Windows 10 Start Menu doesn't open (Only 11 style is working)

Author: fillionlee9-lgtmCreated Aug 12, 2026Updated Sep 9, 2026

Before reporting your issue

  • I have confirmed that this issue does not happen when ExplorerPatcher is not installed
  • I do not have "register as shell extension" enabled
  • I have tried my best to check existing issues

Repro ExplorerPatcher versions

I've tried multi Explorer releases and none work. 70.2 70.3 70,4

Repro Windows Versions

Edition Windows 11 Business Version 25H2 OS build 26200.8893 Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.26100.334.0

Third-party tweak software installed

none

Describe the bug

Start Menu Win10 style doesn't open when you click the start button. Nothing happens Only windows11 style works.

I've tried using both 10 and 11 taskbar styles. still nothing. The console doesn't throw any error when clicking start button.

Expected outcome

windows 10 start menu should open.

Actual outcome

win10 start menu does not open

Additional info

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