Windows 11 has a new Start menu that looks great and is easy to use. However, many have faced this issue of the Windows 11 start menu not working or opening. Here's how to fix it.

Sometimes, Windows' Start Menu can get a little finnicky, even if you've never had an issue before. Luckily, there's plenty of things you can do to fix it.

The Windows 11 Start menu not working can have many reasons. Hence, we have an extensive list of fixes. One of them will work for you.

See this post if you receive a Your Start Menu isn't working, We'll try to fix it the next time you sign in Critical Error on Windows 11/10.

Open Shell, originally known as Classic Shell, is open-source software that allows you to replace the standard Start Menu on Windows 10 and Windows 8.

According to the latest leaked build of Windows 8.1 (Blue), the Start button and menu will make their triumphant return -- but they won't look or work like the Windows 7 Start menu.