Right click not working on Windows 10 start button / start menu

This tutorial demonstrates the common solution for problems where right clicking on start menu on windows 10/8/8.1 doesn't show up any options or menu.

Common causes of this issue are the following:
- Recent May 2019 Windows Update / Microsoft Updates
- Forced to update to windows version 1903
- Corruption to some system folders / files

Download WinX Files -

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[rangerjoe]

This worked for me in 2023 because I accidentally deleted the wrong temp folder so thank you for the direct and precise tutorial with provided link as well kudos to you sir!

[davidanderson]

My WinX Group1, Group2, and Group3 folders were empty. Downloading your set of folders worked perfectly to give me access to the WinX menus by right-clicking on the Start Button. Many thanks for your help.

[Bustacap]

2021 March update: no need to replace files for me. Just restart Windows Explorer in Task Manager like the man described. Many thanks uploader.

[Dusa]

You sir are the best ever ! Still works in 2022 ! Thank you a million time youve gained a subscriber 😁

[Mohanadxd]

I deleted my WinX files by mistake and I forget about it, You are a legend

[roepi]

So much more useful then the miscrosoft support suggestions. Worked imediately!

[Zootopia-tqyx]

Could also be a case of mistakenly having that WinX folder set as fully hidden, if hidden, unhide via right click properties, restart Explorer, and menu back, as well as other right click full menus, such as on desktop.

[xenolithicly]

That was very helpful. Wish I could give you a triple-thumbs up. NEVER waste your time with Microsoft for solutions to anything!

[Elijah-gfil]

Thank you so much man, I have tried so many methods but they never worked but this one did and it's still working in 2024

[AZbat-ejlk]

the link to download the WinX files doesnt work for me

[jessicapepsica]

Had this issue for weeks, finally got around to fixing it.
So much easier to use Windows again.

Still works 14th November 2020

[bindeshwarikumari]

Bro 2023 this still works.
Thanks a lot man.

[temjentemjen]

I can't seem to download the winx files

[Robloxian-jupr]

it doesnt worked i removed something from the ProgramData and the right click on start menu stopped working

[samr]

windows X still doesn't work for me. I think it got ruined during a Windows Update. I tried to fix the registry and the Win X folders, everything yet Windows X and right click on Windows Start is not working.

[peterwassmuth]

This worked for me in 2024-04.
Thank you for Sharing! 💯✴

[imLust]

microsoft folder got deleted how can i recover it

[crispy_kreamy]

When I went into local file I didn’t see windows can you help me?

[jsafla]

These folders simply contain shortcuts. What is in the download you are directing people to? It would make more sense from a security standpoint to create new folders, create new shortcuts in the respective folders then replace the old with the new ones.

[JakeZuniga]

sir, please help me, i cant also drag the files on the folder, and i dont know what is happening on my laptop, i cannot copy and paste, refresh and use ctrl+A huhuhu