Windows Key no longer opens the Start11 menu

October 17, 2025 1:06 PM from

I'm using Start11 version 2.56 and OS version 26200.6899. Since upgrading to 2.56, Start11 no longer opens the Start11 menu when I hit the Windows key. I have tried changing to other events, etc., but the key simply does nothing now.

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Reply #1 October 17, 2025 9:09 PM from

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Hello,
Sorry to hear you are having issues. Please try, uninstall Start11, reboot immediately (important), download latest version available in your account product download page: https://store.stardock.com/myaccount/products. Install it, reboot immediately again. Retest it and report back.

Thank you,
Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant.

Reply #2 October 18, 2025 10:35 AM from

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I followed your instructions, and the Windows key still does not function.

Reply #3 October 18, 2025 10:46 AM from

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Great, do you have any other 3rd party application that also change your taskbar and or your explorer? Application such as Windhawk, ExplorerPatcher, Displayfusion etc?

Thank you,

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #4 October 19, 2025 4:12 AM from

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Was it working in 2.55?

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