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 ")
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Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org
KGF said:
Somehow the folder context menu (right-click on a folder or folder
shortcut)
has become rearranged and "Search" has moevd to the top instead of "Open".
So, when I double-click a folder instead of opening the Search window
appears. How can I fix this?