File Folder default action suddenly changed to "Search..."

[Guest]

Hey guys. I was trying Ciam Sawyer's Windows XP Customizing Article
(http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/learnmore/sawyer_03june30.mspx) and I was trying the Customize File-Type Icons guide.

I followed the directions carefully:

-Folder Topions dialog box, File Types tab
-Selected "File Folder" File Type and clicked Advanced
-Clicked on "Change Icon" and browsed to a different icon file
-Clicked "OK" and "Close"

So that was successful, however, when I double-clicked on any Folder, it
suddenly opens a "Search..." window instead of just opening the Folder.

I right-clicked a folder and the default action for it suddenly became
"Search..." instead of "Open".

I can't seem to find where to change it now, can anyone point me in the
right direction? Thanks

 

[Will Denny]

Hi

Please try the following link to Kelly's web site:

Line 18 - right hand side
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

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[Guest]

Thank you VERY MUCH!

Any information why that happened and what that fix did?

 

[Will Denny]

Hi

Not sure what causes it, but that file alters one value in the Registry.

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[Guest]

Dear Shiro,

I encountered the same problem while doing something else. However, Mr.
Ramesh [MVP] helped me and the problem was solved. You may also try the
solution.

Here is his reply.
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Hi Dinesh,

Try the .REG fix here. It should fix both the problems.

Open each folder in the same window:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/samewindow.htm

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Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com

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I am sure it will work for you too.

Love and Regards,

Dinesh