Adding custom icons to files on desktop crashes explorer.exe

Mustafa BAY 0

I have a Windows service application to add custom icons to files and directories using .Net Framework 4.5.2 SharpShell library.

When I try to create a Microsoft Excel file on desktop, file icon moves to default file position on the desktop (top left).

If I create any other type of file (e.g. Microsoft Word), file gets created at the exact location where I clicked.

And if I create multiple Microsoft Excel files consecutively, explorer.exe crashes and restarts.

What can I do about it?

Jiale Xue - MSFT 48,856 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2024-07-02T05:26:09.67+00:00

Hi @Mustafa BAY , Welcome to Microsoft Q&A,I suggest you consult SharpShell's github，https://github.com/dwmkerr/sharpshell/issues
Mustafa BAY 0 Reputation points

2024-07-02T08:48:25.68+00:00

Thank you for your comment @Jiale Xue - MSFT
I also read SharpShell's github page and issue's and i don't found any example for my problem.
So, I thought maybe I ask it here and find a solution.
Jiale Xue - MSFT 48,856 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2024-07-02T08:59:09.9633333+00:00

Hi @Mustafa BAY , This forum does not support SharpShell as it is not owned by Microsoft.

Thanks for your understanding.
Mustafa BAY 0 Reputation points

2024-07-02T10:10:41.62+00:00

Thank you @Jiale Xue - MSFT
Have a nice day.

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