About this tag
The 'start' tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about the Windows Start menu and Start screen across various versions, including Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11. Common topics include troubleshooting issues such as the Start menu not opening, missing icons, and problems with the All Apps view. Users also seek customization tips, like clearing the Start menu with batch files, adjusting tile layouts, or using third-party tools to modify the taskbar and Start behavior. Additionally, the tag includes threads about starting web services like IIS in Windows 10. These discussions reflect user experiences with Start-related functionality and solutions for common problems.
  1. leosk

    Windows 11 Is there no good tool for windows that is not paid and offers a decent taskbar

    Forgive me if I am being ignorant of some common facts since I am mostly a linux user but have to use windows 11 without choice. One of the main things I always have is network monitor in the taskbar. In windows 7, i remembered using a tool called netspeed monitor and i tried the same in...
  2. RUDY03

    Windows 10 Start Menu not opening, Explorer refreshes whenever folders are opened and said folders close immediately. URGENT help needed.

    Genuine Windows 10, came with Asus Zenbook. Since yesterday, I can't save anything, as the "save" browser box doesn't open. As soon as I open any folders, explorer refreshes and said folder is closed instantly. Also, the Start Menu doesn't open. Tried running MalwareBytes once, got a BSOD...
  3. david99999

    Windows 10 Troubleshooting Missing Icons on Start Menu: Solutions and Tips

    Sometimes, Icons on Start are missing. :oops:
  4. Russell

    Unable to start web pages in IIS ( Internet Information Services Manager web server in Microsoft Windows 10 ).

    Attention: windowsForum members: Over roughly the past week, I have not been able to start my web pages in my Internet Information Services ( IIS ) Manager 10 ( in Microsoft Windows 10 ) web server. Included below is a Paint 3D tempsnip image file for your consideration: Does anyone know...
    • Russell
    • Thread
    • colossians community error fix forum help iis information internet management paint 3d proverb server services start support troubleshooting web webpage windows 10
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Software
  5. RUDY03

    Windows 10 Windows Search web-based queries not opening in preview mode.

    The title is so due to my lack of better words to describe the problem. Also, I don't know if the term I used ("preview mode") is what it really is called, or not, so please pardon me. As you can see in the above, I am getting a link "Open in Browser", when I press the right arrow, which is...
  6. hrast128

    Windows 10 Show All Apps View /w full screen Start after 1703 update

    Hello all! I just freshly installed the 1703 Creators Update. I would like to use Start in full screen, where the All Apps View is shown first (not the default pinned Start tiles view). I know this was possible to set up in 8.1 and in 10 RTM, but now with the gradual "metroization" of settings...
  7. P

    Windows 7 Clear Windows Start Menu with Batch?

    Hi everyone, after doing a clean Windows 7 reinstall I was wondering if there is a way to quickly clear the Start Menu Folder by writing a Batch file. I only know how to delete a single entry via the "reg delete <Path>" command however this only works if you add the name of the specific Program...
  8. Y

    Windows 10 Poor Start Screen Design. No option for 4 Columns on Start Screen?

    I'm very disappointed in the customization options in Windows 8-10. Firstly, users have to use third-party software to post their own tiles.. which is like using third-party software to make the modern equivalent of icons and shortcuts. No wonder normal users never liked the Start Screen which...
  9. G

    Windows 10 Can't move tiles back to Start

    While installing a program, I inadvertently swiped my screen and now have tiles all over, I had the desktop set up much like Win 7 with icons and a dew tiles. I know it's probably something simple to fix it, but I can't figure it out . can anyone help?
  10. K

    Windows 7 I can't start my computer

    Hi guys, I have a problem about booting my laptop. Every time I start my computer, this message was displayed on my screen: "Broadcom UNDI PXE-2.1 v10.0.9 Copyright (c) 2000-2006 Broadcom Corporation Copyright (C) 1996-2000 Intel Corporation All Right Reserved. PXE-E61: Media test failure, check...
    • Kevin Hu
    • Thread
    • bios boot broadcom cable devices error failure fix help laptop media pxe reboot settings start startup support tech industry troubleshooting windows
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  11. E

    Windows 8 Command prompt 'start in:' setting ignored

    For a command prompt, if I set the 'Start in:' setting to a particular path to try to get the command prompt to open in a particular folder, it is ignored and the command prompt always opens in the folder of cmd.exe, which is c:\windows/system32. In Windows7 if I use the 'Start in:' setting the...
  12. Start Menu in Windows 8: Start8

    Start Menu in Windows 8: Start8

    In this review, Mike Fara at Windows8Forums.com shows you some of the features of Stardock's Start8. With this software, you will be able to bring back the "Start Menu" from Windows 7 and prior Windows versions, without any significant performance overhead. This video is not a paid endorsement...
    • Mike
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    • start start button start menu start8 windows 8
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  13. I

    Windows 7 How to launch volume adjuster application from "start"

    Using only start (or the shell thing), how do I launch the "volume mixer" application so I can control the sound level of my computer? Note: No keyboard, no access to system tray, no questions.
  14. Drew

    Windows 8 You'll like this!!

    I meant to mention this earlier. The menu one gets by Rt Clk @ the bottom-left... not only can you get that when @ Desktop but, also, when @ Start or any other screen, even an App screen. Whilst @ Desktop, Start is @ bottom-left & Apps @ top-left But, @ Start, Desktop is @ bottom-left, Apps @...
    • Drew
    • Thread
    • app desktop flexibility menu navigation search shortcuts start user experience windows
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  15. V

    Windows 7 Printer Spooler Error

    Hi all I'm new here, could anyone tell me how to fix printer spooler error? it doesn't start running. When I click start it show this "Error 1068: The dependcy service or group failed to start." Thanks
    • vityea
    • Thread
    • dependency error fix group printer services spooler start troubleshooting windows
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  16. D

    Windows 7 No icons on my desktop and superbar

    Hello one day I turned on my PC and this is what I get. Link Removed due to 404 Error And I cant open Start. So can anyone help me?:frown: