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The Windows Start Menu has come a long way. From a simple one column to Windows 8’s full screen, the ‘Windows Full Screen Start Menu Stuck’. The full-screen Start Menu was the one that people liked the least. Luckily, Microsoft updated it and made it a mix of Windows 7 and Windows 8. Some Windows 10 users, though, still have the Start Menu take up the whole screen. So we’ll tell you how to get out of the Windows 10 Start Menu.
If you have a laptop or 2-in-1 device with Windows 10 and a touchscreen, the Start Menu might take up the whole desktop instead of just a part of it. For some reason, the Start Menu is now taking up the whole screen, and you can’t change it. If this is your problem, we know how to fix it. It only takes a few seconds, and when you’re done, we’ll show you how to avoid this problem in the future. Let’s get started:
‘Windows Full Screen Start Menu Stuck’ Issue: 4 Easy Ways to Fix It
Customize Project Settings
- Open “Action Center” from the taskbar: (You will find Action Center in the bottom right corner of the display.)
- Now, Click on “Project” Button. (Shortcut Key: Project button on your Keyboard, generally found in laptops.)
- A Project window appears, Click on PC Screen only.
- That’s it.
Turn off Tablet Mode
- Open the “Action Center” on your computer. (Action Center placed on the Bottom-Right edge of taskbar, the Shortcut key is “Windows Key logo” + “A.”)
- Find the “Tablet Mode” icon. (You can’t find Tablet mode, then click on “Expand” to view all Action Center buttons.)
- Click it to turn it off.
Turn Off Full Screen from Windows Setting
- Open “Setting” on your Windows. (Shortcut Key: “Windows Key Logo” + “I”)
- Click on “Rationalization.” (You can also search for Rationalization setting if you didn’t find on setting page.)
- Choose “Start” from the Navigation panel. (Navigation Panel placed on the left sidebar of the screen.)
- Here, you will find “Use Start Full Screen” toggle, Click on the toggle to disable. (In Case: It already turned off, then turn it on and then disable again.)
- Sometimes, it requires you to restarting your computer, but mostly it reflects in real-time.
Disable Tablet Mode at Start from Setting
- Open “Setting” on your Computer (Shortcut Key: “Windows Key Logo” + “I”)
- Click on “System.” (It first set to appear, you can also search for setting in setting search.)
- Head over to “Tablet Mode.” (You find it Slide Bar placed on the left side.)
- Then, Select “Desktop Mode.” (You can also select “Use the appropriate mode for my hardware” based on your preference.)
FAQ
Why is my Windows Start menu frozen?
Fix a frozen Windows 10 Start Menu by restarting your computer. Although this has become something of a cliche in the IT industry, restarting your device really can be the remedy to any number of simple issues. This is because it clears up memory, and dumps temporary files that may be causing issues.
Why is my Start menu unresponsive?
Windows Explorer problems can sometimes cause the Start Menu Button to stop working. Most problems with the Start Menu and Taskbar can be fixed by restarting Explorer. To restart Explorer, open Task Manager by pressing Ctrl + Shift + Esc.
How do I refresh my Start menu?
- Open Start.
- Search for Command Prompt, right-click the top result, and select the Run as administrator option.
- Type the following command to stop the Start menu service and press Enter: taskkill /im StartMenuExperienceHost.exe /f.
What causes Windows 10 Start menu to stop working?
System files that are broken or corrupted are one of the most common reasons why the Start menu doesn’t work right. Running a system file scan and fixing all of the system files can be very helpful for your Windows 10 system.