valinet / valinet/ExplorerPatcher

Corner preference doesn't change from Not rounded?

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Description

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  • I have tried my best to check existing issues
Repro ExplorerPatcher versions

26100.8457.70.4

Repro Windows Versions

Windows 10 22H2 19045.6466 x64

Third-party tweak software installed

OpenShell (used b4 but now uninstalled)
Stardock Curtains?

Describe the bug
  1. Install said version of EP
  2. Go to Properties -> Start Menu
  3. Change Corner preference to Rounded Corners, Floating menu
Expected outcome

Rounded corners on start menu

Actual outcome

Sharp corners no matter the setting

Additional info

Before it was working fine, but after changing some settings (no I don't remember which exactly), no more rounded corners. I don't know if I'm doing something wrong but I've tried using default settings, reinstalling and restarting a lot of times.

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Research direction

Start in ExplorerPatcher's Properties → Start Menu settings and reproduce the Corner preference change on Windows 10 22H2 with version 26100.8457.70.4. Compare the Rounded Corners and Floating menu choices with the resulting Start menu appearance, then verify that the selected preference changes the corners without ExplorerPatcher-specific conflicts.

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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
48/100

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