Right-click "Pin to Start" crashes File Explorer (Build 26200.8894)

[StayedPluto3462]

Problem Description

After switching the Start menu to the Windows 10 style (live tiles) using ExplorerPatcher, right‑clicking any file or program in File Explorer and selecting "Pin to Start" causes Windows Explorer (explorer.exe) to restart immediately. No new tile can be pinned through this method.

Additional Observations

• Already pinned tiles work normally – they can be opened and unpinned without issues.
• The problem is 100% reproducible – it happens every time I try to pin via the right‑click menu.
• Drag‑and‑drop (dragging a file/folder onto the Start menu tile area) works perfectly as a workaround.
• The issue has persisted for more than two weeks.

Environment

Item	Details
OS	Windows 11 Pro 25H2
OS Build	26200.8894
Installation Date	2026‑07‑12
ExplorerPatcher Version	26100.8457.70.4 (pre‑release, 2026‑07‑06)
PC Model	(please fill in, especially if it’s a Dell)

Steps Already Tried (none solved the issue)

• Updated ExplorerPatcher to the latest version (26100.8457.70.4)
• Disabled “Register as Shell Extension”
• Reset all settings to defaults
• Switched between Windows 10 / Windows 11 Start menu styles and restarted Explorer
• Completely uninstalled, deleted leftover configs, and reinstalled ExplorerPatcher

Additional Context

1. I have never joined the Windows Insider Program, nor have I enabled the "Get the latest updates as soon as they're available" option. This update came through the normal Windows Update channel.
2. The build 26200.8894 corresponds to the out‑of‑band update KB5121767 (pushed around 2026‑07‑18) which is mainly aimed at fixing performance/power issues on some Dell PCs.
3. The release notes for version 26100.8457.70.4 mention that crashes and pinning behaviour were fixed for builds 26xxx.8474+. However, my build (26200.8894) seems to be newer than the tested build (26200.8457), which might explain why the fix doesn't cover it.

What I’m Hoping For

I'd appreciate it if the developer could look into this compatibility gap with build 26200.8894 (and possibly later builds). I'm happy to provide more debugging info or logs if needed.

Thank you for your hard work on this great tool!

[pyrates999]

is it the same as this? #5111