valinet / valinet/ExplorerPatcher
File Explorer keeps opening after I alt tab or exit a game
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Description
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- I have confirmed that this issue does not happen when ExplorerPatcher is not installed
- I do not have "register as shell extension" enabled
- I have tried my best to check existing issues
Repro ExplorerPatcher versions
Explorer Patcher Version 26100.8457.70.3
Repro Windows Versions
Windows 11 25h2 OS Build 26200.8655
Third-party tweak software installed
None
Describe the bug
I have updated Windows to the latest version and I also tried a clean install of Explorer Patcher and it still opens randomly its VERY ANNOYING! I hope there is a patch coming soon for this.
Expected outcome
When Alt+tab, Windows Key Press, exiting a game I should just see the desktop not random explorer windows
Actual outcome
random File Explorer windows keep opening
Additional info
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Research direction
Start by reproducing the issue on ExplorerPatcher 26100.8457.70.3 with Windows 11 25H2 build 26200.8655, especially during Alt+Tab, Windows key presses, and game exit. Compare the behavior with ExplorerPatcher uninstalled and verify that no unexpected File Explorer windows open while the reported configuration remains unchanged.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- c
- Domain
- desktop, operating-systems
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Quiet
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 45/100