Windows 11 24H2 - File Explorer Not Show Tabs

[nnam9630]

I tried to simply make a tiny Windows 11 ISO and then it seems like I am missing tabs in File Explorer. But they are still there on a fresh install. I have tried multiple times to add back what might be causing the problem but nothing seems to work. I have attached my .xml file. If anyone can help me with this I would appreciate it.

 

[garlin]

Normally this is caused by the incorrect removal of Recall components, but you only have Copilot listed.

                <c>microsoftwindows.client.aix 'Windows Copilot (Windows Feature Experience Pack)'</c

As a temporary workaround, try this:

DISM /Online /Enable-Feature /Featurename:Recall​

Restart Windows​

DISM /Online /Disable-Feature /Featurename:Recall​

 

[nnam9630]

but it is error

 

[tistou77]

If you deleted the component or part, it's normal not to be able to activate it
You can always do the Get-Features command to see if it is listed, to confirm

 

[garlin]

When 24H2 was first released, NTLite added the ability to remove the Recall feature.

Unfortunately, this removal triggered a separate Windows install bug which broke Explorer's appearance, making it appear like the Classic Explorer with ribbon. This NTLite bug was fixed in late 2024, but it looks like the bug has returned.

+nuhi

Workaround:
1. For now, don't remove Windows Copilot (Windows Feature Experience Pack)
2. After the install, run "DISM /Online /Disable-Feature /Featurename:Recall" to disable Recall.

 

[nuhi]

garlin, tested by removing both Copilot components from the image, and all 3 copilot named from Live.
Explorer tabs are still there, so cannot replicate, please attach a preset demonstrating that - could be it's some other component in conjunction.

Also for those configuring instead of removing, there is a Recall feature in the tool's Feature page, no need to type commands, unless it needs to be configured after setup for some reason?

 

[garlin]

I tried the original settings (26100.1742 + preset), and Explorer's broken. Removing <c>microsoftwindows.client.aix</c> put it back to normal.

If the original intention was to remove Recall, and NTLite reverted to the old behavior of not fixing WindowsAppRuntime.CBS, then DISM is the only way for the user to turn off Recall without breaking the desktop.

 

[nuhi]

So I use the above preset on non-patched ISO, OK, will try a bit later.
My test was on latest 24H2 patched with Copilot components removed.

NTLite Features page is DISM.

 

[tistou77]

nuhi The "Copilot" component has always "broken" Windows Explorer with tabs
At least as far as I can remember, since I've always used the one with the ribbon

 

[garlin]

NTLite Features page is DISM.

When you turn off Recall using only DISM in the offline image, doesn't that also trigger a servicing bug? I proved that last year, by skipping NTLite and using manual DISM commands on a clean image.

To be fair, I haven't re-tested what happens using an updated 24H2 image.