Start button not working after the latest Windows 11 update

Author: rufusmcdCreated Sep 12, 2026Updated Sep 17, 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

The last one 9/12

Repro Windows Versions

The last one 9/12

Third-party tweak software installed

none

Describe the bug

Start button not working after the latest Windows 11 update but it does work after I uninstall the last update.

Expected outcome

For the start button to work with explorerpatcher installed

Actual outcome

The start button does not work with explorerpatcher installed and the last update

Additional info

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