[Bug/Side Effect] Hiding 'Home' node breaks real-time updates for pinning/unpinning Quick Access folders

Author: wrmld2211Created Aug 30, 2026Updated Sep 5, 2026
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  • I haven't used any other scripts, tools or programs that might have caused this issue.

Windows version

Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200.9168

Script mode/options

Custom - Hide 'Home' from navigation pane

Describe the issue

Applying this option prevents File Explorer from updating pinned/unpinned quick access folders in real-time until the explorer.exe process or window is restarted.

Steps to reproduce

  1. Check "Hide 'Home' from navigation pane" in debloat script
  2. Pin/unpin a folder in File Explorer quick access
  3. The change will not appear until File Explorer is restarted

Error output

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Additional context

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