BUG: File explorer windows start flashes once groupy is turned on. Sometimes file explorer crashes.

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Hi,

I've been using groupy for years. Love it, but on my new laptop I got a half year ago, it is not useable.

The file explorer windows start to flash. The only way I seem to be able to fix it is by shutting down groupy

I ran into this issue a half year ago, and decided not to use it anymore. However I'm really missing it in my workflow. 

See screencast: BUG_groupy file explorer flashes.mp4

Things I tried: 

1. Reinstall

2. GroupyPurge

3. WinDbg: I hope it worked. I'm as tech savvy to use WinDbg.

BUG_groupy file explorer flashes.dmp

Pas: 

I love Groupy.

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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello,
Sorry to hear you are having issues. Please try purge and reinstall steps as mention here : [Link]. Just make sure to re-download the latest version from your account page. Reboot after the purge. Reinstall and reboot again after the installation. Retest and report back here.

Thank you,
Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant.

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Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top

That show that something running in the background is conflicting with Groupy. Try the cleanboot.

Thank you,

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

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Reply #6 from Stardock Forums Top

I did the cleanboot. Restarted everything and then turned everything back on. Now it works. I have no idea why. Thank you Basj!!!!

Reply #7 from Stardock Forums Top

Great, glad it working.

Thank you,

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant