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Devices not automatically refreshed in File Explorer when running from a custom shell


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Hi,

 

 

I am running a custom shell on Windows 10 IoT Enterprise (1809). When I start the explorer.exe process (File Explorer) from the shell or open a File Dialog box, and subsequently connect or disconnect a USB drive, the navigation pane and the "This PC" view do not refresh automatically. To see the change to the list of connected devices, I have to close and reopen File Explorer.

 

 

If the "Desktop" explorer.exe process is started from Task Manager, the problem goes away - i.e. devices are immediately added or removed from the navigation pane/This PC when connected/disconnected.

 

 

So my question is: how can automatic device discovery in File Explorer be enabled when using a custom shell?

 

I have looked at registry keys and services, but haven't managed to find a solution.

 

 

P.S. moving the File Explorer window seems to force an update and refreshes the list of connected devices.

 

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