New Version of ExplorerPatcher

juan7 · Jan 2, 2023

I can't even open task manager. I also tried in safe mode.

For the moment I use startallback, which is also very nice.

OAT · Jan 2, 2023

juan7 said:
I can't even open task manager. I also tried in safe mode.

For the moment I use startallback, which is also very nice.

Can you get to the command prompt and follow the instructions?

PS: Too many tweaks running can create issues. - As you now know -

DavidWilcox · Jan 2, 2023

When I tried to run anything from task manager I found I had to check the 'Create this task with administrator privileges'. Without that checked clicking OK did nothing.
Also, I was able run the setup directly with /uninstall so didn't need to rename it.

OAT · Jan 2, 2023

DavidWilcox said:
When I tried to run anything from task manager I found I had to check the 'Create this task with administrator privileges'. Without that checked clicking OK did nothing.
Also, I was able run the setup directly with /uninstall so didn't need to rename it.

Good point David
Changes to %programfiles% content require Admin right but since I have UAC disabled...
Also,it's not a rename, it is a copy command BTW.

hdmi · Jan 2, 2023

OAT said:
@Juan,

If Explorerpatcher is preventing you from using your computer, these are the steps to take.
After your login, and between the flashes, press CTRL Alt DEL (at the same time)
Choose Task Manager
Select in the top left menu, Run new task
1- Type in cmd (press enter)
2- Type in cd c:\ (press enter)
3- Type in cd %ProgramFiles%\ExplorerPatcher (press enter)
4- Type in cp ep_setup.exe ep_uninstall.exe (press enter)
5- Type in ep_uninstall.exe (press enter)

This will give you back control of your system.

You can uninstall it by pressing Ctrl + Shift + Esc, choosing Run new task, and typing in
%programfiles%\ExplorerPatcher\ep_setup /uninstall (press enter)

DavidWilcox · Jan 2, 2023

To the best of my recollection, when in the state that explorer isn't running, Ctrl + Shift + Esc won't bring up the run box. Not completely sure I tried that.

hdmi · Jan 2, 2023

DavidWilcox said:
To the best of my recollection, when in the state that explorer isn't running, Ctrl + Shift + Esc won't bring up the run box. Not completely sure I tried that.

It brings up Task Manager.

OAT · Jan 2, 2023

DavidWilcox said:
To the best of my recollection, when in the state that explorer isn't running, Ctrl + Shift + Esc won't bring up the run box. Not completely sure I tried that.

Where did I mention explorer or the run box?
It works. Try it first.

OAT · Jan 2, 2023

Also there is a crucial difference of behavior between Ctrl Alt Del & Ctrl Shift Esc .
Ctrl Alt Del throws an interupt allowing you to have more resources at your disposal.
This is purely by design as it allows killing hung executables.
Ctrl Shift Esc merely gets you task manager and isn't a system level interrupt.

hdmi · Jan 4, 2023

OAT said:
Also there is a crucial difference of behavior between Ctrl Alt Del & Ctrl Shift Esc .
Ctrl Alt Del throws an interupt allowing you to have more resources at your disposal.
This is purely by design as it allows killing hung executables.
Ctrl Shift Esc merely gets you task manager and isn't a system level interrupt.

True. But you can try both methods to find out if it still responds to Ctrl + Shift + Esc or not. Then if it doesn't, try Ctrl + Alt + Del and go from there, but at least you'll know a little bit more about the actual symptom that way.

valinet · Jan 7, 2023

I don't usually handle things like this, but right now I don't know if the 'fix' really is the proper fix, so looking forward to hear some feedback.

So, is anyone willing to test this version of ExplorerPatcher on the 22621.963 OS build (KB5021255) which some people experienced crashes on? Hopefully the fixes inside make it functional again, without crashes. I can't really reproduce the issue on my test virtual machine (i.e. on my VM, it doesn't crash), so I rely heavily on feedback from people where it crashes to tell if it still happens.

Thanks.

Link to new version: https://github.com/valinet/ExplorerPatcher/files/10366447/ep_setup.zip
PS. It's inside a zip archive, unzip it and you will find `ep_setup.exe` in there.

kalkal · Jan 7, 2023

valinet said:
I don't usually handle things like this, but right now I don't know if the 'fix' really is the proper fix, so looking forward to hear some feedback.

So, is anyone willing to test this version of ExplorerPatcher on the 22621.963 OS build (KB5021255) which some people experienced crashes on? Hopefully the fixes inside make it functional again, without crashes. I can't really reproduce the issue on my test virtual machine (i.e. on my VM, it doesn't crash), so I rely heavily on feedback from people where it crashes to tell if it still happens.

Thanks.

Link to new version: https://github.com/valinet/ExplorerPatcher/files/10366447/ep_setup.zip
PS. It's inside a zip archive, unzip it and you will find `ep_setup.exe` in there.

Same problem with this version. I tested it now

it's "flashing white", basically explorer being loaded over and over until EP is uninstalled.

Ghot · Jan 7, 2023

I think it's time for EA...
ExplorerPatcher Anonymous.

Look ma, no Explorer Patcher...

kgarrett67 · Jan 7, 2023

valinet said:
I don't usually handle things like this, but right now I don't know if the 'fix' really is the proper fix, so looking forward to hear some feedback.

So, is anyone willing to test this version of ExplorerPatcher on the 22621.963 OS build (KB5021255) which some people experienced crashes on? Hopefully the fixes inside make it functional again, without crashes. I can't really reproduce the issue on my test virtual machine (i.e. on my VM, it doesn't crash), so I rely heavily on feedback from people where it crashes to tell if it still happens.

Thanks.

Link to new version: https://github.com/valinet/ExplorerPatcher/files/10366447/ep_setup.zip
PS. It's inside a zip archive, unzip it and you will find `ep_setup.exe` in there.

I haven't read all the past posts about Version 0.66.0, but I have all the above installed on my computer and I find no problems. I'll be glad to expand upon my response here if anyone has any direct questions.

Fredrik · Jan 7, 2023

kgarrett67 said:
I haven't read all the past posts about Version 0.66.0, but I have all the above installed on my computer and I find no problems. I'll be glad to expand upon my response here if anyone has any direct questions.

0.66? Are you in the correct thread? Seems like you are talking about Power Toys or some other software?

kgarrett67 · Jan 7, 2023

Fredrik said:
0.66? Are you in the correct thread? Seems like you are talking about Power Toys or some other software?

Well I guess I'm not awake yet. Sorry about that. You're correct. So my version of ExplorerPatcher ver is 22621.608.51.6.

OAT · Jan 7, 2023

Well I guess I'm not awake yet. Sorry about that. You're correct. So my version of ExplorerPatcher ver is 22621.608.51.6

@kgarrett67,
Valinet wants users to test EP version 22621.0819.52.2 on Windows 11.(22621.963).
He also needs users who are experiencing problems with EP to use this new version
to see if that eliminate the crashes.

kgarrett67 · Jan 7, 2023

OAT said:
@kgarrett67,
Valinet wants users to test EP version 22621.0819.52.2 on Windows 11.(22621.963).
He also needs users who are experiencing problems with EP to use this new version
to see if that eliminate the crashes.

@OAT thank you for clarifying for me. I went ahead and installed the file @valinet. At this time, I have not seen any issues after the install.

OAT · Jan 7, 2023

Thanks @kgarrett67, that's good news.
Make sure to report back any issues should they occur.

hdmi · Jan 7, 2023

valinet said:
I don't usually handle things like this, but right now I don't know if the 'fix' really is the proper fix, so looking forward to hear some feedback.

So, is anyone willing to test this version of ExplorerPatcher on the 22621.963 OS build (KB5021255) which some people experienced crashes on? Hopefully the fixes inside make it functional again, without crashes. I can't really reproduce the issue on my test virtual machine (i.e. on my VM, it doesn't crash), so I rely heavily on feedback from people where it crashes to tell if it still happens.

Thanks.

Link to new version: https://github.com/valinet/ExplorerPatcher/files/10366447/ep_setup.zip
PS. It's inside a zip archive, unzip it and you will find `ep_setup.exe` in there.

Still no crashes, same as before. Still using the same setup except only the Intel Iris Xe Graphics driver (the WHQL, not the Arc) has since been updated to the latest version. The bottom edge of the maximized windows is now jumping in front of the taskbar (as opposed to is jumping behind it). See my screenshot below for a comparison to how it looked before. Only seems to happen if I turn the TV off, then let the laptop just sit there idle for quite some time (nothing on this laptop has been set to automatically go to sleep), and finally turn the TV back on after that. Restarting explorer still fixes the problem, until the next time when it happens again.