Windows 10: Start menu only opens in full screen mode

Discus and support Start menu only opens in full screen mode in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; My start menu does not open when I click the icon or press the windows key. It opens only in full screen Settings->Start->Use Start Full Screen This... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by AD_573, May 19, 2020.

  1. AD_573 Win User

    Start menu only opens in full screen mode


    My start menu does not open when I click the icon or press the windows key.
    It opens only in full screen Settings->Start->Use Start Full Screen

    This problem occurred after i created a new local account with admin rights.
    Start Menu works fine in new user account

    I have tried the following solutions but no luck.
    1. Reinstalled the start menu
    Get-AppXPackage -Name Microsoft.Windows.ShellExperienceHost Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$$_.InstallLocation\AppXManifest.xml"}
    2. dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth
    sfc /scannnow
    3. Reinstall ALL built-in appsGet-AppXPackage -AllUsers Where-Object {$_.InstallLocation -like "*SystemApps*"} Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$$_.InstallLocation\AppXManifest.xml"}
    4. Rebuild Indexes
    5. Restarted Explore.exe
    6. Turned off tablet mode.

    Edition - Windows 10 pro 1909

    How can i fix this ?

    :)
     
    AD_573, May 19, 2020
    #1
  2. topgundcp Win User

    How do I get a screenshot of start menu?

    1. Run snipping tool ( If screen appears grayed out, press ESC, if not continue step 2.)
    2. Click to open the start menu
    3. Hold CTRL and press print Screen. Screen will appear grayed out, ready to capture.

    NOTE: This will work with all popup menus ie. Windows Menu, Context menu etc...
     
    topgundcp, May 19, 2020
    #2
  3. 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, May 19, 2020
    #3
  4. TheVM Win User

    Start menu only opens in full screen mode

    Start menu only opens in full screen mode

    My start menu does not open when I click the icon or press the windows key. It does open when I switch it to full screen mode. This actually happened several months ago, but I have been dealing with the full screen mode option due to schedule. However
    recently it has really slowed down my productivity. I think it's time to get this fixed. The taskbar seems to be working without issue.

    Nothing seems to be working from things I have tried outside the Microsoft community. My computer is not a tablet, but I've tried doing the turn tablet function on and off again. There was a similar thread posted a year ago (Start menu only opens in full screen mode),
    and I have tried all those suggestions without any help.

    Thank you for your help.
     
    TheVM, May 19, 2020
    #4
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