Can't view subfolders when opening folders in xp

[Justin Rutherford]

i have tried all of the folder options, customized settings and still
nothing? it doesn't seem like that hard of a problem but it's got me quite
frustrated. everytime i open up a folder from the desktop or program files
it shows a search bar on the right and an empty folder on the left. if
someone could please help that would be grrrrrrreat!!! thanx.

Justin

(e-mail address removed)

 

[WTC]

i have tried all of the folder options, customized settings and still
nothing? it doesn't seem like that hard of a problem but it's got me quite
frustrated. everytime i open up a folder from the desktop or program files
it shows a search bar on the right and an empty folder on the left. if
someone could please help that would be grrrrrrreat!!! thanx.

Justin

(e-mail address removed)

Start>run and type

regedit

Navigate to: HKCR\Folder\Shell
Double-click "default" (REG_SZ) in the right-hand pane and ensure the value
is blank (value not set). If not delete the "default" key.

then navigatr to: HKCR\Drive\shell
Double-click "default" (REG_SZ) in the right-hand pane and ensure the value
is "none". If not modify the "default" key to "none".

and then navigate to HKCR\Directory\shell:
Double-click "default" (REG_SZ) in the right-hand pane and ensure the value
is "none". If not modify the "default" key to "none"

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Hi Justin,

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

Resolution:

Click Start/Run and type this command to fix this problem:
(Tip from David Candy)

regsvr32 /i shell32.dll

-or-

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: