Defaul Action for File Folders Stuck on "Search"

[Seth Thomas Rasmussen]

I attempted to change the icon for file folders the other
day, and despite not touching anything to do with the
actions for folder, my default action was changed
to "Search". So now, I have to right click and
select "Open" or browse through the directory tree in the
Folders sidebar. Going back to Folder Options> File Types
gives me no apparent options to set the default action
back. Can I fix this without reinstalling Windows?

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Click [Start] [Run] and type "REGSVR32 /i SHELL32"
[Courtesy: David Candy]

[More Info]
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=321186

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

The Parasite Fight:
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.php


I attempted to change the icon for file folders the other
day, and despite not touching anything to do with the
actions for folder, my default action was changed
to "Search". So now, I have to right click and
select "Open" or browse through the directory tree in the
Folders sidebar. Going back to Folder Options> File Types
gives me no apparent options to set the default action
back. Can I fix this without reinstalling Windows?

 

[Seth Thomas Rasmussen]

Thanks! In addition to solving my problem, I swear file
browsing in general is faster. What did this change, in a
nutshell? If you read this, and wouldn't mind, send the
response to (e-mail address removed)

I forget to check back on this place... mainly because
these forums simply do not WORK in anything but IE, which
is ridiculous.

-----Original Message-----
Click [Start] [Run] and type "REGSVR32 /i SHELL32"
[Courtesy: David Candy]

[More Info]
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=321186

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

The Parasite Fight:
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.php


"Seth Thomas Rasmussen"

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Resets hundreds of registry keys to factory default settings. Folder verb default to 'search' is fixed as well.

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Windows 2000 Group Policy Registry Table:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/techinfo/reskit/en-us/gp/gpref.asp

Thanks! In addition to solving my problem, I swear file
browsing in general is faster. What did this change, in a
nutshell? If you read this, and wouldn't mind, send the
response to (e-mail address removed)

I forget to check back on this place... mainly because
these forums simply do not WORK in anything but IE, which
is ridiculous.

-----Original Message-----
Click [Start] [Run] and type "REGSVR32 /i SHELL32"
[Courtesy: David Candy]

[More Info]
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=321186

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

The Parasite Fight:
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.php


"Seth Thomas Rasmussen"

 

[Anando [MS-MVP]]

mainly because these forums simply do not WORK in anything but IE, which is ridiculous.

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Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
http://www.mvps.org

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Thanks! In addition to solving my problem, I swear file
browsing in general is faster. What did this change, in a
nutshell? If you read this, and wouldn't mind, send the
response to (e-mail address removed)

I forget to check back on this place... mainly because
these forums simply do not WORK in anything but IE, which
is ridiculous.

-----Original Message-----
Click [Start] [Run] and type "REGSVR32 /i SHELL32"
[Courtesy: David Candy]

[More Info]
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=321186

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

The Parasite Fight:
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.php


"Seth Thomas Rasmussen"

I attempted to change the icon for file folders the other
day, and despite not touching anything to do with the
actions for folder, my default action was changed
to "Search". So now, I have to right click and
select "Open" or browse through the directory tree in the
Folders sidebar. Going back to Folder Options> File Types
gives me no apparent options to set the default action
back. Can I fix this without reinstalling Windows?
.