Frequent Question: What Causes Windows 10 Start Button to Stop Working?
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Check for Corrupt Files That Causes Your Frozen Windows 10 Start Menu. Many problems with Windows come down to corrupt files, and Start menu issues are no exception. To fix this, launch the Task Manager either by right-clicking on the taskbar and selecting Task Manager or hitting ‘Ctrl+Alt+Delete.

Why is the Start button not working?

If you have an issue with the Start Menu, the first thing you can try to do is restart the “Windows Explorer” process in the Task Manager. To open the Task Manager, press Ctrl + Alt + Delete, then click the “Task Manager” button. … After that, try to open the Start Menu.

How do you unlock the Start button in Windows 10?

Use Windows Powershell to resolve.

  1. Open Task Manager (Press Ctrl + Shift+ Esc keys together) this will open a Task Manager window.
  2. In the Task Manager window, click File, then New Task (Run) or press the Alt key then down arrow to New Task (Run) on the drop down menu, then press the Enter key.
James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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