Files opening weirdly

[Guest]

All the folders on my computer are now opening into a new window with the
Search function. I have to right-click and choose open to get into my
folders. Does anyone have any ideas on how I can fix this?

 

[Ricky]

Try this link..
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_desc/xp_folder_open.htm

 

[Guest]

Excellent, thanks for the help.

Try this link..
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_desc/xp_folder_open.htm

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

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

Resolution:

Click Start/Run and type this command to fix this problem:
(Tip from David Candy)

regsvr32 /i shell32.dll

-or-

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 ")

 

[Ricky]

You're welcome..glad it helped.

Excellent, thanks for the help.