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22621.3527.65.3

05 May 14:24
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22621.3527.65.3 Pre-release
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Tested on OS builds 22621.3296, 22621.3447, 22621.3527, 22635.3566, 26058.1000, 26120.461, and 26200.5001. (Note: 22621 and 22631 share the same OS files)

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  • Taskbar10: The Windows 10 taskbar option is now no longer available on 26002+. (#3053, e57a6b0)
    • This is to comply with Microsoft's removal of the stock Windows 10 taskbar in explorer.exe of said builds.
  • Start10: Fixed Pin to Start on 226xx.3420+ (22H2, 23H2) and 25169+ (24H2). (232fe6b)
  • Start10: Reverted the menu closing delay fix when EP is injected only into StartMenuExperienceHost.exe for now. (e59c34c)
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  • Start10: Fixed a bug where the recently introduced "account suggestions" prevents the user tile menu from opening on later 22H2/23H2 builds and 24H2. (d11445a)
3
  • All: Updated some patterns to work with 22635.3430+ (Beta) and recent 24H2 builds. (6d22947)
    • This should fix the Windows 10 start menu crashing and Win+X not working on both aforementioned builds when symbols are not yet downloaded.

Please consult the README for more details.
A detailed change log is available here.
An archive containing all the files generated during the build process (including dxgi.dll and symbol files) is available here.

This release has been published automatically from commits up to and including d398195 in branch master.

22621.3527.65.2

30 Apr 03:26
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Tested on OS builds 22621.3296, 22621.3447, and 22621.3527. (Note: 22621 and 22631 share the same OS files)

1
  • Taskbar10: The Windows 10 taskbar option is now no longer available on 26002+. (#3053, e57a6b0)
    • This is to comply with Microsoft's removal of the stock Windows 10 taskbar in explorer.exe of said builds.
  • Start10: Fixed Pin to Start on 226xx.3420+ (22H2, 23H2) and 25169+ (24H2). (232fe6b)
  • Start10: Reverted the menu closing delay fix when EP is injected only into StartMenuExperienceHost.exe for now. (e59c34c)
2
  • Start10: Fixed a bug where the recently introduced "account suggestions" prevents the user tile menu from opening on later 22H2/23H2 builds and 24H2. (d11445a)

Please consult the README for more details.
A detailed change log is available here.
An archive containing all the files generated during the build process (including dxgi.dll and symbol files) is available here.

This release has been published automatically from commits up to and including c245b8f in branch master.

22621.3527.65.1

27 Apr 12:15
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22621.3527.65.1 Pre-release
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Tested on OS builds 22621.3296, 22621.3447, and 22621.3527. (Note: 22621 and 22631 share the same OS files)

1
  • Taskbar10: The Windows 10 taskbar option is now no longer available on 26002+. (#3053, e57a6b0)
    • This is to comply with Microsoft's removal of the stock Windows 10 taskbar in explorer.exe of said builds.
  • Start10: Fixed Pin to Start on 226xx.3420+ (22H2, 23H2) and 25169+ (24H2). (232fe6b)
  • Start10: Reverted the menu closing delay fix when EP is injected only into StartMenuExperienceHost.exe for now. (e59c34c)

Please consult the README for more details.
A detailed change log is available here.
An archive containing all the files generated during the build process (including dxgi.dll and symbol files) is available here.

This release has been published automatically from commits up to and including d11445a in branch master.

22621.3527.65.1

25 Apr 16:37
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Tested on OS builds 22621.3296, 22621.3447, and 22621.3527. (Note: 22621 and 22631 share the same OS files)

1
  • Taskbar10: The Windows 10 taskbar option is now no longer available on 26002+. (#3053, e57a6b0)
    • This is to comply with Microsoft's removal of the stock Windows 10 taskbar in explorer.exe of said builds.
  • Start10: Fixed Pin to Start on 226xx.3420+ (22H2, 23H2) and 25169+ (24H2). (232fe6b)
  • Start10: Reverted the menu closing delay fix when EP is injected only into StartMenuExperienceHost.exe for now. (e59c34c)

Please consult the README for more details.
A detailed change log is available here.
An archive containing all the files generated during the build process (including dxgi.dll and symbol files) is available here.

This release has been published automatically from commits up to and including 0976666 in branch master.

22621.3296.64.3

04 Apr 00:50
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22621.3296.64.3 Pre-release
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Tested on OS builds 22000.2538, 22621.1992, 22621.3155, 22621.3235, 22621.3296, 25951.1000, and 26058.1000.

1
  • Taskbar10: Fixed a bug where SCOOBE would repeatedly crash Explorer when Language Switcher is set to anything other than Windows 10 (the default). (fe7f800, 5c35f58)
  • Taskbar10: Refined the method for aligning the Windows 11 Start menu and Search flyouts when using the Windows 10 taskbar on 22621.2792+. (8f84a96)
    • This should fix related crashes during logon and screen resolution change on 26063+.
  • Taskbar10: Revised the method for restoring acrylic to the Windows 10 taskbar on 22621+. (5e7bad2)
    • This should fix the taskbar being fully transparent on recent builds such as 22635.3066 and 22621/22631.3296 despite not having any other customization software.
  • ExplorerPatcher should now avoid further injection when the system is in safe mode. (95ea9e7)
  • Setup: Moved uninstallation prompt dialog existence check to the GUI. (0589a25)
  • Various changes to prepare for the alternate taskbar reimplementation that will be released in the future. (a0885c6, 0791bd7, fc61884, 623ecee)
2
  • Taskbar10: Revised the method for disabling DisableWin10Taskbar present on 26002+. (913b2d0)
3
  • Start10: Support for OS builds 226xx.3420+ and 24H2, including fixed animations (5e25663, c286ab5).
  • Start10: Prevent menu closing delay when patching standalone (without ExplorerPatcher injecting explorer.exe) (45bd735).

Please consult the README for more details.
A detailed change log is available here.
An archive containing all the files generated during the build process (including dxgi.dll and symbol files) is available here.

This release has been published automatically from commits up to and including 47cc165 in branch master.

22621.3296.64.2

31 Mar 15:29
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22621.3296.64.2 Pre-release
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Tested on OS builds 22000.2538, 22621.1992, 22621.3155, 22621.3235, 22621.3296, 25951.1000, and 26058.1000.

1
  • Taskbar10: Fixed a bug where SCOOBE would repeatedly crash Explorer when Language Switcher is set to anything other than Windows 10 (the default). (fe7f800, 5c35f58)
  • Taskbar10: Refined the method for aligning the Windows 11 Start menu and Search flyouts when using the Windows 10 taskbar on 22621.2792+. (8f84a96)
    • This should fix related crashes during logon and screen resolution change on 26063+.
  • Taskbar10: Revised the method for restoring acrylic to the Windows 10 taskbar on 22621+. (5e7bad2)
    • This should fix the taskbar being fully transparent on recent builds such as 22635.3066 and 22621/22631.3296 despite not having any other customization software.
  • ExplorerPatcher should now avoid further injection when the system is in safe mode. (95ea9e7)
  • Setup: Moved uninstallation prompt dialog existence check to the GUI. (0589a25)
  • Various changes to prepare for the alternate taskbar reimplementation that will be released in the future. (a0885c6, 0791bd7, fc61884, 623ecee)
2
  • Taskbar10: Revised the method for disabling DisableWin10Taskbar present on 26002+. (913b2d0)

Please consult the README for more details.
A detailed change log is available here.
An archive containing all the files generated during the build process (including dxgi.dll and symbol files) is available here.

This release has been published automatically from commits up to and including c286ab5 in branch master.

22621.3296.64.2

31 Mar 09:09
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22621.3296.64.2 Pre-release
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Tested on OS builds 22000.2538, 22621.1992, 22621.3155, 22621.3235, 22621.3296, 25951.1000, and 26058.1000.

1
  • Taskbar10: Fixed a bug where SCOOBE would repeatedly crash Explorer when Language Switcher is set to anything other than Windows 10 (the default). (fe7f800, 5c35f58)
  • Taskbar10: Refined the method for aligning the Windows 11 Start menu and Search flyouts when using the Windows 10 taskbar on 22621.2792+. (8f84a96)
    • This should fix related crashes during logon and screen resolution change on 26063+.
  • Taskbar10: Revised the method for restoring acrylic to the Windows 10 taskbar on 22621+. (5e7bad2)
    • This should fix the taskbar being fully transparent on recent builds such as 22635.3066 and 22621/22631.3296 despite not having any other customization software.
  • ExplorerPatcher should now avoid further injection when the system is in safe mode. (95ea9e7)
  • Setup: Moved uninstallation prompt dialog existence check to the GUI. (0589a25)
  • Various changes to prepare for the alternate taskbar reimplementation that will be released in the future. (a0885c6, 0791bd7, fc61884, 623ecee)
2
  • Taskbar10: Revised the method for disabling DisableWin10Taskbar present on 26002+. (913b2d0)

Please consult the README for more details.
A detailed change log is available here.
An archive containing all the files generated during the build process (including dxgi.dll and symbol files) is available here.

This release has been published automatically from commits up to and including 5e25663 in branch master.

22621.3296.64.1

13 Mar 04:32
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⚠️ Warning

Please do NOT install this build on OS builds 26100+. explorer.exe will enter in an artificial crash loop due to the "removal" of the Windows 10 taskbar.


Tested on OS builds 22000.2538, 22621.1992, 22621.3155, 22621.3235, 22621.3296, 25951.1000, and 26058.1000.

1
  • Taskbar10: Fixed a bug where SCOOBE would repeatedly crash Explorer when Language Switcher is set to anything other than Windows 10 (the default). (fe7f800, 5c35f58)
  • Taskbar10: Refined the method for aligning the Windows 11 Start menu and Search flyouts when using the Windows 10 taskbar on 22621.2792+. (8f84a96)
    • This should fix related crashes during logon and screen resolution change on 26063+.
  • Taskbar10: Revised the method for restoring acrylic to the Windows 10 taskbar on 22621+. (5e7bad2)
    • This should fix the taskbar being fully transparent on recent builds such as 22635.3066 and 22621/22631.3296 despite not having any other customization software.
  • ExplorerPatcher should now avoid further injection when the system is in safe mode. (95ea9e7)
  • Setup: Moved uninstallation prompt dialog existence check to the GUI. (0589a25)
  • Various changes to prepare for the alternate taskbar implementation that will be released in the future. (a0885c6, 0791bd7, fc61884, 623ecee)

Please consult the README for more details.
A detailed change log is available here.
An archive containing all the files generated during the build process (including dxgi.dll and symbol files) is available here.

This release has been published automatically from commits up to and including 9e9c016 in branch master.

22621.3296.64.2

13 Mar 22:17
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22621.3296.64.2 Pre-release
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Tested on OS builds 22000.2538, 22621.1992, 22621.3155, 22621.3235, 22621.3296, 25951.1000, and 26058.1000.

1
  • Taskbar10: Fixed a bug where SCOOBE would repeatedly crash Explorer when Language Switcher is set to anything other than Windows 10 (the default). (fe7f800, 5c35f58)
  • Taskbar10: Refined the method for aligning the Windows 11 Start menu and Search flyouts when using the Windows 10 taskbar on 22621.2792+. (8f84a96)
    • This should fix related crashes during logon and screen resolution change on 26063+.
  • Taskbar10: Revised the method for restoring acrylic to the Windows 10 taskbar on 22621+. (5e7bad2)
    • This should fix the taskbar being fully transparent on recent builds such as 22635.3066 and 22621/22631.3296 despite not having any other customization software.
  • ExplorerPatcher should now avoid further injection when the system is in safe mode. (95ea9e7)
  • Setup: Moved uninstallation prompt dialog existence check to the GUI. (0589a25)
  • Various changes to prepare for the alternate taskbar implementation that will be released in the future. (a0885c6, 0791bd7, fc61884, 623ecee)
2
  • Taskbar10: Revised the method for disabling DisableWin10Taskbar present on 26002+. (913b2d0)

Please consult the README for more details.
A detailed change log is available here.
An archive containing all the files generated during the build process (including dxgi.dll and symbol files) is available here.

This release has been published automatically from commits up to and including 699ef06 in branch master.

22621.3235.64.1

13 Mar 04:06
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22621.3235.64.1 Pre-release
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Tested on OS builds 22000.2538, 22621.1992, 22621.3155, 22621.3235, 22621.3296, 25951.1000, and 26058.1000.

1
  • Taskbar10: Fixed a bug where SCOOBE would repeatedly crash Explorer when Language Switcher is set to anything other than Windows 10 (the default). (fe7f800)
  • Taskbar10: Refined the method for aligning the Windows 11 Start menu and Search flyouts when using the Windows 10 taskbar on 22621.2792+. (8f84a96)
    • This should fix related crashes during logon and screen resolution change on 26063+.
  • Taskbar10: Revised the method for restoring acrylic to the Windows 10 taskbar on 22621+. (5e7bad2)
    • This should fix the taskbar being fully transparent on recent builds such as 22635.3066 and 22621/22631.3296 despite not having any other customization software.
  • ExplorerPatcher should now avoid further injection when the system is in safe mode. (95ea9e7)
  • Setup: Moved uninstallation prompt dialog existence check to the GUI. (0589a25)
  • Various changes to prepare for the alternate taskbar reimplementation that will be released in the future. (a0885c6, 0791bd7, fc61884, 623ecee)

Please consult the README for more details.
A detailed change log is available here.
An archive containing all the files generated during the build process (including dxgi.dll and symbol files) is available here.

This release has been published automatically from commits up to and including bdc0212 in branch master.