Microsoft admits its recent “update” broke vital Windows 11 Start menu function

Microsoft admits its recent “update” broke vital Windows 11 Start menu function

By @ssc_combater007
Publication Date: 2026-04-08 09:14:00

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Search on Start menu was not working for many users of Windows 11. Microsoft has admitted a server-side change is what broke it.

This week a Microsoft senior official confirmed that the company is working to fix some of the most crucial UX/UI components on Windows 11, like the Settings app, File Explorer, and the Start menu. The ones for Settings are rolling out this month and the rest will follow later.

Speaking of the Start…