How to fix Win+X menu is not working in Windows 10/11

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

The Win+X menu is one of many improvements to Windows, but some users complain that it sometimes doesn't work. In this guide, you'll learn how to fix Win+X menu is not working in Windows 10/11.

2. How to Enter

1. Remove QuickSFV

Users reported that the most common cause for this error is QuickSFV application. This application adds context menu items and that can cause issues with Win+X menu.

To fix this problem, simply uninstall QuickSFV, and issues with it should be resolved. If you don’t use QuickSFV, be sure to uninstall any application that adds context menu items.

2. Uninstall or update AirDroid

According to users, tools such as AirDroid can also interfere with Win+X menu and cause issues with it. To fix this problem you can simply uninstall the AirDroid application or update it to the latest version.

Users reported that after updating the AirDroid app the issue with Win+X menu was completely resolved.

3. Add a new item to Win+X menu

The great thing about Win+X menu is that you can customize it by adding new shortcuts to it. According to users, there seems to be a permission problem that prevents Win+X menu from appearing, but you can easily fix it by adding a new item to Win+X menu. To do that, follow these steps:

1. Press Windows Key + R and enter %localappdata%. Press Enter or click OK.
   
   

1. Go to MicrosoftWindowsWinX folder.
   
   
2. You should see three Group folders. Go to any of them and add a new shortcut to it.
   
   

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   After adding a new shortcut, the Win+X menu should start working without any problems.

4. Copy WinX folder from a Default user

Sometimes you can fix this issue simply by copying the WinX folder from a Default user folder. To do that, follow these simple steps:

1. Go to C:UsersDefaultAppDataLocalMicrosoftWindows folder.
   
   
2. Locate WinX folder and copy it to your profile. To do that, press Windows Key + R, enter %localappdata%, and go to the MicrosoftWindows folder. Paste the WinX folder there.
   
   After copying the WinX folder, the issue should be completely resolved.

5. Install a language pack

Few users reported that they fixed this issue simply by installing a language pack. To do that, follow these steps:

1. Press Windows Key + I to open the Settings app.
   
   
2. Go to Time & language > Region & language.
   
   
3. Click on Add a language option.
   
   

1. Select the desired language from the list.
   
   

1. After the new language is installed, click it and click on Set as default button.
   
   

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   After the display language is changed, the Win+X menu should start working again. If the Win+X menu works, you can remove the newly added language packs and switch back to your default language.