2 Ways to Open Start Menu in Windows 10

By Jennifer | Last Updated August 06, 2025

The Start Menu in Windows 10 is your hub for accessing apps, settings, files, and power options. This article mainly tells you the two simple methods to open Windows 10 Start Menu.

Way 1: Open Start Menu with Start button.
Way 2: Open Start Menu by use of Windows Logo Key.
FAQs on Opening Start Menu

Way 1: Open Start Menu with Start button.

Locate the Start button (Windows logo) at the bottom-left corner of your screen. Click it with your mouse or tap it on a touch device.

Way 2: Open Start Menu by use of Windows Logo Key.

The most popular and fastest way to open the Start Menu: Press the Windows Logo Key (as exhibited in the picture below) to open the menu instantly.

FAQs on Opening Start Menu

Q1: What if my Windows key isn't working to open the Start Menu?

If the Windows key doesn't work, try restarting Windows Explorer or booting into Safe Mode. You can also troubleshoot using sfc /scannow and DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth to repair corrupted files.

Q2: How to open start menu from run command?

You can open command prompt and execute the command line: taskkill /f /im StartMenuExperienceHost.exe to restart the Start menu.

Q3: Is there any keyboard shortcut to open Start menu?

You can press the Ctrl + Esc keys to quickly open Start Menu on Windows 10.

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