Folder opening issues

[Guest]

Hi, I'm having an annoying issue with opening folders. When I double-click
on a folder, whether it is on the desktop, in windows explorer, or elsewhere,
a search page opens, instead of the folder. What can I do to resolve this
issue?

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Fix "Search" Opens Instead of Explorer:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_desc/xp_folder_open.htm

Search Companion Starts If You Double-Click a Folder:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/321186

Alternately, using Command-line.

Click Start/Run and type:

reg add hkcr\directory\shell /ve /d none /f

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Regards,

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


Hi, I'm having an annoying issue with opening folders. When I double-click
on a folder, whether it is on the desktop, in windows explorer, or elsewhere,
a search page opens, instead of the folder. What can I do to resolve this
issue?

 

[Guest]

Wow! Thanks so much!

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

You're welcome!

Note: This problem occurs if you alter the "Drive" / "File Folders" entries via File Types dialog

More info:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=321379
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=321186

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Regards,

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


Wow! Thanks so much!