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CmdPal: Restart Windows explorer doesn't restart the explorer #48573

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ReginaldTang
opened on Jun 13, 2026

Microsoft PowerToys version

0.100.0

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Microsoft Store

Area(s) with issue?

Command Palette

Steps to reproduce

  1. Open CmdPal
  2. Open Windows system commands
  3. Select Restart Windows Explorer

✔️ Expected Behavior

The explorer restarts

❌ Actual Behavior

The explorer process does not restart

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