Folder options reset

[Guest]

I followed the instructions (Q321379 create printdir.bat file) to add the
Print Directory feature for folders and it did not work. In trying to reset
to defaults it did not return me to the original setting. Now when I double
click a folder on the desktop, it opens to the search results display. I
would like it to open to the list of the contents of the folder. If I right
click and select Open, I get what I want. Please suggest a "reset to
defaults" that works. I am using XP Pro. Thanks!

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Known issue. But did you read the entire article (Q321379)?

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Regards,

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


I followed the instructions (Q321379 create printdir.bat file) to add the
Print Directory feature for folders and it did not work. In trying to reset
to defaults it did not return me to the original setting. Now when I double
click a folder on the desktop, it opens to the search results display. I
would like it to open to the list of the contents of the folder. If I right
click and select Open, I get what I want. Please suggest a "reset to
defaults" that works. I am using XP Pro. Thanks!

 

[Guest]

If you are referring to the "Edit the Registry", yes I did read it. What do
I change it to for a list of the contents?

 

[David Candy]

To resolve this issue, follow these steps: 1. Start Registry Editor.
2. Locate the Default value under the following key in the registry:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell
3. Click Modify on the Edit menu.
4. In the File data box, type:
none
5. Click OK.
6. Quit Registry Editor.


It tells you
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If you are referring to the "Edit the Registry", yes I did read it. What do
I change it to for a list of the contents?

Known issue. But did you read the entire article (Q321379)?

--
Regards,

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


I followed the instructions (Q321379 create printdir.bat file) to add the
Print Directory feature for folders and it did not work. In trying to reset
to defaults it did not return me to the original setting. Now when I double
click a folder on the desktop, it opens to the search results display. I
would like it to open to the list of the contents of the folder. If I right
click and select Open, I get what I want. Please suggest a "reset to
defaults" that works. I am using XP Pro. Thanks!