Folder opening problem

[Guest]

Whenever I am trying to open a folder by double-click or by ENTER key, it is
opening a search window. If I open the same folders by right-clicking and
then selecting OPEN option, it is working properly. Can anyone help me in
resolving this issue.

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

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

Click Start/Run and type this command to fix this problem:
regsvr32 /i shell32.dll

(Courtesy of David Candy)

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 ")

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


Whenever I am trying to open a folder by double-click or by ENTER key, it is
opening a search window. If I open the same folders by right-clicking and
then selecting OPEN option, it is working properly. Can anyone help me in
resolving this issue.

 

[Guest]

Yes it works. Thankyou very much for you support. If you don't mind can u my
last question. How to change icon for my d:\ drive.

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Customizing Icons:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/d.../shell_basics/shell_basics_extending/icon.asp

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


Yes it works. Thankyou very much for you support. If you don't mind can u my
last question. How to change icon for my d:\ drive.

 

[Guest]

Thanks so much. THat problem had been bugging me for weeks. You made the
solution very clear.

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

You're welcome Mike.

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

Thanks so much. THat problem had been bugging me for weeks. You made the
solution very clear.

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

Click Start/Run and type this command to fix this problem:
regsvr32 /i shell32.dll

(Courtesy of David Candy)

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 ")

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


Whenever I am trying to open a folder by double-click or by ENTER key, it
is
opening a search window. If I open the same folders by right-clicking and
then selecting OPEN option, it is working properly. Can anyone help me in
resolving this issue.

 

[Guest]

I am having the same problem as Mike. When I tried the solutions you
suggested they did not work for me. Everything I try to open by double
cliking opens with Microsoft Works or with Search. Please help...I have been
going crazy trying to fix this!!

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Making Good newsgroup posts:
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

--
Ramesh, MS-MVP
Windows Shell/User

Windows XP Troubleshooting
http://www.winhelponline.com
http://windowsxp.mvps.org

Windows XP Newsgroup Setup Instructions for Outlook Express:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/newsgroupsetup.mspx

I am having the same problem as Mike. When I tried the solutions you
suggested they did not work for me. Everything I try to open by double
cliking opens with Microsoft Works or with Search. Please help...I have
been
going crazy trying to fix this!!

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

Click Start/Run and type this command to fix this problem:
regsvr32 /i shell32.dll

(Courtesy of David Candy)

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 ")

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


Whenever I am trying to open a folder by double-click or by ENTER key, it
is
opening a search window. If I open the same folders by right-clicking and
then selecting OPEN option, it is working properly. Can anyone help me in
resolving this issue.