Folders always open in search mode

[Guest]

Everytime I double click a folder it opens a search window and not the folder.

 

[Ramesh, MS-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 drives / 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

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

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Click Start/Run and type:

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

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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 ")


See also:

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

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Regards,

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


Everytime I double click a folder it opens a search window and not the folder.

 

[Elmo]

Everytime I double click a folder it opens a search window and not the folder.

Search opens when double clicking a folder. See Line #18
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

 

[Lincoln De Kalb]

In windows explorer goto tools > Folder options > file types > select
"Folder (None)" and hit advanced...

What is that set to?