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If you notice that when you right-click on the Start Menu or Taskbar not context menu appears so it is not working as usual, then this post is intended to help you. In this post, we will provide the most suitable solutions you can try to help you resolve this issue.
Right-click not working on Start Menu or Taskbar
If you're faced with this issue, you can try our recommended solutions below in no particular order and see if that helps to resolve the issue.
- Restart File Explorer
- Modify the UseExperience registry value
- Run PowerShell cmdlet
- Replace contents of the WinX folder
- Check in Clean Boot State.
Let's take a look at the description of the process involved concerning each of the listed solutions.
1] Restart File Explorer
This solution requires you to restart Windows Explorer and see if the issue is resolved. If unresolved, continue with the next solution.
2] Modify the UseExperience registry value
Since this is a registry operation, it is recommended that you back up the registry or create a system restore point as necessary precautionary measures. Once done, you can proceed as follows:
- Press Windows key + R to invoke the Run dialog.
- In the Run dialog box, type regedit and hit Enter to open Registry Editor.
- Navigate or jump to the registry key path below:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ImmersiveShell\Launcher
- On the right pane, double-click on the UseExperience entry to edit its properties.
If it is not present, you have to create a new one. Right-click anywhere on the right pane and select New > Dword (32-bit) Value. Name the key UseExperience.
- In the properties window, set the Value data to 0.
- Click OK to save changes.
- Exit Registry Editor and reboot your device.
On boot, check if the problem is solved.
3] Run PowerShell cmdlet
Do the following:
- Press Windows key + R to invoke the Run dialog.
- In the Run dialog box, copy and paste the command below to open PowerShell in admin mode.
PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted
Alternatively, press Windows key + X to open Power User Menu and then press A on the keyboard to launch PowerShell in admin/elevated mode.
- In the PowerShell console, copy and paste the cmdlet below and hit Enter. Ignore any warning messages and let the cmdlet execute.
Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"
After the cmdlet executes, check to see if the issue is resolved.
4] Replace contents of the WinX folder
If you have a spare Windows 10 device, go to File Explorer on that device and browse to the location given below.
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\WinX
If you ca not arrange or find another Windows 10 PC, there is a workaround.
Just create a new user in your Windows 10 PC. Now, copy this folder content, log back in your account and paste the content to replace it.
The issue should be resolved.
Right-click not working or slow to open on Windows 10
5] Check in Clean Boot State
If nothing helps, perform a Clean Boot and see if the issue exists. If it does not then manually try and identify the offending process that may be interfering with its working.
Hope this helps!
