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In registry, I've tried to change "explorer" to "Directory Opus", as per instructions here : How would I replace default Windows Explorer with an alternative one, say Q-Dir?

But it doesn't work. Now I have a black screen. Cannot go back to "explorer.exe".

How can I go into the registry now to revert back to "explorer.exe" ?

I have Windows 10.

On reboot, "Directory Opus" opened. I could search for "regedit.exe", and set back to "explorer.exe".

But when I reboot, it still says "directory opus" in registry !

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  • Not an answer, unfortunately, but in general be very careful about any "tips" that involve editing the registry. Especially ones that are out-of-date or involve a different Windows version. – A. L. Flanagan Sep 26 '16 at 18:50
  • well, you can use an install disk to restore to a prior restore point, or you could try the offline password and registery editor: http://pcsupport.about.com/od/toolsofthetrade/gr/offlinentpwed.htm – Frank Thomas Sep 26 '16 at 18:51

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With "Directory Opus", I searched for msconfig. I did a Safe boot.

Then the registry showed me "explorer.exe".

After a normal boot, "explorer" is back.

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For Directory Opus, you can select a safer approach to replace explorer via Settings -> Preferences -> Explorer Replacement

Explorer Replacement

This will leave the normal explorer.exe configured as shell and still allow you to run Opus instead of Explorer for most operations including pressing Win + E

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