See this post if you receive a Your Start Menu isn't working, We'll try to fix it the next time you sign in Critical Error on Windows 11/10.

Microsoft says it will fix a lingering broken Start menu problem that's been affecting Windows 10 users over the past few weeks. Early last week, some users began reporting that the KB4524147 ...

If you think a recent Windows update or software installation caused the 'Critical Process Died' error, reverting to a recent restore point might fix it. Reset or reinstall Windows.

And indeed, that does work to fix a nonresponsive Start menu or taskbar icons. But it takes time — at least a minute for most PC users — and can derail your productivity.

Microsoft highlights that it does address a Start menu issue but it appears to be different from the 'critical error' Start menu problem Windows 10 users have been experiencing this month.