell Menu, and Flow Launcher. These apps offer a range of customization options, from classic layouts to ...