I have it so I can switch between the start menu and metro with 2 clicks using the context menu restart explorer command. Code: Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\shell\Windows 8 Explorer] [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\shell\Windows 8 Explorer\command] @="\"C:\\Restart Explorer.bat\"" Code: @echo off taskkill /f /im explorer.exe start explorer.exe Code: Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\shell\Windows 7 Explorer] [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\shell\Windows 7 Explorer\command] @="\"C:\\Restart Explorer 7.bat\"" Code: @echo off taskkill /f /im explorer.exe start C:\Windows7\explorer.exe
Good idea. Tested in vm, it seems to be not quite simple, gives errors after changing to win 8 explorer this way. But a good idea for a automated explorer restart script anyway. regards
My pathes are like in #1: Please, could you tell me, where the bat-files has to store and the pathes for starting the two different (Win7/Win8) explorer.exe. Thank you in advance.
You have to put them in one folder equal where, BUT this trick isn´t working properly, got a lot of errors after changing from explorer 7 to 8. If you want to change between UIs, rerun patchex.exe and choose "8" if using "7" or vice versa, and log off. But you can use fourth script of MrGRIM to simply restart explorer 7 with a simple click. regards
I have not got any errors at all after changing from explorer 7 to 8 I have not got any errors at all after changing from explorer 7 to 8..... maybe it is your computer.
Don´t think so, due to tested in virtual machines (pro and ent). Did you test metro apps after changing fron 7 to 8 without recalling patchex7.exe and log off?
I have my Windows 7 explorer in C:\Windows7\ and I put both batch files in c:\ switching between both explorers works perfect for me, metro apps work fine with no errors and I do not run the script at all after setting it to windows 7 explorer using patchex7, the only problem I have seen is if you have open programs on the taskbar they can sometimes disappear but you can still use them using alt+tab if they are minimized or with the task manager. Any apps you have open in 8 explorer will be closed though when switching back to 7 explorer.
Okay - maybe I will test it. But I don't understand it at all, how to build pathes Script 1 and 3 are for building entry in context menu. BAT 2 and 4 are for kill and start explorer.exe. So, I have to place these both BATs in explorer7-folder? BAT 4 is the like this? Code: @echo off taskkill /f /im explorer.exe start C:\explorer7\explorer.exe and context menü entry like this? Code: Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\shell\Windows 7 Explorer] [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\shell\Windows 7 Explorer\command] @="\"C:\explorer7\Restart Explorer 7.bat\"" (But there is an error message: File not found!) And for switching to win8-explorer??? Code: Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\shell\Windows 8 Explorer] [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\shell\Windows 8 Explorer\command] @="\"C:\explorer7\Restart Explorer.bat\"" But how to create path for BAT for Win8??? For Win8, I have to use the explorer.exe from Win8, stored orig. in C:\windows\... What tot do now? Copy the Win8 explorer.exe to explorer7-folder??? Or what else? Sorry, for confusing
You don't move the Windows 8 explorer at all, just use the bat I posted above to restart the Windows 8 explorer. Code: @echo off taskkill /f /im explorer.exe start explorer.exe
really? This works well, I think your not building the files correctly.... Hint: Whatever folder name you have the Windows 7 hack files, you have to rename it to Code: @echo off taskkill /f /im explorer.exe start C:\explorer7\explorer.exe so rename to explorer7 and make sure its location is C:\explorer7\ and please run the hack and choose 8 to unload the files first. Hint: copy into new file the reg code and name accordingly with the extension of .reg If you don't understand this maybe you should stop now! or download the already made files. Admin these are just the folder, .bat and .reg files. h_t_tp:/_/w_ww.filefactory.com/2zszkhjjdk4j link may not work I'll post again remove the _ on the link as I can't upload links yet put all the files in your root drive it has to be the C drive as the path is hard coded. All credit goes to Mr GRiM
@Violative: File doesn't exist (_ removed!) @Mr_Grim: Win-Message (when I try to switch to win8 explorer): File not found! Look, to my dir in screenshot. And here are my reg-files: Code: Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\shell\Windows 8 Explorer] [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\shell\Windows 8 Explorer\command] @="\"C:\explorer7\Restart_Explorer.bat\"" Code: ´Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\shell\Windows 7 Explorer] [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\shell\Windows 7 Explorer\command] @="\"C:\explorer7\Restart_Explorer7.bat\"" Now, I tested the BATs manually...for Win8-explorer, path is definitly "start C:\windows\explorer.exe" otherwise Win7-explorer will start. Code: @echo off taskkill /f /im explorer.exe start C:\windows\explorer.exe If I start the 2 BATs (Win7 and 8) manualy, it works, but not in context menu. Last edit: Now it works!!! Problem was, Reg-Entrys where not overwritten by using Reg-file (don't know why!?), so I have modified it manualy.
File can only be downloaded with premium account BTW - I don't need YOUR files, with YOUR pathes - I want to do my own pathes. Please look above^ and tell me what's wrong with pathes.
I know that but them were not for you! you have them as you wish, you understand this some people don't, it's for them I don't see u sharing your files. The paths are good, and they can be changed as you well now. Thank you. Attach your files then as I can't just yet. seems you can. I was tiring to help s1ave77
Sorry maybe I should of mentioned that you need to change the directory name in the Windows 7 batch file to the location of your Windows 7 explorer.exe. If you want to remove the reg files use this reg Code: Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\shell\Windows 7 Explorer] or for the Windows 8 reg Code: Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\shell\Windows 8 Explorer]
(Re)read the OP first post and read about why some things don't work....... He/she is the one that can help us all.
Yep, know that. Started here with beta 3 myself. If there is any need to switch between UIs, i rerun patchex7.exe or do use a vm. So no problems so far. Only praying that Tihiy is further working on this ...