Windows 10: m key Microsoft Start

The m key will not work when in Microsoft Start but only in the darkened video screens, the PC is on Win 10. I tried a completely different computer in Win 11 and the same thing. I am convinced it is a Microsoft start issue. I have no problem on Microsoft Edge.

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Microsoft Edge can no longer be found on my computer..?

Hi John,

Thanks for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

We understand the inconvenience caused.

To assist you better, please provide few details.

• 
  Are you able to view Microsoft Edge browser icon in the live tiles?
  
• 
  What is the make and model of your computer?
  

As per your query, I suggest you to check in the all apps list for Microsoft Edge browser.

Follow the below steps:

• 
  Click on Start button or press
  Windows key on the key board.
  
• 
  Click on All apps and check for
  Microsoft Edge under M section.
  
• 
  Right click on Microsoft Edge and select
  Pin to Start.
  

Hope it helps, reply to us with the status of your issue. We will be happy to assist you.

 

Arrow keys started selecting text

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I can imagine the inconvenience you are experiencing and will certainly help you in the right direction to fix the issue.

You might have Turn ON the Sticky Keys on your device. This could be the possible cause of the issue.

I suggest you to suggest you to follow the methods below to Turn OFF the Sticky keys.



Method 1

1. Click on Start > Settings > Ease of Access > Keyboard.
   
2. On the right, turn off the option
   Press one key at a time for keyboard shortcuts and check the status of the issue.
   

Method 2

1. Click on Start, type in Control Panel.
   
2. Navigate to Control Panel\Ease of Access\Ease of Access Center\Make the keyboard easier to use.
   
3. Uncheck the box
   Turn on Sticky keys.
   
4. Click on Apply and OK.
   

If the issue still persists, I suggest you to turn on On-Screen keyboard and see if the same issue persists. Refer the article
Use the On-Screen Keyboard (OSK) to type for the steps.





Please reply with the status of the issue, so that we can find out the root cause of the issue.







Regards,

Muralidhar

Microsoft Community Moderator

 

Start menu,Wifi key, Search key not working

Hello Nikhil,

The issues with accessing the Start menu/ Windows key might have occurred due to corrupted/ missing system files after installing the latest update on your computer.

Provide us with additional information to assist you better with this issue:

• Have you made any changes to the operating system prior to this issue?
• What is the complete error code/ error message with this issue?

I suggest you to try the troubleshooting steps suggested from the Microsoft helps article like: Check for updates, Restart the computer, run the troubleshooter, create test user account and check if it helps.

Troubleshoot problems opening the Start menu or Cortana

Hope it helps. Get back to us with an updated status of accessing the Start menu, Search bar for further assistance.

Thank you.