Title says it all. I tried an old registry hack that got right clicking and pressing "open" launching files, but directly double-clicking folders still invokes explorer. I've enabled the "set Files as default explorer" option.
#Opening folders on desktop still opens Explorer.exe
vivid tundra
grizzled thunder
I haven't been able to repro this myself, but it does seem to be one of the side affects. I'm not sure why it's only on some devices.
vivid tundra
I'm on a heavily modified version of Windows 10 22H2
By "heavily modified" I mean I've used WinAero Tweaker and WinUtil to do stuff like disable telemetry and nuke Microsoft Edge
Could either of those be causing conflicts?
grizzled thunder
I don't think so, but it's a possibility.
grizzled thunder
It might be
vivid tundra
What exact registry modifications does Files do? I could try doing them manually
rancid island
Does Files open if you open Windows File Explorer itself
rancid island
Then the setting applied.
vivid tundra
It's just double-clicking folders on the desktop that's broken
rancid island
Have you tried undoing ExplorerPatcher changes and seeing if it still open explorer on the desktop
vivid tundra
I don't really want to go through the hassle of uninstalling it, finding out it didn't solve my problem, reinstalling it, and resetting all my tweaks, but I could try
The only EP tweaks I use are graphical. It hides the search bar and Cortana, and replaces the Windows icon
rancid island
It probably a change with Windows or something you applied. either way Files can't currently change all programs as Files uses a workaround to get it to work.
vivid tundra
That's annoying. I know you guys can't do anything about it, but it's still annoying