You're running into an issue with the start menu button not working on your Windows 11 virtual machine (KVM/QEMU), and you have no intention of using Edge. This article will guide you through the process of fixing this issue by removing Edge-related components that may be causing the problem.
Context: Start Menu Button Issue in Windows 11 VM
When using a virtual machine like KVM/QEMU for a Windows 11 installation, certain functionalities might not work out-of-the-box, such as the start menu button. A likely cause for this issue can be associated with Edge components or services.
Identifying the Issue
Common symptoms that you may experience are:
- The Start menu button doesn't respond to clicks or keyboard shortcuts.
- Other built-in Windows 11 applications do not work.
- Edge-related services are consuming resources or causing errors.
Resolving the Start Menu Button Issue
Step 1: Verify the Problem
First, ensure that the issue is indeed caused by Edge-related components. Run the following command to disable the Microsoft Edge update service:
sc config EdgeUpdate start=disabled
After running this command, restart your Windows 11 VM and check if the start menu is working.
If it still does not work, continue to the next step.
Step 2: Remove Microsoft Edge Components
You can remove Microsoft Edge components and services that cause conflicts with the start menu functionality. Run the following commands:
DISM /Online /Get-ProvisionedAppxPackages | Where-Object {$_.PackageName -like "*Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge*"} | ForEach-Object {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml" -Verbose}
The command above will remove the Microsoft Edge packages. After running this, restart your Windows 11 VM again.
Step 3: Prevent Microsoft Edge from Reinstallation
To prevent Microsoft Edge from being reinstalled, run the below command:
dism /online /remove-package /packagename:Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_2210.26.27.0_neutral__8wekyb3d8bbwe
The package name listed above may vary depending on the specific version installed; adjust it accordingly.
In this article, you learned how to fix the start menu button issue on a Windows 11 virtual machine (KVM/QEMU) by:
- Disabling the Microsoft Edge Update service.
- Removing Microsoft Edge components and services.
- Preventing Microsoft Edge from reinstallation.