Changing how a folder opens

[puggybw]

I installed the Command Prompt Power Toy. Now when I click on a folder
it automatically opens up the 'command prompt' rather than displaying
the contents.

I un-installed the 'command prompt' and now when I click a folder it
automatically brings up the 'search' feature, again instead of
displaying the contents.

I have gone to tools/folder options/file types/file folder/advance and
there are 3 items there: 'find', 'open command window here', 'print
directory listing'. Problem is I can not edit, delete etc any of these
choices because the choices are grayed out.

Any suggestion for how I can get my 'default' setting back of clicking
on the folder and displaying the contents? Thanks for your time.

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Hi,

Issue:- Search Companion Starts If You Double-Click a Folder

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

Click Start/Run and type this command to fix this problem:
regsvr32 /i shell32.dll

(Courtesy of David Candy)

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:

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell]
Set (default) to "none" (without ")

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


I installed the Command Prompt Power Toy. Now when I click on a folder
it automatically opens up the 'command prompt' rather than displaying
the contents.

I un-installed the 'command prompt' and now when I click a folder it
automatically brings up the 'search' feature, again instead of
displaying the contents.

I have gone to tools/folder options/file types/file folder/advance and
there are 3 items there: 'find', 'open command window here', 'print
directory listing'. Problem is I can not edit, delete etc any of these
choices because the choices are grayed out.

Any suggestion for how I can get my 'default' setting back of clicking
on the folder and displaying the contents? Thanks for your time.

 

[puggybw]

Thank you SO much Ramesh! This was driving me nuts. That fixed it for
me.

 

[Guest]

Great reply. For some reason, "Search" had moved to the top of the "right
click" menu. This fixed it. Thanks a bunch.
Ernie

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

You're welcome

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


Thank you SO much Ramesh! This was driving me nuts. That fixed it for
me.

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

You're welcome Ernie. All credit to David for the quick fix.

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


Great reply. For some reason, "Search" had moved to the top of the "right
click" menu. This fixed it. Thanks a bunch.
Ernie

 

[Guest]

I just posted a thread not to long ago and decided to search for any info on
this and I found this. Here's another THANKS to you Ramesh. VERY VERY much!

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

You're welcome

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


I just posted a thread not to long ago and decided to search for any info on
this and I found this. Here's another THANKS to you Ramesh. VERY VERY much!