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Start Menu Freezes on Windows 11 (23H2)

Hilton Brenn 20 Reputation points
2025-10-13T09:07:30.3966667+00:00

Users report that the Start Menu freezes intermittently, especially after waking from sleep. It affects usability and forces hard resets. This started after the August update

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  1. Domic Vo 8,770 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-10-13T09:22:53.1766667+00:00

    Hi Hilton Brenn,

    This issue has been reported by other users as well and appears to be linked to recent system changes affecting shell responsiveness. In the meantime, we recommend the following temporary steps:

    Ensure all cumulative updates post-August are installed via Windows Update

    Try restarting Windows Explorer via Task Manager when the freeze occurs

    Disable Fast Startup under Power Options, which may help reduce sleep-related issues

    Let me know how it goes, and if this answer helps, feel free to hit “Accept Answer” so others can benefit too 😊 T&B, Domic

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