From PC Mag: The next planned Windows 11 update breaks the Start menu if certain third-party apps are installed, and it's not a problem Microsoft intends to fix.
As XDA Developers reports(Opens in a new window), Microsoft is preparing to release an update for Windows 11 version 22H2. However, a preview version (KB5028254(Opens in a new window)) of the update is breaking the Start menu for some users who can't open it anymore after the preview installs. Microsoft identified the cause of the problem to be third-party user interface modification apps, such as the popular ExplorerPatcher, which "aims to enhance the working environment on Windows."
Rather than work on a solution to the problem, Microsoft's "fix" is suggesting users uninstall these third-party apps(Opens in a new window) before installing the update. If the Start menu on your version of Windows 11 has already been affected by this problem, Microsoft suggests contacting the developer of your chosen app for help.
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