Windows 10 Anniversary Update causes Start Menu problems

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Published onAugust 8, 2016

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The release of the Anniversary Update has caused some issues that major updates usually create forWindows 10users. We already wrote problems withCortanaalong withscreen flicker, but now we reports of various Start Menu problems caused by the second major update for Windows 10 have surfaced.

Users all over the web are experiencing various issues related to the Start Menu, with some people not being able to open the Start Menu at all while others are encountering absent Start Menu apps and icons.

A solution for these Start Menu problems is still unknown and we can’t tell you exactly what to do since the cause is different for most users. However, we can recommend you check out ourarticle about Start Menu issues in previous versions of Windows 10where you might find a solution that could work in the Anniversary Update as well.

Microsoft is actually aware of the situation and with a high number of complaints, this issue is impossible to ignore. The company originally advised users to perform some basic troubleshooting, like running an SFC scanner or performing a clean boot, but as expected, these solutions weren’t helpful to most.

Because Start Menu issues are a serious problem for users who encountered them, Microsoft is promising a new patch that will allegedly solve the majority of Start Menu problems reported by users.

@simon_ball46Thanks for updating us, Simon. Windows 10 Anniversary update is expected to fix all the bugs and glitches from previous build.

— Microsoft Support (@MicrosoftHelps)August 2, 2016

It’s been almost a week since Microsoft promised an fix for Start Menu issues, but it still hasn’t been released. The only thing users can do after trying other possible solution is to wait for Microsoft to finally release a fix. Or, if the issue is too serious, roll back to a previous version of Windows 10 until Microsoft solves the problem.

What’s your experience with the Anniversary Update so far? Is the Start Menu working properly for you, or are you also facing these problems? Tell us in the comments below!

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Copilot in Outlook will generate personalized themes for you to customize the app#

Microsoft will raise the price of its 365 Suite to include AI capabilities#

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Windows 10 Anniversary Update causes Start Menu problems#