Missing Jump Lists in Start Menu: Recent History Disappeared After KB5055518 Update

Title: Recent History Disappeared After KB5055518 Update

In this article, we will discuss the issue of recent history disappearing after the KB5055518 update on Windows 10. We will provide a detailed context, covering key concepts, subtitles, and paragraphs. We will also include code blocks, properly formatted according to the programming language, and exclude the H1 tag title provided separately.

Introduction

The Start menu on Windows 10 is used to show recently opened items, making it easier for users to access their frequently used files and applications. However, after the KB5055518 update, the history has stopped appearing. This article aims to provide a solution to this problem.

Understanding the Issue

The recent history on the Start menu has disappeared after the KB5055518 update. This issue has been verified by many users who have experienced the same problem.

Possible Solutions

1. Reset Start Menu

   • Press the Windows key + X and select "Windows PowerShell (Admin)" or "Command Prompt (Admin)".

   • Type the following command and press Enter:

     Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers -Name Microsoft.Windows.StartMenuExperienceHost | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml}
     

   • Restart your computer and check if the Start menu history is back.

2. Run System File Checker

   • Press the Windows key + X and select "Windows PowerShell (Admin)" or "Command Prompt (Admin)".

   • Type the following command and press Enter:

     sfc /scannow
     

   • Wait for the process to complete and restart your computer.

3. Use Registry Editor

   • Press the Windows key + R, type "regedit" and press Enter.

   • Navigate to the following path:

     HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
     

   • Set the "Start_ShowRecentDocs" DWORD to 1 and "Start_ShowRecentDocs_InJumpList" DWORD to 1.

   • Restart your computer and check if the Start menu history is back.

Conclusion

The recent history disappearing after the KB5055518 update can be frustrating, but it can be resolved by resetting the Start menu, running the System File Checker, or using the Registry Editor. We hope this article has helped you understand the issue and provided a solution.

References

• Microsoft KB5055518: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/update-kb5055518-for-windows-10-version-21h1-21h2-and-windows-server-20h2-1e1792c1-437b-48b7-b6d1-39c983f52a3a
• How to Fix the Start Menu Not Working in Windows 10: https://www.windowscentral.com/how-fix-start-menu-not-working-windows-10
• How to Use the Registry Editor in Windows 10: https://www.howtogeek.com/327684/how-to-use-the-registry-editor-in-windows-10/

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