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How to Fix Start menu isn’t working in Windows 10

Let’s see how to fix Start menu isn’t working in Windows 10. It is one of most common Windows 10 error. The error messages are like Critical Error/Your Start Menu isn’t working. We’ll try to fix it the next time you sign in. You may also get Critical Error/Start menu and Cortana aren’t working. We’ll try to fix it the next time you sign in as the error message. Although a permanent solution has not been found yet. But the following solution is suggested and is able to solve the issue.

How to Fix Start menu isn’t working in Windows 10

You may be able to temporarily resolve the issue by booting to Safe Mode, and then immediately booting back into normal mode. This workaround may resolve your problem for a while, however the error may return later.

  1. Boot to Safe Mode by following the given steps
    • While holding the Shift key down, click on Start, then click on Power and finally Restart
    • The Windows Recovery Environment opens
      • Now select Troubleshoot
      • Select Advanced options
      • Click Startup Settings
      • Then click Restart
  2. Once the system restarts, press 5 or F5 for Safe Mode with networking
  3. Log into your account in Safe Mode
  4. Then restart your PC to return to a normal boot

That’s all you need to do to fix Start menu isn’t working in Windows 10. It should resolve the issue. You may also try and reinstall any third-party antivirus software that you may be using. Please share your comments with us.