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It is recommended that Windows 10 decouple the Shell/URI activation mechanism from File Explorer
It is recommended to decouple Windows' Shell/URI activation mechanism from File Explorer so that packaged applications, such as settings apps, can run independently even if Explorer crashes, thereby ...
Windows uses Shell and URI handlers registered via COM objects and system services.
Many of these handlers are tightly integrated with Explorer, which acts as the shell host.
When Explorer crashes, these handlers may become unresponsive or unavailable, affecting other system features.