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There is an irritating delay when I press the winlogo key on the keyboard. Then the classic start menu comes out. I start tyoing for exmaple "snipping" but nothing happens. Like the input box is not focused and you cant enter any text. this happens only if I make it fast. If I press winlogo, wait a second and then start typing, it works fine. Is there any way to fix the problem?

Are you using the classic or the Windows 7 style?

That was "classic with two columns". Now switched to "Windows 7 Style". Again try typing "snipping" and get "nipping" in the search box But it founds the needed .exe. Alsthough seems there is also a small delay.

By default the classic styles have a fade animation. During the animation it is possible for keys to get lost. You can turn it off from the Menu Look tab in the settings. Look for a setting called "Main menu animation".

I tried to disable all animations and even changing delays for submenus This doen't help. The trouble seems to be is that I have checked the "auto-hide taskbar" option in Windows settings. So it shows the taskbar with animation first, then opens the start menu. The delay of the taskbar causes missing first letters of the search query.

The taskbar is an important detail, and may be the reason I was unable to reproduce the problem

I got the idea only today ))
Now tried disabling taskbar animations in Widows setting but the taskbar still shows with animation. Seems I have to change my habbits or get used to this annoying feature. Or downgrade to Windows 7 ))

Not sure if it's the same as the OP's issue, but I've noticed a small delay when first opening the Classic Start Menu (via Win button or mouse). I can hardly notice it in the Classic style but the other two will delay noticeably more. Is there a way around this? I couldn't find a relevant setting (the delay setting for sub-menus does work great).

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Windows 10 Pro x64

Are you saying classic with 2 column delays but classic doesn't? did you add anything to the menu other than switching it around, its possible something new connects to a network resource?

@MenuPeak, try unchecking the option "Show recent Metro apps" on the Main Menu tab and see if the delay goes away.

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Links to some general topics:

● Compare Start Menus

● Read the Search box usage guide.

I am a Windows enthusiast and helped a little with Classic Shell's testing and usability/UX feedback.

Yes, that's it.Thanks GauravK, that causes the delay.

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Windows 10 Pro x64