Windows 10: Why Does IInitializeWithFile Receive Multiple Callbacks in Windows 11, Leading to Explorer...

Problem Statement Overview:I have developed a Shell Extension to hook certain Win32 API functions in Windows File Explorer to customize its functionality. We are hooking into the CoCreateInstance COM API to intercept the creation of Microsoft's default PDF file previewer. When the PDF file previewer COM component is instantiated, we obtain the IInitializeWithFile interface pointer and override its Initialize method by modifying the VTable to our custom implementation. As a result, Windows File Explorer launches the Microsoft PDF file previewer, causing the prevhost.exe process to load.IIniti

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Windows Explorer Replacement?

are you running IE7? if not that wouold be my first suggestion,upgrade to ie7 that can fix some stability issues with windows explorer

 

Windows 10 Tweaks

Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

• Open a new Explorer window.
• Click View in the ribbon.
• Click Options.
• Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
• Click OK

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Internet Explorer 11 not working on Windows 10

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.

Windows 10 has a built-in troubleshooter to check and fix issues with Internet Explorer. I would suggest you to run this troubleshooter to check if the issue is with your Explorer.

Refer these steps:

• Press Windows key +X, select Control panel
• Change the view by option on the top right to Large icons
• Click on troubleshooting and click on the view all option on the left panel
• Run the Internet Explorer performance troubleshooter

And also refer the link below and check if it helps.

Internet Explorer help - Microsoft Support

Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.