How to Fix the Start Bar When It Turns on Its Side. The Windows 7 taskbar includes the Start button, so it is sometimes referred to as the Start bar. Windows 8 removed the Start button in exchange ...

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.

And indeed, that does work to fix a nonresponsive Start menu or taskbar icons. But it takes time — at least a minute for most PC users — and can derail your productivity.