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The Latest Windows 11 Update Gets Rid of the Start Menu and Explorer

6 days ago
  • #Microsoft Updates
  • #Enterprise Issues
  • #Windows 11
  • Latest Windows 11 update causes issues for Enterprise users running versions 24H2 or 25H2 with July 2025 cumulative update.
  • Affected components include Start Menu, taskbar, and Explorer.exe, leading to black screens or crashes.
  • Symptoms include booting to a black screen, crashes upon Explorer.exe launch, or missing taskbar and Start Menu.
  • Current fixes involve reimaging the system, registry edits, or deploying a Powershell script to delay Explorer.exe launch.
  • Microsoft states the issue primarily affects a limited number of enterprise or managed environments.