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Microsoft admits it can’t fix Windows 11

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Updated: May 22, 2023 9:08 am
Microsoft admits it can’t fix Windows 11

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Microsoft admits it can’t fix Windows 11: Windows 11 has encountered a number of issues in recent times, prompting numerous users to express their concerns on online forums. One prominent issue that has emerged is related to the start menu, which either fails to open or functions improperly. Microsoft has openly acknowledged this challenge, admitting that they are unable to provide a definitive solution for fixing the start menu in Windows 11.


Microsoft Start menu issues

According to Neowin, a number of Windows 11 users have encountered a bug that hampers the functionality of the Start menu, Windows search bar, and certain Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps. These issues seem to arise when registry keys and data associated with Microsoft Office apps, as well as apps integrated with Office software, including Windows and Outlook, become corrupted.

While not everyone is affected by these bugs, some users first noticed the abnormalities as early as January of this year. Unfortunately, for those hopeful that Microsoft would have resolved the problem by now, there is disappointing news ahead.


Microsoft admits it can’t fix Windows 11

According to Microsoft’s ‘Health’ webpage addressing the issue, Windows search and Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps may encounter unexpected behavior or difficulties in the opening. While Microsoft has provided a recent update with a workaround for the problem, the lack of a definitive fix is disappointing.

The workaround itself is not ideal, as Microsoft suggests uninstalling apps that integrate with Windows, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, or Outlook Calendar to mitigate the issue. Essentially, Microsoft appears to be acknowledging its own perplexity about the problem, leaving users with the only option of uninstalling apps without specifying which ones are causing the issue.

This approach is far from ideal, particularly for individuals who rely on the affected apps, as uninstalling them may not be feasible. Microsoft asserts that they are actively working on a resolution, and one can only hope that they can address the issue without forcing users to uninstall specific apps.

Even if users don’t rely on the affected apps for their day to day, enlisting users to delete official apps to make Windows function at a basic level is far from ideal, and we’re sure Microsoft knows this.

However, it is concerning that there are areas where Windows 11 (and Windows 10, which is also affected) seems to be so severely flawed that Microsoft is unable to rectify it.

Certainly, this situation is concerning, and it raises the possibility of a fundamental flaw within Windows 11. We can only hope that Microsoft builds Windows 12 with more robustness and improved performance.


Final word

Operating systems, such as Windows 11, are intricate software that must seamlessly function with a wide range of hardware and software configurations. However, despite the complexities involved, Microsoft’s inability to address the issue is undoubtedly embarrassing.

This situation also raises concerns about the potential release of Windows 12, rumored to be in development. Ideally, it would be more reassuring if Microsoft prioritized resolving the existing issues with the current versions of Windows before embarking on new projects.


Jack is a Tech and News Writer who has a vast and proficient knowledge of CPUs, Motherboards, and Computer technology.

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