Download the New Version for Windows ExplorerPatcher 22621.2506.60.1

Valinet has released a new version of ExplorerPatcher, a DLL file that aims to restore classic functionality in Windows 11. The latest release is version 22621.1344.53.14f3dab5 and can be found on GitHub.

This new version addresses several issues related to the new Windows App SDK views and Taskbar11. Specifically, it fixes a bug that caused explorer.exe to crash when right-clicking the new taskbar on Windows 11 builds with 'Never combine' enabled. Additionally, it resolves an issue with pen menu crashing explorer.exe on build 22621.2134 or later.

It's worth noting that if you have installed the February 28, 2023 KB5022913 (OS Build 22621.1344) Preview update, some software that modifies your taskbar/start menu may need to be updated for the new taskbar. This includes applications like ExplorerPatcher and Start11, which may require updates to function properly.

ExplorerPatcher is not an application in the classical sense, but rather a DLL file that aims to restore classic functionality in Windows 11. It has been tested on the latest stable version of Windows 11, but may work on other builds as well.

When you download and install the new version of ExplorerPatcher, the application may need to perform one-time downloads for several resources in order to enable full functionality.

In related news, it's been reported that certain third-party UI customization apps, including ExplorerPatcher and StartAllBack, can cause errors with explorer.exe that may repeat multiple times in a loop. This is due to compatibility issues with the new Windows App SDK views and Taskbar11.

For more information about Windows update terminology, see the article about the types of Windows updates and the monthly quality update types. For an overview of Windows 11, version 23H2, see its update history page.

Download the new version for windows ExplorerPatcher 22621.2506.60.1