SP 50581: The “Windows” key does not work as a shortcut to the Start menu

Symptom: When you press the “Windows” key (the key with the Windows logo) on your keyboard, the Start menu is not displayed. This key is normally mapped as a shortcut to the Start menu.
Resolution: This change will examine the system registry and modify the settings to enable the “Windows” key on your keyboard.
Category: Start Menu

1. Cannot start the “Taskbar and Start Menu Properties” dialog box
2. Common Program groups are missing from the Start Menu
3. Enable changes to the User Account in Windows
4. Menu options are missing in the “Start => Settings” submenu
5. My Network Places opens into Windows Explorer

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