Each time I click to open a folder I am brought to the search folder window
and I have to search for the file/folder manually. Is there any way to
overcome this problem?

Mattboy wrote:

> Each time I click to open a folder I am brought to the search folder
> window and I have to search for the file/folder manually. Is there any
> way to overcome this problem?

MVP Doug Knox's fix -
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_d...older_open.htm

Search Companion Starts If You Double-Click a Folder or Drive -
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/searchwindow.htm

Malke
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www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

Tks Malke, will try out the recommended methods. Btw I have a home pc running
on Win XP Home SP 2. I intend to trade it in for another newer unit but
problem is I do have the recovery disc but I would like to reformat so that
any previous data are erased off. Is there any easier way to get round it. I
did some search on the web and understand that vendors like HP does provide
for it but unfortunately mine a NEC Packard Bell.

"Malke" wrote:

> Mattboy wrote:
>
> > Each time I click to open a folder I am brought to the search folder
> > window and I have to search for the file/folder manually. Is there any
> > way to overcome this problem?
>
> MVP Doug Knox's fix -
> http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_d...older_open.htm
>
> Search Companion Starts If You Double-Click a Folder or Drive -
> http://windowsxp.mvps.org/searchwindow.htm
>
> Malke
> --
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> "Don't Panic!"
> MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
>

Sorry Malke, I meant I do not have the recovery disk to do a full reformat,
so is there any other ways I could go about it?

"Malke" wrote:

> Mattboy wrote:
>
> > Each time I click to open a folder I am brought to the search folder
> > window and I have to search for the file/folder manually. Is there any
> > way to overcome this problem?
>
> MVP Doug Knox's fix -
> http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_d...older_open.htm
>
> Search Companion Starts If You Double-Click a Folder or Drive -
> http://windowsxp.mvps.org/searchwindow.htm
>
> Malke
> --
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> "Don't Panic!"
> MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
>

Mattboy wrote:

> Sorry Malke, I meant I do not have the recovery disk to do a full
> reformat, so is there any other ways I could go about it?

So this is a second question unrelated to the Search problem? Packard
Bell had to provide you a way to return the computer to factory
condition. They could do this by:

1. Providing Recovery Disks which have an image of the install.
2. Providing a Recovery image on a special, sometimes hidden partition
on the hard drive.
3. Providing a physical cd of the actual operating system.

Refer to your manual or the OEM's website for how to restore your
specific model computer.

If PB's method of recovery was #1 (and not also #2), then your best
course of action is to contact them and purchase Recovery Disks. HP's
cost around $25USD; I don't know about PB - you'll need to call them.

The alternatives are:

1. Take the machine to a local professional (not a BigStoreUSA type of
place) where they may use a generic OEM install disk (which will work
with your Product Key from the sticker on the machine). I do this for
my clients because your license is the Product Key, not the physical
cd. This will not install any programs preloaded by PB.

2. Purchase a retail copy of XP and install it. Get the drivers for your
hardware from PB's website for your specific model machine ahead of
time because they need to be installed after the operating system.

Malke
--
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

Ok tks Malke, guess my best option is to contact the local Packard Bell guys.

"Malke" wrote:

> Mattboy wrote:
>
> > Sorry Malke, I meant I do not have the recovery disk to do a full
> > reformat, so is there any other ways I could go about it?
>
> So this is a second question unrelated to the Search problem? Packard
> Bell had to provide you a way to return the computer to factory
> condition. They could do this by:
>
> 1. Providing Recovery Disks which have an image of the install.
> 2. Providing a Recovery image on a special, sometimes hidden partition
> on the hard drive.
> 3. Providing a physical cd of the actual operating system.
>
> Refer to your manual or the OEM's website for how to restore your
> specific model computer.
>
> If PB's method of recovery was #1 (and not also #2), then your best
> course of action is to contact them and purchase Recovery Disks. HP's
> cost around $25USD; I don't know about PB - you'll need to call them.
>
> The alternatives are:
>
> 1. Take the machine to a local professional (not a BigStoreUSA type of
> place) where they may use a generic OEM install disk (which will work
> with your Product Key from the sticker on the machine). I do this for
> my clients because your license is the Product Key, not the physical
> cd. This will not install any programs preloaded by PB.
>
> 2. Purchase a retail copy of XP and install it. Get the drivers for your
> hardware from PB's website for your specific model machine ahead of
> time because they need to be installed after the operating system.
>
> Malke
> --
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> "Don't Panic!"
> MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
>