Windows 10: My computer Acer AspireA515-51won't start with the start button but will run fine if I hold...

My computer Acer AspireA515-51won't start with the start button but will run fine if I hold the windows button or caps lock button.I have tried the System repair and startup repair but nothing helps.

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Now that holding the Start button doesn't do anything.

Now that Cortana is here and voice commands are accessed by holding down the search button, holding down the start button no longer does anything.

I think it would improve, and quicken, navigation if holding the start button brought up either a list of recent closed apps or a user defined list of favorite apps.

This would allow a user to either reopen a closed app or quickly open an app they don't want pinned to their start screen.

 

Start Button

Hi David,

For us to isolate your concern with Start button, we would like to know the following:

• When you say "Start button", are you referring to the physical power button or the Start menu on your desktop?
• Were there any changes made on your computer prior to the issue (e.g., updates, software installation)?
• Are you getting an error messages? If yes, what is the exact error message?
• Can you tell us what troubleshooting steps have you done so far to resolve this?
• What happens when you press the Start button?

We look forward to your response.

 

Why is my start button not working?

Hello,

I understand your inconvenience with accessing Start button, icons on Taskbar in Windows 10, we well help you with this issue.

This issue might be due to corrupted or missing System files.

I suggest you to perform the below troubleshooting steps and check.

Method 1: Run the SFC.

System File Checker is a utility in Windows that allows users to scan for corruptions in Windows system files and restore corrupted files.

Follow the below steps:

• 
  Right click on the Start button, click on
  Command Prompt (Admin).
  
• 
  Type “sfc /scannow” without the quotes and hit
  Enter.
  
• 
  After the scan, restart the computer and check for the issue.
  

Method 2: Run the DISM Tool.

If the issue persists, I would have you run the DISM tool to check the system health and will try to restore the files.

• 
  Right click on the Start button, click on
  Command Prompt (Admin).
  
• 
  In the Administrator: Command Prompt window, type the following commands. Press the
  Enter key after each command:
  

• 
  DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Scanhealth
  
  
• 
  DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth
  

3. To close the Administrator: Command Prompt window, type
Exit, and then press Enter.
Note: The tool might take 15-20 minutes to finish running, so please do not cancel it.

I suggest you to refer to the below Microsoft article, try the troubleshooting steps mentioned and check if it helps.

Get help with the Windows 10 Start menu

Hope this information is helpful. Perform the above troubleshooting steps and kindly update the status of the issue, we will be happy to help you.