Windows 11 23H2 build 22631.2861 not working (v1.19)

[MorpheusUK]

I have installed the latest version at time of writing (v1.19 and also tried the Powershell version v1.5.9) which is failing with errors on Windows 11 23H2 build 22631.2861.
In the case of the C# VirtualDesktop11.exe and VirtualDesktop11-24H2.exe (tried in case the Guids now matched) I am getting the following errors:

PS C:> .\VirtualDesktop11.exe -switch:1

Unhandled Exception: System.TypeInitializationException: The type initializer for 'VirtualDesktop.DesktopManager' threw an exception. ---> System.InvalidCastException: Specified cast is not valid.
at VirtualDesktop.IServiceProvider10.QueryService(Guid& service, Guid& riid)
at VirtualDesktop.DesktopManager..cctor()
--- End of inner exception stack trace ---
at VDeskTool.Program.Main(String[] args)

PS C:> .\VirtualDesktop11-24H2.exe -switch:1

Unhandled Exception: System.TypeInitializationException: The type initializer for 'VirtualDesktop.DesktopManager' threw an exception. ---> System.InvalidCastException: Specified cast is not valid.
at VirtualDesktop.IServiceProvider10.QueryService(Guid& service, Guid& riid)
at VirtualDesktop.DesktopManager..cctor()
--- End of inner exception stack trace ---
at VDeskTool.Program.Main(String[] args)

[MScholtes]

Hello @MorpheusUK,

with version 22631.3085 Microsoft changed the Windows 11 API to access virtual desktops. Please update your Windows to an supported version.

Greetings

Markus

[MorpheusUK]

Thanks for your reply, unfortunately this is actually my newly issued work laptop with upgrades managed by our IT department this I am unable to change the build installed.

Looking at the change log v1.16 was the last release before those changes would that work with this build?

[MScholtes]

Hello @MorpheusUK,

tell your management to fire the IT department: patching is mandatory!

Yes, version 1.16 should work, but might have other flaws.

Greetings

Markus

[CainKilled]

It looks like you're encountering issues with the VirtualDesktop11.exe and VirtualDesktop11-24H2.exe tools on Windows 11 23H2 build 22631.2861. The errors you're seeing are related to a System Type Initialization Exception caused by an Invalid Cast Exception. This typically indicates that there is a mismatch or issue with the COM interfaces or GUIDs being used. try updating your windows environment there may be patches available for your virtual desktop. or use an older version of Virtual Desktop as a temp fix. One that was known to work well with your windows ver. Maybe version 1.16 of the VD Tool. just keep in mind there may be other problems when using the older version. good luck! Happy hunting!!

[MScholtes]

No issue, just need to patch Windows.