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Microsoft just broke another essential Start menu feature on Windows 10, and we aren't even surprised

Microsoft’s latest Windows 10 update (KB5055518) appears to break Jump Lists in the Start menu, removing the ability to view recently opened files when right-clicking app icons. Users have confirmed ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft silently fixes Start menu bug affecting Windows 10 PCs

Microsoft has silently fixed an issue that broke Start Menu jump lists for all apps on systems running Windows 10, version 22H2. The Windows 10 jump list feature lets users quickly access recently ...
Computerworld

The best apps to restore the classic Windows Start menu and taskbar

Take back control of your PC’s Start menu and taskbar, whether you’re running Windows 10 or Windows 11. Microsoft has made a lot of changes to the Start menu and taskbar over the past few years. On ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft fixes bug that breaks Windows Start Menu, UWP apps

Microsoft has addressed a bug causing Windows Search and the Start Menu to become unresponsive and some Windows applications to no longer open. Redmond has been investigating the Start Menu and Search ...
PC World

Missing ‘recent files’ app lists in Windows 10’s Start menu are back again

Update on May 5, 2025: According to a Windows 10 support page (spotted by Windows Latest), the removal of “recent files” app jump lists in Windows 10’s Start menu was confirmed to be a bug caused by ...