Microsoft has silently fixed an issue that broke Start Menu jump lists for all apps on systems running Windows 10, version 22H2. This follows reports of users experiencing malfunctions after recent Windows Updates, raising suspicions about whether Microsoft is intentionally degrading Windows 10 to push users toward Windows 11.
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You Should Know: Troubleshooting & Fixes for Windows 10 Start Menu Issues
If you’re facing Start Menu or jump list problems after a Windows Update, here are some verified fixes:
1. Restart Windows Explorer
taskkill /f /im explorer.exe start explorer.exe
2. Rebuild the Start Menu Cache
powershell -command "Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}"
3. Run the Windows Troubleshooter
msdt.exe -id WindowsUpdateDiagnostic
4. Check for Corrupted System Files
sfc /scannow DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
5. Roll Back the Latest Update
wusa /uninstall /kb:UPDATE_NUMBER
(Replace `UPDATE_NUMBER` with the problematic KB ID)
6. Reset the Start Menu via Registry
reg delete "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\CloudStore" /f
(Warning: Backup registry before making changes)
What Undercode Say
Microsoft’s silent fixes for Windows 10 issues, especially after forced updates, suggest a pattern of destabilizing older OS versions to push users toward Windows 11. If you rely on Windows 10, consider:
- Disabling Automatic Updates:
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU" -Name "NoAutoUpdate" -Value 1
- Using LTSC (Long-Term Servicing Channel): For enterprises needing stability.
- Monitoring Update KBs: Before installing, check forums for reported issues.
For cybersecurity hardening on Windows 10:
Disable SMBv1 (vulnerable protocol) Disable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName smb1protocol Enable Controlled Folder Access (Ransomware Protection) Set-MpPreference -EnableControlledFolderAccess Enabled
Expected Output: A stable, secure Windows 10 environment with controlled updates and minimized disruptions.
Prediction
Microsoft will continue “accidental” Windows 10 disruptions, accelerating migration to Windows 11. Enterprises may resist, but home users will face increasing instability. Prepare contingency plans—Linux adoption or Windows 11 transition—within 12-18 months.
References:
Reported By: Charlescrampton Microsoft – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅
