Folders in Explorer going to SEARCH???

[Guest]

I am sure I messed up somewhere during the process, but I can't set it
srtaight now. Please help. THE PROBLEM: Whenever I double click on any folder
in the right side window on the Windows explorer it open a search window,
instead of exploring the folder itself. Please help me set it
right.......Please be gentle.....give me explanation easy steps.....like to a
6th grader.

Anyone?............Much obliged......

 

[Alan Edwards]

Search Companion Starts If You Double-Click a Folder
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=321186

Search or Command Prompt opens when double clicking a folder
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_desc/xp_folder_open.htm

....Alan

 

[Unk]

I am sure I messed up somewhere during the process, but I can't set it
srtaight now. Please help. THE PROBLEM: Whenever I double click on any folder
in the right side window on the Windows explorer it open a search window,
instead of exploring the folder itself. Please help me set it
right.......Please be gentle.....give me explanation easy steps.....like to a
6th grader.

Anyone?............Much obliged......

Click Start, Run and type this command:

regsvr32 /i shell32.dll


Failing that, try here:
See Line #18 - Search opens when double clicking a folder
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Win XP Fixes: Search or Command Prompt Opens When Double Clicking a Folder.
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_desc/xp_folder_open.htm
http://www.jsifaq.com/SUBK/TIP5200/rh5215.htm