Windows 10: My windows 11 does open start menu search box and setting.

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  1. DAYS GONE1
    Days Gone1 Win User

    My windows 11 does open start menu search box and setting.


    My windows 11 does not open start menu search box and settings where I try to use shortcut to open my setting but no use it doesn't work, when I tried to click on start menu button it doesn't work at all same has search box, so I tried to open setting so that I can check what's the matter why the start menu and search box not working then I realized that not even setting are working, I need this to fix ASAP I have work on it what should I do please help. Past when I tried to shut down there was update page I guess was running so that took so long time so I hold the power button to close has fa

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    Days Gone1, Mar 30, 2025
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  2. PHILLIP PIO
    Phillip Pio Win User

    Start Menu Search

    Hi,

    About your issue regarding the Start menu or Search, in order for us to assist you better. Please answer the question:

    • Were there any recent changes made to your system prior to the issue?

    In the meantime, we suggest you to check this link:
    Troubleshoot problems opening the Start menu or Cortana    . It contains troubleshooting steps prior to the issue.

    We'll look forward to your response.
     
    Phillip Pio, Mar 30, 2025
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  3. PAOLO MAG
    Paolo Mag Win User
    Start menu and settings both wont open.

    Hello Robert,

    As per the description of the issue, you are unable to open both Windows Settings and Start menu. For us to resolve this issue, we suggest that you perform troubleshooting. Here's an

    article     that you can go to. In here, you'll see solutions to resolve Start menu issues.

    To resolve Windows Settings issue, kindly follow the steps listed below:

    • Boot into Safe Mode.
    • Open a command prompt windows.
    • Type sfc/scannow, and then hit Enter.
    • Once it's finished, restart the computer to check if the issue still persists.

    If the issue still persists after doing the steps above, kindly refer to this
    link     for further troubleshooting.

    Let us know if the resolution provided works.
     
    Paolo Mag, Mar 30, 2025
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  4. GRAINS66
    grains66 Win User

    My windows 11 does open start menu search box and setting.

    Windows 10 Start Menu, Settings & Search Box Not Working

    Thanks for your reply.

    I've gone through all the methods you suggested and the problem remains. I still can't access the start menu, settings or the type into the search box.

    I'm at a loss what to do next.
     
    grains66, Mar 30, 2025
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