W4RH4WK/Debloat-Windows-10

explorer.exe restart - folder instead of GUI

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#196 opened on Apr 23, 2019

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Description

Line 52 of remove-onedrive.ps1

If you have the option to "Launch folder windows in a separate process" in "Folder Options" checked, then after running remove-onedrive.ps1, explorer.exe loads the "Computer" explorer window, instead of loading the expected start menu, taskbar, system tray.

Maybe explorer.exe didn't fully exit?

Tried it on two computers with the same results.

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3
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PowerShell basicsWindows folder optionsExplorer process management
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40
Research direction
Examine the script `remove onedrive.ps1` around line 52 where explorer.exe is restarted. Check if the restart command is immediate and does not wait for the old process to fully terminate. Investigate using `Start Process` with ` Wait` or implementing a delay. Also consider adding a check for the 'Launch folder windows in a separate process' registry setting and adjust behavior accordingly. Review existing comments or PRs for any attempted fixes.
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