Solved QTTabBar


I wish I had a similar app with which I could try to replicate your issue!
You probably do. If you open Task Manager you can open Chrome and other applications from there. I just realized though that when we do this via Task Manager, all the links open in NEW TABS! Exactly what I want to happen when I am using MO2.

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Ah! Got ya! (y)
It seems if I invoke an action within the Win32 environment, it will open in a new QT Tab...,

... something from the Start Menu, for example, will open in a new window!!! 🤷‍♂️

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    Windows 11 Pro
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    Windows 11 Pro
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    Laptop
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    ASUS VivoBook
Ah! Got ya! (y)
It seems if I invoke an action within the Win32 environment, it will open in a new QT Tab...,

... something from the Start Menu, for example, will open in a new window!!! 🤷‍♂️

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I have opened up a ticket for this at MO2 on Github. Do you think its something that can be fixed within the code of the application, or something in windows?
 

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I have opened up a ticket for this at MO2 on Github. Do you think its something that can be fixed within the code of the application, or something in windows?
The menu in your screenshot of Post #175 looks very exclusive to the application, I would guess it would have to be fixed within the application.

Have you tried any Shift/Right Click, or Middle-click, etc.?
 

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    ASUS ROG Strix
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    Windows 11 Pro
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    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS VivoBook
The menu in your screenshot of Post #175 looks very exclusive to the application, I would guess it would have to be fixed within the application.

Have you tried any Shift/Right Click, or Middle-click, etc.?
Tried various click with shift option, but nothing there. For what its worth, I asked on Reddit too about this and here's what someone had to say:
What you are describing could be done from an IShellExecuteHook implementation and overriding the default behavior and returning S_FALSE. But I think the IShellExecuteHook interface is disabled since >= Vista and you would need to set the EnableShellExecuteHooks policy to enable it.
Now this is all beyond me, but you Edwin might make some sense of this. Is this something that would be helpful?
 

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Now this is all beyond me, but you Edwin might make some sense of this. Is this something that would be helpful?
Meh..., it's way over my pay grade!
If something does open in a new window, which is rare, I'll just Tab Drag it, and the new window closes! 🤷‍♂️

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    Windows 11 Pro
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    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS ROG Strix
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS VivoBook
This was a workaround that was mentioned in an other forum I asked about this, however my QTTabBar doesn't do this. It just moves the tab into the new window.
 

My Computer

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  • OS
    Windows 10
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    PC/Desktop

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  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
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    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS ROG Strix
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS VivoBook
I saw that...

What version are you using...?

Leaving both windows open???
I am using QTTabBar version 1038. When I drag a tab from one window to another, both windows remain open, but the tab is successfully moved.
 

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    Windows 10
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  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS ROG Strix
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS VivoBook
Here's another weird thing:
If I open a file or location from a UWP source, the accent color is rendered in the default blue:

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... if I open the same from within the Win32 environment, my prescribed accent color is rendered!!! 🤷‍♂️

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    Windows 11 Pro
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    ASUS ROG Strix
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    Windows 11 Pro
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    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS VivoBook
Set coordinated text color in folders, per extension:

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    ASUS ROG Strix
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
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    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS VivoBook
Set coordinated text color in folders, per extension:

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i dont have qt installed on any pc at the moment, but i'm curious... can you do this via creating specific registry keys to reference certain .dll files from the install, without installing the full program? or is it implemented via some explorer type shell qt puts in place?
 

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... is it implemented via some explorer type shell qt puts in place?
I believe so..., whether it's shell hooks or dll injection..., I've scoured the entire registry and couldn't find any specific color values!
 

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    Windows 11 Pro
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    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS ROG Strix
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
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    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS VivoBook
You can also do it on folders, singularly...

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    ASUS ROG Strix
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    Windows 11 Pro
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    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS VivoBook
Set coordinated text color in folders, per extension...
Works on the Desktop too, if you use Desktop Icon Toy...

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    Windows 11 Pro
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    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS ROG Strix
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS VivoBook
i dont have qt installed on any pc at the moment, but i'm curious... can you do this via creating specific registry keys to reference certain .dll files from the install, without installing the full program? or is it implemented via some explorer type shell qt puts in place?

I'm not gonna lie, I'm not sure but no one knows where an English language plugin file exists for the English version. Which is compatible with Windows 11. The English version covers the basics but unless there is an English plugin, the plugin tab in Chinese is next to useless.
 

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    Windows 11 Education For 25H2
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    Laptop
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    HP ZBook G2
    CPU
    Intel® Core i7 5500u
    Motherboard
    HP
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD Family Graphics 5500 AMD Firepro 4150M
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Audio
    Hard Drives
    1 TB SSD
    Mouse
    HP USB Mouse
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro For Workstations 25H2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Zbook G4
    CPU
    Xeon 1535m v6
    Motherboard
    HP
    Memory
    32 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    AMD Quadro Pro 4100
    Sound Card
    Bang and Olufson Audio
    Hard Drives
    1TB SSD
    Mouse
    HP USB Mouse
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
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    Windows 11 Pro
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    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS ROG Strix
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS VivoBook

Doesn't seem to do anything! And my tabs are not saved on exit. After playing around with third party file managers, File Explorer Tool Pro does the job and it matches the Microsoft Fluent Design language which Microsoft still hasn't been able to do with the built in File Explorer whose dated design hasn't changed since Windows 95 days and their tabbed interface is poorly designed, inefficient and slow. The classic File Explorer has everything going for it with a fast and clean interface - I've no regrets about reverting to it.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Education For 25H2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP ZBook G2
    CPU
    Intel® Core i7 5500u
    Motherboard
    HP
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD Family Graphics 5500 AMD Firepro 4150M
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Audio
    Hard Drives
    1 TB SSD
    Mouse
    HP USB Mouse
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro For Workstations 25H2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Zbook G4
    CPU
    Xeon 1535m v6
    Motherboard
    HP
    Memory
    32 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    AMD Quadro Pro 4100
    Sound Card
    Bang and Olufson Audio
    Hard Drives
    1TB SSD
    Mouse
    HP USB Mouse
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
With QTTabBar, you can access your entire PC..., Drives, Folders, Files, Recent Files/Folders, Devices, Applications, Utilities and much more, with one click on the Desktop...

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  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS ROG Strix
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS VivoBook
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