New Version of ExplorerPatcher

cbiweb · Feb 24, 2023

Stormbrain said:
22621.1343 broke all the taskbar progs it seems including EP

I'm on 22621.1265. I guess that means the end is nigh...

The-Hive · Feb 24, 2023

Stormbrain said:
22621.1343 broke all the taskbar progs it seems including EP

I believe this is a release preview build and EP normally only works with release builds as it is a lot of extra work changing things for new builds, so lets hope it is ironed on before the full version is released

Stormbrain · Feb 24, 2023

Yeah I know but I assume that its likely to be released to public soon

OAT · Feb 24, 2023

Stormbrain said:
Yeah I know but I assume that its likely to be released to public soon

Don't hold your breath as the code hasn't been touched in nearly four months.

GitHub - valinet/ExplorerPatcher: This project aims to enhance the working environment on Windows

This project aims to enhance the working environment on Windows - valinet/ExplorerPatcher

github.com

MKANET · Feb 24, 2023

Two Issues with PatchExplorer - File Explorer

Sometimes File Explorer displays the old-fashioned "white" drop-down menus (see attached screenshot). This only happens when using PatchExplorer. Closing and reopening the File Explorer window will make it go away. (See attached screenshot)

Sometimes, File Explorer will not display anything where the Win11 Ribbon Toolbar should be. This only happens when using PatchExplorer. Closing and reopening the File Explorer window will make it go away.
(See attached screenshot)

Are there any settings that could prevent this from happening?

Stormbrain · Feb 26, 2023

22621.1343

Basically what happens is that explorer.exe just keeps crashing over and over again in an endless circle

MKANET · Feb 27, 2023

MKANET said:
Two Issues with PatchExplorer - File Explorer

Sometimes File Explorer displays the old-fashioned "white" drop-down menus (see attached screenshot). This only happens when using PatchExplorer. Closing and reopening the File Explorer window will make it go away. (See attached screenshot)

Sometimes, File Explorer will not display anything where the Win11 Ribbon Toolbar should be. This only happens when using PatchExplorer. Closing and reopening the File Explorer window will make it go away.
(See attached screenshot)

Are there any settings that could prevent this from happening?

Can anyone confirm that the above 2 issues are normal? They are relatively minor cosmetic issues; and, happen intermittently. Is there anything I can try to prevent that from happening?

Stormbrain · Feb 28, 2023

I do that even if EP eventually ends up not being continued that at least someone can compile SWS so I can use it without EP

WAI · Feb 28, 2023

I mean I'm completely fine without it to be honest. Only thing I wish if when is open shell going to fix there start button and the transparency

MKANET · Feb 28, 2023

Unfortunately, I'm not okay without it. Windows 11 taskbar is too thick IMO. Even when I use the registry setting to make the taskbar thin again, taskbar icons and system tray time/date aren't displayed correctly. If Microsoft fixes this, I can use Win11 without EP and still be happy.

WAI · Feb 28, 2023

MKANET said:
Unfortunately, I'm not okay without it. Windows 11 taskbar is too thick IMO. Even when I use the registry setting to make the taskbar thin again, taskbar icons and system tray time/date aren't displayed correctly. If Microsoft fixes this, I can use Win11 without EP and still be happy.

I don't think that will happen as *Most users don't even know about the registry stuff. Microsoft doesn't want people toying around but... We do lol

kgarrett67 · Feb 28, 2023

Installed the cumulative update (KB5022913) a couple hours ago. After installing and restarting the computer, I've learned that ExplorerPatcher crashes when you right click on the task bar. Anyone else experience this issue?

ExplorerPatcher version: 22621.819.52.2

Thanks

tbmljk · Feb 28, 2023

Yep, I as far as I can see EP is not compatable with KB5022913. After installing the update I developed the explorer crashing loop. Completely not usable. I had to do a restore from a prior windows image

Johnboy200 · Feb 28, 2023

tbmljk said:
Yep, I as far as I can see EP is not compatable with KB5022913. After installing the update I developed the explorer crashing loop. Completely not usable. I had to do a restore from a prior windows image

I've just had the same happen after getting KB5022913 but managed to get the Task Manager up and navigate to my downloads and did the name change thing and uninstalled ep-patcher and then evreything worked but now I'm stuck with the crap task bar.

WAI · Feb 28, 2023

The EP is Dead guy's

kgarrett67 · Feb 28, 2023

tbmljk said:
Yep, I as far as I can see EP is not compatable with KB5022913. After installing the update I developed the explorer crashing loop. Completely not usable. I had to do a restore from a prior windows image

I didn't restore Windows, I just uninstalled EP for the time being.

LesFerch · Feb 28, 2023

IMO it's worth paying for StartAllBack. It just works (and I did test it today on 22621.1344).

kgarrett67 · Feb 28, 2023

LesFerch said:
IMO it's worth paying for StartAllBack. It just works (and I did test it today on 22621.1344).

Alas, I shall try something different. I've never experimented with StartAllBack. Time to see what it is all about.

LesFerch · Feb 28, 2023

kgarrett67 said:
Alas, I shall try something different. I've never experimented with StartAllBack. Time to see what it is all about.

Tip: The StartAllBack controls can be found in Control Panel. The first time I installed StartAllBack I was searching all over the place for the GUI until I found it there.

kgarrett67 · Feb 28, 2023

LesFerch said:
Tip: The StartAllBack controls can be found in Control Panel. The first time I installed StartAllBack I was searching all over the place for the GUI until I found it there.

Thanks for the tip, @LesFerch