Question Can't open start menu using my Windows Key or the Windows button on the taskbar

[ShinyBlueLobser]

Whenever I try to open the start menu using my windows key I get a brief loading icon on my mouse pointer and nothing else happens

Same happens when I press the windows 11 key on the taskbar

Using my on screen keyboard produces the same result. What has happened?

 

[NanoSuit3]

It's a Windows glitch it happens. A simple unplug/replug or restart would fix it but it's nothing to be afraid of.............................

 

[SteJBorchard]

Could be a indication of a currption in the OS starting or a virus/malware infection.

How old is this install, as in how long has it been since last reformat and reinstall?

want to show us a complete picture of all runnning processes in task manager?