change default action in context menu

[mikeyv]

I don't know how or when it changed, but the default action in the context
menu--the action taken when double-clicking on a folder in explorer--is
emboldened on Search rather than Open. So I have to right click every
folder and select open to navigate, otherwise it opens a search dialogue
instead. I figured out how to select a context menu default action years
ago, but can't remember how. Someone solve my problem.
(e-mail address removed)

 

[Bert Kinney]

Hi Mikey,

Previously posted by Kelly MS-MVP:

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

If that doesn't correct the issue use this automated edit:

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

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(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.

 

[Anando [MS-MVP]]

Hi,

Type this at Star/Run and press enter

regsvr32 /i shell32.dll

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[Ramesh [MVP]]

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

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

As you've learnt, "regsvr32 /i shell32" command fixes this problem.
(Courtesy of David Candy)

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I don't know how or when it changed, but the default action in the context
menu--the action taken when double-clicking on a folder in explorer--is
emboldened on Search rather than Open. So I have to right click every
folder and select open to navigate, otherwise it opens a search dialogue
instead. I figured out how to select a context menu default action years
ago, but can't remember how. Someone solve my problem.
(e-mail address removed)

 

[Guest]

Guys i dont know what this does or what it did, but this is dennispoledna and
it worked for me. i guess was playing around about a month ago on my test
systems and this was the result i had. I didnt know it till my son said dad
how do you make it go directly to a folders files... that was back on 10/2
opps. guess i know better now. so what changed inthe REG?????

any other pointers and topics you all might have i would appreciate for
futures

Thanks for the tip/

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

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

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


Guys i dont know what this does or what it did, but this is dennispoledna and
it worked for me. i guess was playing around about a month ago on my test
systems and this was the result i had. I didnt know it till my son said dad
how do you make it go directly to a folders files... that was back on 10/2
opps. guess i know better now. so what changed inthe REG?????

any other pointers and topics you all might have i would appreciate for
futures

Thanks for the tip/