The Windows Start button should be on the left side of the taskbar. We'll show you where to find the setting to move it back.

The easiest way to fix most Windows issues is to reboot your computer. The next best thing you can do to resolve issues with the Windows 11 Start menu or button is to restart Windows Explorer.

With Windows Blue, a k a Windows 8.1, Microsoft is re-introducing a Start Button and adding a boot-straight-to-desktop option. Here's how these may work.