All drive default option when double-click

[Guest]

Don't know exactly how I did this but here's my problem.

When I double-click any drive (c, d, a) it defaults to "find files.."
instead of the usual default of "open". I've been to folder options, file
types, drives but there is no "open" to set as default. Any ideas on how to
stop this auto search when I double-click a drive?

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

This problem occurs when you alter the "Drive" / "File Folders" entries via File Types dialog, to add a "Command Prompt here" or "Print Directory" feature for folders. (example)

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=321379
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=321186

Click Start/Run and type this command to fix this problem:
regsvr32 /i shell32.dll
(Courtesy of David Candy)

To fix this manually via registry:

If this problem is seen for Drives:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shell
Set (default) to "none" (without ")

If this problem is seen for folders:

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell]
Set (default) to "none" (without ")

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Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org


Don't know exactly how I did this but here's my problem.

When I double-click any drive (c, d, a) it defaults to "find files.."
instead of the usual default of "open". I've been to folder options, file
types, drives but there is no "open" to set as default. Any ideas on how to
stop this auto search when I double-click a drive?

 

[Kelly]

Hi,

Go to Start/Run and type in: regsvr32 /i shell32

If that doesn't correct the issue (and it should) use this automated edit:

Search or CMD Opens When Double Clicking a Folder or Drive (Line 18)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

To use the VBS File: Download .vbs file and save it to your hard drive (you
may want to right click and use Save Target As). Double-click the vbs file.
You will be prompted when the script is done.


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All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP)

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com