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BladeCipher
Brass Contributor
Jul 27, 2026

It is recommended that Windows 11 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 improving the ease of system maintenance.

 

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  • Capmbia's avatar
    Capmbia
    Brass Contributor
    Jul 29, 2026

    Launch critical apps directly from the Start menu or taskbar instead of relying on shell activation.

  • Sdabella's avatar
    Sdabella
    Brass Contributor
    Jul 28, 2026

     The very tools you need to fix the system become unavailable because their launch mechanism depends on the very process that's failing.