Changing File Folder Actions

[Sara]

For some reason, my file folder default action changed from "Open" to
"Search" - meaning whenever I double-click a file folder, the search window
pops up. If I want to open the folder, I have to right-click and select
"Open". I have no idea how this happened. I tried changing the default action
in the "Folder Options", but for some reason it won't let me. How do I
restore the default action?

 

[Sara]

Nevermind, I found the solution here:

http://en.allexperts.com/q/Windows-XP-3282/Adding-open-file-folder.htm

"Click Start and select the Run option. Type "regedit" and hit enter. As
with any Registry edits, you should backup your Registry before starting
(File->Export->All or File->Export->Selected Branch "HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT").
Find and select the key "HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell". On the right
hand side of the window you will see a value named "(Default)"; double-click

 

[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