Solved Win 11 Start menu scrolling problem


motoman

motoman

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How do I go about fixing the start menu so that it scrolls? It'll do about 3 lines, then it's stuck forever and I can't scroll at all.

Start menu issue.webp
 
Windows Build/Version
25H2 OS build 26200.8246
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    AMD 9800X 3D
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    MSI X870E Carbon
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    32 Gig G.Skill cl 28
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    AMD RX 9070XT
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    Windows 11 Pro
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    i7-8650U
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    16GB
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    Intel UHD 620
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Can you grab the Scroll bar on the right with your pointer and drag it down?
Or can you use your Down Arrow key on the keyboard?
 

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    Windows 11 Pro Insider 64 bit 25H2 26200.5742
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    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Gigabyte Z390 UD
    CPU
    Intel Core i7 9700K 3.60
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Z390 UD
    Memory
    16 GB
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    nVidia GEForce RTX 2060 Super
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    Backlit Cyberpower gaming keyboard
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    Brave
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Did you try restarting the Start Menu to see if it solves the problem? Use Task Manager to end the StartMenuExperienceHost.exe process. Go to the Details tab and right-click StartMenuExperienceHost.exe, and select end task. The menu will automatically restart.

Screenshot 2026-04-18 135930.webp
 

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    Windows 11 25H2
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    Alienware 18 Area-51
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    Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX (24-Core)
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    Alienware
    Memory
    64GB DDR5 6400MT/s
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 and Intel UHD Graphics
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    Onboard, Realtek high-performance Audio chips (ALC3329 & ALC1708))
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    300HZ 18-inch QHD 500 nit Comfort View+
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    2560 x 1600
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    Magnesium Alloy
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    Advanced Cryo-Tech Quad-Fan Cooling system & large vapor chamber
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    Cherry MX ultra low profile mechanical keyboard with per key AlienFX RGB lighting
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    Logitech MX Master 4
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    Vivaldi (main), Firefox, Chrome, Edge
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    MS Defender and Malwarebytes Free
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    Windows 11 25H2
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    Microsoft Surface Laptop 7
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    Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (12 Core) ARM based CPU
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    Microsoft Corp.
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    16GB LPDDR5
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    Qualcomm Adreno X1-85
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    Omnisonic speakers with Dolby Atmos spatial sound
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    120 Hz 13.8-inch 600 nit PixelSense Flow touchscreen
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    2304x1536
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    1TB NVMe Gen 4 SSD
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    Anodized Aluminum
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    Traditional active cooling fan system
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    Mechanical QWERTY, backlit when in use
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 4 and Surface Arc Mouse
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    Vivaldi (main), Firefox, Chrome, Edge
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    MS Defender and Malwarebytes Free
Thanks guys, I've tried what has been suggested but it's still the same. I then did a repair install and again it's still the same.
I can grab the scrollbar on the right and move that way but I'd like to just fix it the right way.
Is there a way to make that tiny scrollbar on the right thicker so I can click it easier?
All three of my pc's are like this since 25H2. They're all the same except for graphics cards.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    self
    CPU
    AMD 9700X
    Motherboard
    MSI X870E Carbon
    Memory
    64 gig G-Skill cl30
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia 4070Ti
    Sound Card
    onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    3 x Samsung 34" UW QHD 240hz running in Surround
    Screen Resolution
    10320 x 1440
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 980 Pro 2 TB M.2
    PSU
    Lian LI 1000W side mount
    Case
    Lian LI Der Bauer edition
    Cooling
    Self made using Aqua chiller
    Keyboard
    RK Andhadum
    Mouse
    G-903 Lightspeed
    Internet Speed
    1 Gig Fiber
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows
  • Operating System
    Win 11 24H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Self made
    CPU
    AMD 9800X 3D
    Motherboard
    MSI X870E Carbon
    Memory
    32 Gig G.Skill cl 28
    Graphics card(s)
    AMD RX 9070XT
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer 32" 2560 x 1440 x3
    Screen Resolution
    7680 x 1400
    Hard Drives
    Samsun 980 Pro 1TB M.2
    PSU
    Corsair 1000w Modular
    Case
    Meshify 2 XL
    Cooling
    Thermaltake 360 AIO
    Keyboard
    RK junior
    Mouse
    Logitech G-903
    Internet Speed
    1 Gig Fiber
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows
    Other Info
    Racing system
Strange that you - and not others- experience this, and with 3 PCs.

Try booting to Safe Mode. Any difference?

Do all of your PCs have settings synched?

And of course, feel free to install Open Shell (free) as an excellent start menu - at least as a work around whilst struggling with this... you might find you really like it. Full drag 'n drop, appearance and layout configurable, configurable search box. And fully and properly represents a deeply nested start menu folder structure.
 
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  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
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    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo t480s
    CPU
    i7-8650U
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel UHD 620
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    C SN810 SDCPNRY-512G-1006
    Browser
    Edge, Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender
Go to Settings > Bluetooth & Devices > Mouse > TURN ON "Scroll Inactive Windows When Hovering Over Them"
 

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dacrone said:
Go to Settings > Bluetooth & Devices > Mouse > TURN ON "Scroll Inactive Windows When Hovering Over Them"
Click to expand...
...And sign out/in or reboot to apply the change.

motoman said:
Is there a way to make that tiny scrollbar on the right thicker so I can click it easier?
Click to expand...
reg add "HKCU\Control Panel\Desktop\WindowMetrics" /v ScrollWidth /t REG_SZ /d -260 /f
reg add "HKCU\Control Panel\Desktop\WindowMetrics" /v ScrollHeight /t REG_SZ /d -260 /f

scrollbar.webp​
 
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    11 Home
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    Asus TUF Gaming F16 (2024)
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    i7 13650HX
    Memory
    16GB DDR5
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile
    Sound Card
    Eastern Electric MiniMax DAC Supreme; Emotiva UMC-200; Astell & Kern AK240
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Sony Bravia XR-55X90J
    Screen Resolution
    3840×2160
    Hard Drives
    512GB SSD internal
    37TB external
    PSU
    Li-ion
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    2× Arc Flow Fans, 4× exhaust vents, 5× heatpipes
    Keyboard
    Logitech K800
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    Logitech G402
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    30Mbit/s up, 500Mbit/s down
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    FF
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    What's an antivirus?
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    11 Home
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    Laptop
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    Medion S15450
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    i5 1135G7
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    16GB DDR4
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    Intel Iris Xe
    Sound Card
    Eastern Electric MiniMax DAC Supreme; Emotiva UMC-200; Astell & Kern AK240
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Sony Bravia XR-55X90J
    Screen Resolution
    3840×2160
    Hard Drives
    2TB SSD internal
    37TB external
    PSU
    Li-ion
    Keyboard
    Logitech K800
    Mouse
    Logitech G402
    Internet Speed
    30Mbit/s up, 500Mbit/s down
    Browser
    FF
dacrone said:
Not necessary
Click to expand...
I haven't tested myself, but Brink's tutorial states that it is necessary:
www.elevenforum.com

Turn On or Off Scroll Inactive Windows in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off scroll inactive windows when hovering over them for your account in Windows 11. Windows includes a built-in feature to let you scroll inactive windows by just hovering over them with the mouse pointer without your currently active window losing...
www.elevenforum.com www.elevenforum.com
 

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  • OS
    11 Home
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    Laptop
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    Asus TUF Gaming F16 (2024)
    CPU
    i7 13650HX
    Memory
    16GB DDR5
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile
    Sound Card
    Eastern Electric MiniMax DAC Supreme; Emotiva UMC-200; Astell & Kern AK240
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Sony Bravia XR-55X90J
    Screen Resolution
    3840×2160
    Hard Drives
    512GB SSD internal
    37TB external
    PSU
    Li-ion
    Cooling
    2× Arc Flow Fans, 4× exhaust vents, 5× heatpipes
    Keyboard
    Logitech K800
    Mouse
    Logitech G402
    Internet Speed
    30Mbit/s up, 500Mbit/s down
    Browser
    FF
    Antivirus
    What's an antivirus?
  • Operating System
    11 Home
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Medion S15450
    CPU
    i5 1135G7
    Memory
    16GB DDR4
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe
    Sound Card
    Eastern Electric MiniMax DAC Supreme; Emotiva UMC-200; Astell & Kern AK240
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Sony Bravia XR-55X90J
    Screen Resolution
    3840×2160
    Hard Drives
    2TB SSD internal
    37TB external
    PSU
    Li-ion
    Keyboard
    Logitech K800
    Mouse
    Logitech G402
    Internet Speed
    30Mbit/s up, 500Mbit/s down
    Browser
    FF
I tested it.
Turn toggle off = immediate no scroll
Turn toggle on = immediately scrollable
 

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  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
dacrone said:
I tested it.
Turn toggle off = immediate no scroll
Turn toggle on = immediately scrollable
Click to expand...
Yeah, I was looking at Option Three in the tutorial. Sorry for the mixup.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    11 Home
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Asus TUF Gaming F16 (2024)
    CPU
    i7 13650HX
    Memory
    16GB DDR5
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile
    Sound Card
    Eastern Electric MiniMax DAC Supreme; Emotiva UMC-200; Astell & Kern AK240
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Sony Bravia XR-55X90J
    Screen Resolution
    3840×2160
    Hard Drives
    512GB SSD internal
    37TB external
    PSU
    Li-ion
    Cooling
    2× Arc Flow Fans, 4× exhaust vents, 5× heatpipes
    Keyboard
    Logitech K800
    Mouse
    Logitech G402
    Internet Speed
    30Mbit/s up, 500Mbit/s down
    Browser
    FF
    Antivirus
    What's an antivirus?
  • Operating System
    11 Home
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Medion S15450
    CPU
    i5 1135G7
    Memory
    16GB DDR4
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe
    Sound Card
    Eastern Electric MiniMax DAC Supreme; Emotiva UMC-200; Astell & Kern AK240
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Sony Bravia XR-55X90J
    Screen Resolution
    3840×2160
    Hard Drives
    2TB SSD internal
    37TB external
    PSU
    Li-ion
    Keyboard
    Logitech K800
    Mouse
    Logitech G402
    Internet Speed
    30Mbit/s up, 500Mbit/s down
    Browser
    FF
You guys are awesome, both suggestions are what I needed and now it scrolls.
Scroll Inactive Windows When Hovering Over Them, was the fix and the thicker scroll bar via registry made that so I can see it.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    self
    CPU
    AMD 9700X
    Motherboard
    MSI X870E Carbon
    Memory
    64 gig G-Skill cl30
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia 4070Ti
    Sound Card
    onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    3 x Samsung 34" UW QHD 240hz running in Surround
    Screen Resolution
    10320 x 1440
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 980 Pro 2 TB M.2
    PSU
    Lian LI 1000W side mount
    Case
    Lian LI Der Bauer edition
    Cooling
    Self made using Aqua chiller
    Keyboard
    RK Andhadum
    Mouse
    G-903 Lightspeed
    Internet Speed
    1 Gig Fiber
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows
  • Operating System
    Win 11 24H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Self made
    CPU
    AMD 9800X 3D
    Motherboard
    MSI X870E Carbon
    Memory
    32 Gig G.Skill cl 28
    Graphics card(s)
    AMD RX 9070XT
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer 32" 2560 x 1440 x3
    Screen Resolution
    7680 x 1400
    Hard Drives
    Samsun 980 Pro 1TB M.2
    PSU
    Corsair 1000w Modular
    Case
    Meshify 2 XL
    Cooling
    Thermaltake 360 AIO
    Keyboard
    RK junior
    Mouse
    Logitech G-903
    Internet Speed
    1 Gig Fiber
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows
    Other Info
    Racing system
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