How do I restore my Start menu to default?
Navigate to the Processes tab and locate the Start process under it. Select the End task by right-clicking on it. Alternatively, select the Start process and click End Task at the bottom-right of the Task Manager window. Once you execute the above steps, Start Menu will disappear and appear again automatically.
How do I make my start menu reappear?
To open the Start menu—which contains all your apps, settings, and files—do either of the following:
- On the left end of the taskbar, select the Start icon.
- Press the Windows logo key on your keyboard.
What happened to my Start menu?
Click on the Windows icon in the lower left of the screen and look up at the TOP left of the screen. You will see 3 little bars… click on that and the startup buttons show up again.
Where did my start bar go?
Right-Click on the now-visible taskbar and select Taskbar Settings. Click on the ‘Automatically hide the taskbar in desktop mode’ toggle so that the option is disabled, or enable “Lock the taskbar”. The taskbar should now be permanently visible.
How do I fix Windows Start menu not working?
How to Fix Windows 10 Start Menu Not Opening
- Sign Out of Your Microsoft Account.
- Restart Windows Explorer.
- Check for Windows Updates.
- Scan for Corrupt System Files.
- Clear Cortana Temporary Files.
- Uninstall or Fix Dropbox.
Why can’t I see my Start menu?
Look for “Taskbar alignment” and click on the button on the right where it says “Center.” Select “Left” instead. Close the settings window, and you’ll see that the app icons in the taskbar have moved to the left, with the Start menu icon in the corner.
Why is my Start menu gone?
Press CTRL+ESC to bring up the taskbar if it’s hiding or in an unexpected location. If that works, use Taskbar settings to reconfigure the taskbar so you can see it. If that doesn’t work, use Task Manager to run “explorer.exe”. If that doesn’t work, check for malware and possibly corrupted system files.
Why has my start bar disappeared?
The taskbar may be set to “Auto-hide” Right-Click on the now-visible taskbar and select Taskbar Settings. Click on the ‘Automatically hide the taskbar in desktop mode’ toggle so that the option is disabled, or enable “Lock the taskbar”. The taskbar should now be permanently visible.