Can't doubleclick and open my folders

[Gwen]

Some how after I downloaded WinXP updates my system
slowed up and seemed to crash. While this was happening,
I think I doubleclicked on something that changed the way
I open my documents and folders. Instead of opening my
documents, I am directed to the Search Menu. Please help
me. All I want to do is open my folders and documents
with a click and open or doubleclick and open. Thanks

 

[dev]

Gwen said:

Some how after I downloaded WinXP updates my system
slowed up and seemed to crash. While this was happening,
I think I doubleclicked on something that changed the way
I open my documents and folders. Instead of opening my
documents, I am directed to the Search Menu. Please help
me. All I want to do is open my folders and documents
with a click and open or doubleclick and open. Thanks

See Doug's link below, click on XP-FIXES and look in the righthand column.

 

[Ramesh]

Hi Gwen,

Click Start | Run | type "regsvr32 /i shell32.dll"

If this does not help, refer:
Search Companion Starts If You Double-Click a Folder
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=321186

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Regards,
Ramesh [MS-MVP]
Aim: SRamesh2k
(e-mail address removed)
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k


Some how after I downloaded WinXP updates my system
slowed up and seemed to crash. While this was happening,
I think I doubleclicked on something that changed the way
I open my documents and folders. Instead of opening my
documents, I am directed to the Search Menu. Please help
me. All I want to do is open my folders and documents
with a click and open or doubleclick and open. Thanks