[EP 70.4] Dragging Tiles Pinned by Dragging in Win10 Start Menu Freezes it
Author: TenGazelle94672Created Jul 15, 2026Updated Sep 1, 2026
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Before reporting your issue
- I have confirmed that this issue does not happen when ExplorerPatcher is not installed
- I do not have "register as shell extension" enabled
- I have tried my best to check existing issues
Repro ExplorerPatcher versions
EP 26100.8457.70.4 Latest prerelease available from GitHub
Repro Windows Versions
Windows 11 25H2 26200.8655
Third-party tweak software installed
Windhawk Nilesoft Shell MicaforEveryone
Describe the bug
- Install EP, enable Win10SM
- Drag a tile to pin it
- Drag any existing tile (including the new one)
- Observe start menu not responding and crashes when dismissed
Expected outcome
The tile works normally without a crash
Actual outcome
Start Menu not responding
Additional info
This seems to be a problem of EP's new tile data implementation
Crash Dumps
Not available
Media
Not avalible
Source: valinet/ExplorerPatcher