Solved Macrium reflect 8 free and Start issues.


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After installing or updating windows 11 25H2 I always install Macrium.

Soon after this Start stops working. It closes in a split second.

After deleting Macrium reflect 8 the issue disappears.

After trial and error I decided to install Macrium 7 free . The start issue does not recur.

Macrium 7 free functions well.
 

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Hi, this was reported here, seemingly with respect to particular versions:

Start menu disappearing after a few second or before if clicked on

Had the problem as above after years without anything significant. Right click menu on the start button continued to work just fine as did everything else as far as I could tell. Logs showed nothing useful (to me). I tried searching on here with no success but I will admit that's probably my...
www.elevenforum.com www.elevenforum.com

I guess when you say 'Start' that you are referring to Windows' own start menu, and not a 3rd party start menu. Is that correct?

Are you using the free edition? That thread suggests a workaround in posts #12, #20

My start menu is fine:
MR v 8.1.8853
Win 11 26200.8246

To which builds of these are you referring?
 

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dalchina said:
Hi, this was reported here, seemingly with respect to particular versions:

Start menu disappearing after a few second or before if clicked on

Had the problem as above after years without anything significant. Right click menu on the start button continued to work just fine as did everything else as far as I could tell. Logs showed nothing useful (to me). I tried searching on here with no success but I will admit that's probably my...
www.elevenforum.com www.elevenforum.com

I guess when you say 'Start' that you are referring to Windows' own start menu, and not a 3rd party start menu. Is that correct?

Are you using the free edition? That thread suggests a workaround in posts #12, #20

My start menu is fine:
MR v 8.1.8853
Win 11 26200.8246

To which builds of these are you referring?
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I was referring to the last MR free version 8.0.7783 (8.1.8853 is paid version)

Win 11 25H2 26200.8117

Windows Start on Taskbar
 

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Intel i511400
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Copied Link # 2 -> #20 above

"Clearing the recent files cache from windows explorer also clears this file from the startmenu cache, and allows the startmenu to work again. Ofcourse until I mount a mrimg file again and that file shows up in the recent files list. To permanently solve it, you should either allow less pins to be shown in the startmenu's recommended/recent section or disable that option completely in Settings -> personalization -> start ."

I went to Settings -> personalization -> start and disabled all 3 recommendations. I then reinstalled Macrium 8 free. No issues with Start
 

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My Computer My Computer

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windows 11 ,Ubuntu Cinnamon - for tinkering onlyIntel i51140016 GB0
OS
windows 11 ,Ubuntu Cinnamon - for tinkering only
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
No Name - Assembled by a Compute shop in a Strip Mall.
CPU
Intel i511400
Motherboard
ASUS PRIME B560-PLUS motherboard
Memory
16 GB
Graphics Card(s)
0
Sound Card
0
Monitor(s) Displays
25 in BenQ
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
9 SSDs 4 Nvme, 2 in M.2 slot and 2 in PCIE with adapter + 5 Sata. DVD drive
PSU
600w
Case
Antec- VSK4000E-U3 Mid Tower
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And thank you for your reply. I guess that solved your problem.
 

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Windows 11 Proi7-8650U16GBIntel UHD 620
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Windows 11 Pro
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Lenovo t480s
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i7-8650U
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16GB
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Intel UHD 620
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dalchina said:
And thank you for your reply. I guess that solved your problem.
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Thank you.

You solved my problem that bugged me for weeks.
 

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windows 11 ,Ubuntu Cinnamon - for tinkering onlyIntel i51140016 GB0
OS
windows 11 ,Ubuntu Cinnamon - for tinkering only
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
No Name - Assembled by a Compute shop in a Strip Mall.
CPU
Intel i511400
Motherboard
ASUS PRIME B560-PLUS motherboard
Memory
16 GB
Graphics Card(s)
0
Sound Card
0
Monitor(s) Displays
25 in BenQ
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
9 SSDs 4 Nvme, 2 in M.2 slot and 2 in PCIE with adapter + 5 Sata. DVD drive
PSU
600w
Case
Antec- VSK4000E-U3 Mid Tower
Internet Speed
Bell pure fibre optic. 3 GB package. 6E Wireless adapter 1.5GB/ 1.0 GB best result
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