{"id":1304,"date":"2024-04-01T12:09:58","date_gmt":"2024-04-01T12:09:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/?p=1304"},"modified":"2024-04-04T11:01:58","modified_gmt":"2024-04-04T11:01:58","slug":"fixed-start-menu-taskbar-not-working-on-windows-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/fixed-start-menu-taskbar-not-working-on-windows-10\/","title":{"rendered":"FIXED \u2013 Start Menu &#038; Taskbar Not Working on Windows 10?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"6b4ec903424875549016b64fb2177e63\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\https://productkeysbuzz.co/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7356511376780391\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- pkb_display_ad -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7356511376780391\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"6464671030\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To navigate smoothly through your computer you would need a taskbar and Start menu. If your Windows is crashing these two are the first things that you will click on to make your computer responsive again.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the Start Menu and Taskbar or any of them malfunctions it becomes difficult to access any files or applications present in the computer. In extreme cases, the computer might get stuck in the boot loop. Here are some error messages that can commonly pop up on the screen:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Message 1:<\/b> <b>\u201cCritical Error \u2013 Start menu and Cortana aren\u2019t working. We\u2019ll try to fix it the next time you sign in.\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1306\" src=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Critical-Error-\u2013-Start-menu-and-Cortana-arent-working.png\" alt=\"Critical Error \u2013 Start menu and Cortana aren\u2019t working\" width=\"496\" height=\"137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Critical-Error-\u2013-Start-menu-and-Cortana-arent-working.png 496w, https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Critical-Error-\u2013-Start-menu-and-Cortana-arent-working-300x83.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 496px) 100vw, 496px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Message 2: \u201cCritical Error\u201d- Your Start menu isn\u2019t working. We\u2019ll try to fix it the next time you sign in.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1307\" src=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Critical-Error-Your-Start-menu-isnt-working.png\" alt=\"Critical Error - Your Start menu isn\u2019t working\" width=\"494\" height=\"137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Critical-Error-Your-Start-menu-isnt-working.png 494w, https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Critical-Error-Your-Start-menu-isnt-working-300x83.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 494px) 100vw, 494px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These types of issues appear to be intricate and challenging, but surprisingly their resolutions are user-friendly and straightforward. So if you are encountering this issue then no need to worry. Let&#8217;s see what are the possible reasons for this type of error and how to fix them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Start_Menu_Taskbar_stop_working_sometimes\"><\/span><b>Why Start Menu &amp; Taskbar stop working sometimes?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the reasons why the Start Menu &amp; Taskbar stop working are listed below:\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Installation incompatible or faulty software: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you install any software that is corrupted or is not compatible with the OS, it will cause conflict in the system and as a result, the taskbar and Start menu will stop working.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Corrupt system files:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> When the essential system files are corrupted, the functionality of the taskbar and start menu will be compromised.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hidden Taskbar: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check if the taskbar is hidden or in the settings, it is not set to display, so it can appear like it is not working.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Outdated OS: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the system\u2019s OS is outdated version then it can cause this issue.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lack of system memory: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the system memory is insufficient it can interfere with the start menu and taskbar.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ways_to_fix_the_issue_with_the_Start_Menu_Taskbar_not_working\"><\/span><b>Ways to fix the issue with the Start Menu &amp; Taskbar not working\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Hidden_Taskbar\"><\/span><b>Method 1: Hidden Taskbar\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes the taskbar gets hidden giving an impression of not working properly. It can be confusing for people. So fix this issue of the hidden taskbar by adjusting the settings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click WIN + I and it will open the Settings.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on Personalization\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1308\" src=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Click-on-Personalization-.png\" alt=\"Click on Personalization\u00a0\" width=\"857\" height=\"468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Click-on-Personalization-.png 857w, https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Click-on-Personalization--300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Click-on-Personalization--768x419.png 768w, https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Click-on-Personalization--660x360.png 660w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 857px) 100vw, 857px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the left pane, you can find the option \u201cTaskbar\u201d. Click on it and you can see an option \u201cAutomatically hide the taskbar in desktop mode\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Switch the toggle button to the OFF position.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1309\" src=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Switch-the-toggle-button-to-the-OFF-position.png\" alt=\"Switch the toggle button to the OFF position\" width=\"766\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Switch-the-toggle-button-to-the-OFF-position.png 766w, https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Switch-the-toggle-button-to-the-OFF-position-300x247.png 300w, https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Switch-the-toggle-button-to-the-OFF-position-660x543.png 660w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now come back to your computer display and the Taskbar should be visible again.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_Restart_the_Windows_Explorer\"><\/span><b>Method 2: Restart the Windows Explorer\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the simplest way by which one can fix a frozen or broken Taskbar or Start menu on a Windows system. Simply restart the Windows File Explorer from the task manager. Here are the steps that you need to perform:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press CTRL + ALT + DEL together and it will open the \u201cSecurity Options\u201d in Windows.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the list select \u201cTask Manager\u201d.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1310\" src=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/From-the-list-select-Task-Manager.png\" alt=\"From the list select \u201cTask Manager\u201d\" width=\"204\" height=\"295\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the task manager window is opened, look for \u201cWindows Explorer\u201d present under the \u201cProcesses\u201d tab.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1311\" src=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Windows-Explorer.png\" alt=\"Windows Explorer\" width=\"770\" height=\"544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Windows-Explorer.png 770w, https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Windows-Explorer-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Windows-Explorer-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Windows-Explorer-660x466.png 660w, https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Windows-Explorer-200x140.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select it and then right-click on it.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the \u201cRestart\u201d button.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It will then restart the window\u2019s File Explorer and will also fix the issue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3_Boot_the_Windows_10_in_Safe_Mode\"><\/span><b>Method 3: Boot the Windows 10 in Safe Mode<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many users have agreed that after booting their Windows 10 system in safe mode all the taskbar and start menu-related issues got fixed. Though this attempt provides a temporary solution, you can try it to temporarily fix the issue. Follow the steps below to restart the computer in safe mode.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click WIN + R, it will open the Run window. Then type \u201cmsconfig\u201d and press \u201cOK\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1312\" src=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/msconfig.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"393\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/msconfig.png 393w, https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/msconfig-300x153.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now the System Configuration window will open. Click on the \u201cBoot\u201d tab.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There you will find multiple options under the Boot tab. Click on \u201cSafe Boot\u201d. Click on the \u201cMinimal\u201d marking.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1313\" src=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Safe-Boot.png\" alt=\"Safe Boot\" width=\"565\" height=\"377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Safe-Boot.png 565w, https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Safe-Boot-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 565px) 100vw, 565px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click Apply and then press OK.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It will now restart your computer in the safe mode. After restarting, it will start in normal mode.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_4_Create_a_new_profile_for_the_administrator\"><\/span><b>Method 4: Create a new profile for the administrator\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there is any issue with the user account, you can face issues with the taskbar and Start Menu. To fix this issue, you can log in to another user account or create one. Here are the steps to create a new profile for the administrator.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on WIN + I and it will open \u201cSettings\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on the \u201cAccounts\u201d option.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1314\" src=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Click-on-the-Accounts-option.--1024x355.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"665\" height=\"231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Click-on-the-Accounts-option.--1024x355.png 1024w, https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Click-on-the-Accounts-option.--300x104.png 300w, https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Click-on-the-Accounts-option.--768x266.png 768w, https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Click-on-the-Accounts-option.--660x229.png 660w, https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Click-on-the-Accounts-option.-.png 1343w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now opt for the Other users option present on the left side.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on the option \u201cAdd someone else to this PC\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1315\" src=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Add-someone-else-to-this-PC.png\" alt=\"Add someone else to this PC\" width=\"756\" height=\"528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Add-someone-else-to-this-PC.png 756w, https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Add-someone-else-to-this-PC-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Add-someone-else-to-this-PC-660x461.png 660w, https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Add-someone-else-to-this-PC-200x140.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 756px) 100vw, 756px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on the option \u201cI don\u2019t have this person\u2019s sign-in information\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1316\" src=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/I-dont-have-this-persons-sign-in-information.png\" alt=\"I don\u2019t have this person\u2019s sign-in information\" width=\"433\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/I-dont-have-this-persons-sign-in-information.png 433w, https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/I-dont-have-this-persons-sign-in-information-300x272.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opt for \u201cAdd a user without a Microsoft Account\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1318\" src=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Add-a-user-without-a-Microsoft-Account.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Add-a-user-without-a-Microsoft-Account.webp 654w, https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Add-a-user-without-a-Microsoft-Account-300x291.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now provide all the basic details and click Next for further instructions.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1319\" src=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/provide-all-the-basic-details.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/provide-all-the-basic-details.webp 654w, https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/provide-all-the-basic-details-300x268.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have created the new account, log off from your previous account and sign in with the new account details. The issue will be solved by now.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_5_Opt_for_an_SFC_scan\"><\/span><b>Method 5: Opt for an SFC scan\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SFC or System File Checker when run with the help of a command prompt helps to check if any system files are damaged or missing. By elevating the Command prompt and running SFC you will be able to repair any damaged system files. Here are the steps that you need to follow:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open Command Prompt.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type sfc\/ scannow and press Enter.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1320\" src=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Type-sfc-scannow.webp\" alt=\"Type sfc\/ scannow\" width=\"621\" height=\"271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Type-sfc-scannow.webp 621w, https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Type-sfc-scannow-300x131.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 621px) 100vw, 621px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wait till the scanning is completed.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After scanning is done, close the command prompt and then restart your computer. After reboot see if the issue is now fixed.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_6_Re-register_the_Start_menu\"><\/span><b>Method 6: Re-register the Start menu\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To fix the glitches of the Start menu, one can re-register it by using the targetted command on the Windows PowerShell. If you have admin privileges then open PowerShell and click Run. Now perform the below-mentioned steps:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click Win + R and hit RUN.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now type \u201cPowerShell\u201d and together press CTRL + SHIFT + ENTER. It will launch it by using administrator rights.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1321\" src=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PowerShell.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"395\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PowerShell.png 395w, https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PowerShell-300x153.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 395px) 100vw, 395px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now paste the below-mentioned code into the terminal.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register \u201c$($_.InstallLocation)\\AppXManifest.xml\u201d}<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now press Enter.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the execution is completed restart your computer.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_7_Restore_the_System\"><\/span><b>Method 7: Restore the System<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By restoring your system, it will be back to the default settings of the system. It helps to achieve the state where you were not encountering the issue. Before starting with system restore backup your data, here are the steps that you need to perform after the backup.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press WIN + I and it will open the Settings application.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on the option Update &amp; Security.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1322\" src=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Click-on-the-option-Update-Security.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"785\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Click-on-the-option-Update-Security.png 785w, https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Click-on-the-option-Update-Security-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Click-on-the-option-Update-Security-768x456.png 768w, https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Click-on-the-option-Update-Security-660x392.png 660w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the left side, you will find the Recovery option. There click on the Restart Now option present under Advanced Startup.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1323\" src=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Recovery-option.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"806\" height=\"543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Recovery-option.png 806w, https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Recovery-option-300x202.png 300w, https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Recovery-option-768x517.png 768w, https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Recovery-option-660x445.png 660w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 806px) 100vw, 806px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now WinRE screen will pop up. Click on the Troubleshoot option.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1324\" src=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Troubleshoot-option.png\" alt=\"Troubleshoot option\" width=\"323\" height=\"362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Troubleshoot-option.png 323w, https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Troubleshoot-option-268x300.png 268w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 323px) 100vw, 323px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on the Advanced options.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1325\" src=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Click-on-the-Advanced-options.png\" alt=\"Click on the Advanced options.\" width=\"483\" height=\"362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Click-on-the-Advanced-options.png 483w, https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Click-on-the-Advanced-options-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 483px) 100vw, 483px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Followed by System Restore.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1326\" src=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/System-Restore.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"742\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/System-Restore.png 742w, https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/System-Restore-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/System-Restore-660x399.png 660w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 742px) 100vw, 742px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If needed, the wizard will give a prompt to provide the password and username of the user.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now select the option \u201cChoose a different restore point\u201d and press Next.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the restore point where you want to return and then press Next.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now the restoring process has begun. Once done, the windows will have the default settings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_8_UPDATE_your_Windows\"><\/span><b>Method 8: UPDATE your Windows\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When your system is not up to date, it can cause issues like the taskbar and start menu not working. Here are the steps that you need to follow to update your Windows 10:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click WIN + I and it will open the Settings menu.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There you will find the option \u201cUpdate &amp; Security\u201d. Click on it.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on the option \u201cWindows Update\u201d and see if there are any pending updates under \u201cCheck for updates\u201d.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1327\" src=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Check-for-updates.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"752\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Check-for-updates.png 752w, https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Check-for-updates-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Check-for-updates-660x386.png 660w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there are any updates, then update your Windows.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_9_Reset_your_Windows\"><\/span><b>Method 9: Reset your Windows\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If after trying all the above-mentioned solutions, still nothing is working then consider it as your last resort. Take any external storage device and back up your data completely before resetting. Otherwise once reset is complete you won&#8217;t be able to recover any data. After successfully backing up your data, follow the below-mentioned steps to reset the PC.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on WIN + I and it will open the Settings application.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navigate to Update &amp; Security.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the left side, you can find the \u201cRecovery\u201d option. Then click on Get Started which comes under the \u201cReset this PC\u201d option.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1328\" src=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Get-Started.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"805\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Get-Started.png 805w, https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Get-Started-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Get-Started-768x256.png 768w, https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Get-Started-660x220.png 660w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 805px) 100vw, 805px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now a pop-up will come. It will ask you Whether you want to opt for \u201cKeep my files\u201d or want \u201cRemove everything\u201d. Click the appropriate option and proceed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the subsequent window, you need to pick between \u201cLocal reinstall\u201d or \u201cCloud download\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Note:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are opting for \u201cCloud download\u201d, it will download the fresh image of the Windows OS and will remove any pre-existing custom OS image that was previously installed in the system.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read the reinstallation instructions properly and click on \u201cReady to reset this PC\u201d. Hit \u201cReset\u201d whenever you feel ready.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><b>Final Thoughts<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multiple reasons can lead to the malfunctioning of the Start Menu and Taskbar, but there are multiple ways to fix it as well. Starting from unhiding the Taskbar to running the System File Checker command, all the steps mentioned above can help resolve this issue.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-664c8aeb3cec7\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-664c8aeb3cec7\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/fixed-start-menu-taskbar-not-working-on-windows-10\/#Why_Start_Menu_Taskbar_stop_working_sometimes\" title=\"Why Start Menu &amp; Taskbar stop working sometimes?\u00a0\">Why Start Menu &amp; Taskbar stop working sometimes?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/fixed-start-menu-taskbar-not-working-on-windows-10\/#Ways_to_fix_the_issue_with_the_Start_Menu_Taskbar_not_working\" title=\"Ways to fix the issue with the Start Menu &amp; Taskbar not working\u00a0\">Ways to fix the issue with the Start Menu &amp; Taskbar not working\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/fixed-start-menu-taskbar-not-working-on-windows-10\/#Method_1_Hidden_Taskbar\" title=\"Method 1: Hidden Taskbar\u00a0\">Method 1: Hidden Taskbar\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/fixed-start-menu-taskbar-not-working-on-windows-10\/#Method_2_Restart_the_Windows_Explorer\" title=\"Method 2: Restart the Windows Explorer\u00a0\">Method 2: Restart the Windows Explorer\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/fixed-start-menu-taskbar-not-working-on-windows-10\/#Method_3_Boot_the_Windows_10_in_Safe_Mode\" title=\"Method 3: Boot the Windows 10 in Safe Mode\">Method 3: Boot the Windows 10 in Safe Mode<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/fixed-start-menu-taskbar-not-working-on-windows-10\/#Method_4_Create_a_new_profile_for_the_administrator\" title=\"Method 4: Create a new profile for the administrator\u00a0\">Method 4: Create a new profile for the administrator\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/fixed-start-menu-taskbar-not-working-on-windows-10\/#Method_5_Opt_for_an_SFC_scan\" title=\"Method 5: Opt for an SFC scan\u00a0\">Method 5: Opt for an SFC scan\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/fixed-start-menu-taskbar-not-working-on-windows-10\/#Method_6_Re-register_the_Start_menu\" title=\"Method 6: Re-register the Start menu\u00a0\">Method 6: Re-register the Start menu\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/fixed-start-menu-taskbar-not-working-on-windows-10\/#Method_7_Restore_the_System\" title=\"Method 7: Restore the System\">Method 7: Restore the System<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/fixed-start-menu-taskbar-not-working-on-windows-10\/#Method_8_UPDATE_your_Windows\" title=\"Method 8: UPDATE your Windows\u00a0\">Method 8: UPDATE your Windows\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/fixed-start-menu-taskbar-not-working-on-windows-10\/#Method_9_Reset_your_Windows\" title=\"Method 9: Reset your Windows\u00a0\">Method 9: Reset your Windows\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/fixed-start-menu-taskbar-not-working-on-windows-10\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To navigate smoothly through your computer you would need a taskbar and Start menu. 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