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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Source: valinet/ExplorerPatcher