have lost double click to open file folders

E

Evelyn

I hope someone can help me. Very recently I jimmied up my
Open file folder command so that when I double click on a
file folder, a window pops up. It has a black background
and the file path says it is C:WINDOWS\system\ykrp.com

When I go to Start, Control Panel, Appearance & Themes,
Folder Options, File Types, and choose File Folder, then
Advanced and click on Open (or any other option) both the
Edit and Remove buttons are grayed out so I cannot remove
this current open command.

Does anyone know how to get this back to where double
clicking on a file folder will simply open it? All
individual file folder settings have "Double click to
open" option chosen.

Would greatly, greatly appreciate help. The only way I
can open a file folder is to right click and choose
explore! I hate it!

Thanks,

Evelyn
 
R

Ramesh [MVP]

Evelyn,

Run a full system virus scan, as the filename ykrp.com is suspicious. Also, make sure you have the updated virus definitions. Once scanning is done, fix the folder association in the registry, using the REG file available at:

http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

The Parasite Fight - Quick Fix Protocol:
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm

------------------------------------------------
I hope someone can help me. Very recently I jimmied up my
Open file folder command so that when I double click on a
file folder, a window pops up. It has a black background
and the file path says it is C:WINDOWS\system\ykrp.com

When I go to Start, Control Panel, Appearance & Themes,
Folder Options, File Types, and choose File Folder, then
Advanced and click on Open (or any other option) both the
Edit and Remove buttons are grayed out so I cannot remove
this current open command.

Does anyone know how to get this back to where double
clicking on a file folder will simply open it? All
individual file folder settings have "Double click to
open" option chosen.

Would greatly, greatly appreciate help. The only way I
can open a file folder is to right click and choose
explore! I hate it!

Thanks,

Evelyn
 
G

Guest

Hi Ramesh,

Thanks for a very prompt reply. I have run virus
checkers, including my own Norton, and online
BitDefender, Panda, and Trend Micro. Nothing.

I have now done what you suggested and it doesn't work
either. All Edit and Remove options are still grayed out.

Any further suggestions?

Evelyn

-----Original Message-----
Evelyn,

Run a full system virus scan, as the filename ykrp.com
Click to expand...
is suspicious. Also, make sure you have the updated virus
definitions. Once scanning is done, fix the folder
association in the registry, using the REG file available
at:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

The Parasite Fight - Quick Fix Protocol:
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
Click to expand...
message news:[email protected]...
 
R

Ramesh [MVP]

Assuming that you've already applied the Folder association fix and the problem persist:

Open Registry Editor and navigate to:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder

Export this key and post the contents here.

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

The Parasite Fight - Quick Fix Protocol:
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm

------------------------------------------------
Hi Ramesh,

Thanks for a very prompt reply. I have run virus
checkers, including my own Norton, and online
BitDefender, Panda, and Trend Micro. Nothing.

I have now done what you suggested and it doesn't work
either. All Edit and Remove options are still grayed out.

Any further suggestions?

Evelyn

-----Original Message-----
Evelyn,

Run a full system virus scan, as the filename ykrp.com
Click to expand...
is suspicious. Also, make sure you have the updated virus
definitions. Once scanning is done, fix the folder
association in the registry, using the REG file available
at:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

The Parasite Fight - Quick Fix Protocol:
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
Click to expand...
message news:[email protected]...
I hope someone can help me. Very recently I jimmied up my
Open file folder command so that when I double click on
Click to expand...
a
 
E

Evelyn

Hi Ramesh,

I am so grateful to you for helping me.

Here it is:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.Folder]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.Folder\PersistentHandler]
@="{098f2470-bae0-11cd-b579-08002b30bfeb}"


However, I ignorantly exported the HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
without \Folder, opened it into Word (4469 pages!!!!) and
did a Find in it for the word ykrp and here is what I
found:

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\open\command]
@="C:\\WINDOWS\\system\\ykrp.com %1"
I'm betting this is what I need to delete or change.

Please, please tell me it's easy and how to do it!

Thanks!

Evelyn
-----Original Message-----
Assuming that you've already applied the Folder
Click to expand...
association fix and the problem persist:
 
R

Ramesh [MVP]

Evelyn,

Yes. Delete this entire key:
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\open]
'Open' is not required for 'HKCR\Directory'. HKCR\Folder will contain a 'Open' command anyway.

Step 2:
Once done, navigate to this key exactly:
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell]
In the right-pane, double-click (default) and type "none" as the value (without quotes)

-or-

Type REGSVR32 /i SHELL32 in the RUN box.

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

AumHa VSOP: http://www.aumha.org

Hi Ramesh,

I am so grateful to you for helping me.

Here it is:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.Folder]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.Folder\PersistentHandler]
@="{098f2470-bae0-11cd-b579-08002b30bfeb}"


However, I ignorantly exported the HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
without \Folder, opened it into Word (4469 pages!!!!) and
did a Find in it for the word ykrp and here is what I
found:

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\open\command]
@="C:\\WINDOWS\\system\\ykrp.com %1"
I'm betting this is what I need to delete or change.

Please, please tell me it's easy and how to do it!

Thanks!

Evelyn
-----Original Message-----
Assuming that you've already applied the Folder
Click to expand...
association fix and the problem persist:
 
R

Ramesh [MVP]

And see if there is a file called ykrp.com in the C:\WINDOWS\system folder. There are chances it might be a virus.

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

AumHa VSOP: http://www.aumha.org

Evelyn,

Yes. Delete this entire key:
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\open]
'Open' is not required for 'HKCR\Directory'. HKCR\Folder will contain a 'Open' command anyway.

Step 2:
Once done, navigate to this key exactly:
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell]
In the right-pane, double-click (default) and type "none" as the value (without quotes)

-or-

Type REGSVR32 /i SHELL32 in the RUN box.

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

AumHa VSOP: http://www.aumha.org

Hi Ramesh,

I am so grateful to you for helping me.

Here it is:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.Folder]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.Folder\PersistentHandler]
@="{098f2470-bae0-11cd-b579-08002b30bfeb}"


However, I ignorantly exported the HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
without \Folder, opened it into Word (4469 pages!!!!) and
did a Find in it for the word ykrp and here is what I
found:

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\open\command]
@="C:\\WINDOWS\\system\\ykrp.com %1"
I'm betting this is what I need to delete or change.

Please, please tell me it's easy and how to do it!

Thanks!

Evelyn
-----Original Message-----
Assuming that you've already applied the Folder
Click to expand...
association fix and the problem persist:
 
E

Evelyn

YES! YES! YES! It's fixed! Thanks to you Ramesh!

Thank you so much!

As for a file called ykrp.com, yes there is one. I
searched the web for info on ykrp and could find none.

It says it's an MS-DOS application, Date Modified on
12/2/03 which is before I bought the computer (new, two
weeks ago).

Should I delete it?

Evelyn



-----Original Message-----
And see if there is a file called ykrp.com in the
Click to expand...
C:\WINDOWS\system folder. There are chances it might be a
virus.
--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

AumHa VSOP: http://www.aumha.org

"Ramesh [MVP]" <[email protected]@mvps.org> wrote
Click to expand...
in message news:%[email protected]...
Evelyn,

Yes. Delete this entire key:
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\open]
'Open' is not required for 'HKCR\Directory'. HKCR\Folder
Click to expand...
will contain a 'Open' command anyway.
Step 2:
Once done, navigate to this key exactly:
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell]
In the right-pane, double-click (default) and
Click to expand...
type "none" as the value (without quotes)
-or-

Type REGSVR32 /i SHELL32 in the RUN box.

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

AumHa VSOP: http://www.aumha.org

"Evelyn" <[email protected]> wrote in
Click to expand...
message news:[email protected]...
Hi Ramesh,

I am so grateful to you for helping me.

Here it is:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.Folder]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.Folder\PersistentHandler]
@="{098f2470-bae0-11cd-b579-08002b30bfeb}"


However, I ignorantly exported the HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
without \Folder, opened it into Word (4469 pages!!!!) and
did a Find in it for the word ykrp and here is what I
found:

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\open\command]
@="C:\\WINDOWS\\system\\ykrp.com %1"
I'm betting this is what I need to delete or change.

Please, please tell me it's easy and how to do it!

Thanks!

Evelyn
-----Original Message-----
Assuming that you've already applied the Folder
Click to expand...
association fix and the problem persist:
Open Registry Editor and navigate to:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder

Export this key and post the contents here.

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

The Parasite Fight - Quick Fix Protocol:
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm

------------------------------------------------
Hi Ramesh,

Thanks for a very prompt reply. I have run virus
checkers, including my own Norton, and online
BitDefender, Panda, and Trend Micro. Nothing.

I have now done what you suggested and it doesn't work
either. All Edit and Remove options are still grayed out.

Any further suggestions?

Evelyn


is suspicious. Also, make sure you have the updated virus
definitions. Once scanning is done, fix the folder
association in the registry, using the REG file available in
message news:[email protected]... on
a
Click to expand...

.
Click to expand...
 
R

Ramesh [MVP]

You're welcome Evelyn. BTW, you may delete that file.

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

AumHa VSOP: http://www.aumha.org

YES! YES! YES! It's fixed! Thanks to you Ramesh!

Thank you so much!

As for a file called ykrp.com, yes there is one. I
searched the web for info on ykrp and could find none.

It says it's an MS-DOS application, Date Modified on
12/2/03 which is before I bought the computer (new, two
weeks ago).

Should I delete it?

Evelyn



-----Original Message-----
And see if there is a file called ykrp.com in the
Click to expand...
C:\WINDOWS\system folder. There are chances it might be a
virus.
--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

AumHa VSOP: http://www.aumha.org

"Ramesh [MVP]" <[email protected]@mvps.org> wrote
Click to expand...
in message news:%[email protected]...
Evelyn,

Yes. Delete this entire key:
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\open]
'Open' is not required for 'HKCR\Directory'. HKCR\Folder
Click to expand...
will contain a 'Open' command anyway.
Step 2:
Once done, navigate to this key exactly:
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell]
In the right-pane, double-click (default) and
Click to expand...
type "none" as the value (without quotes)
-or-

Type REGSVR32 /i SHELL32 in the RUN box.

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

AumHa VSOP: http://www.aumha.org

"Evelyn" <[email protected]> wrote in
Click to expand...
message news:[email protected]...
Hi Ramesh,

I am so grateful to you for helping me.

Here it is:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.Folder]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.Folder\PersistentHandler]
@="{098f2470-bae0-11cd-b579-08002b30bfeb}"


However, I ignorantly exported the HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
without \Folder, opened it into Word (4469 pages!!!!) and
did a Find in it for the word ykrp and here is what I
found:

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\open\command]
@="C:\\WINDOWS\\system\\ykrp.com %1"
I'm betting this is what I need to delete or change.

Please, please tell me it's easy and how to do it!

Thanks!

Evelyn
-----Original Message-----
Assuming that you've already applied the Folder
Click to expand...
association fix and the problem persist:
Open Registry Editor and navigate to:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder

Export this key and post the contents here.

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

The Parasite Fight - Quick Fix Protocol:
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm

------------------------------------------------
Hi Ramesh,

Thanks for a very prompt reply. I have run virus
checkers, including my own Norton, and online
BitDefender, Panda, and Trend Micro. Nothing.

I have now done what you suggested and it doesn't work
either. All Edit and Remove options are still grayed out.

Any further suggestions?

Evelyn


is suspicious. Also, make sure you have the updated virus
definitions. Once scanning is done, fix the folder
association in the registry, using the REG file available
at: in
message news:[email protected]... on
a
Click to expand...

.
Click to expand...
 
G

Guest

Thanks!

-----Original Message-----
You're welcome Evelyn. BTW, you may delete that file.

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

AumHa VSOP: http://www.aumha.org

"Evelyn" <[email protected]> wrote in
Click to expand...
message news:[email protected]...
YES! YES! YES! It's fixed! Thanks to you Ramesh!

Thank you so much!

As for a file called ykrp.com, yes there is one. I
searched the web for info on ykrp and could find none.

It says it's an MS-DOS application, Date Modified on
12/2/03 which is before I bought the computer (new, two
weeks ago).

Should I delete it?

Evelyn



-----Original Message-----
And see if there is a file called ykrp.com in the
Click to expand...
C:\WINDOWS\system folder. There are chances it might be a
virus.

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

AumHa VSOP: http://www.aumha.org

"Ramesh [MVP]" <[email protected]@mvps.org> wrote
Click to expand...
in message news:% [email protected]...
Evelyn,

Yes. Delete this entire key:
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\open]
'Open' is not required for 'HKCR\Directory'.
Click to expand...
HKCR\Folder
will contain a 'Open' command anyway.
Step 2:
Once done, navigate to this key exactly:
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell]
In the right-pane, double-click (default) and
Click to expand...
type "none" as the value (without quotes)
-or-

Type REGSVR32 /i SHELL32 in the RUN box.

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

AumHa VSOP: http://www.aumha.org

"Evelyn" <[email protected]> wrote in
Click to expand...
message news:[email protected]...
Hi Ramesh,

I am so grateful to you for helping me.

Here it is:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.Folder]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.Folder\PersistentHandler]
@="{098f2470-bae0-11cd-b579-08002b30bfeb}"


However, I ignorantly exported the HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
without \Folder, opened it into Word (4469 pages!!!!) and
did a Find in it for the word ykrp and here is what I
found:

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\open\command]
@="C:\\WINDOWS\\system\\ykrp.com %1"
I'm betting this is what I need to delete or change.

Please, please tell me it's easy and how to do it!

Thanks!

Evelyn
-----Original Message-----
Assuming that you've already applied the Folder
Click to expand...
association fix and the problem persist:
Open Registry Editor and navigate to:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder

Export this key and post the contents here.

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

The Parasite Fight - Quick Fix Protocol:
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm

------------------------------------------------
Hi Ramesh,

Thanks for a very prompt reply. I have run virus
checkers, including my own Norton, and online
BitDefender, Panda, and Trend Micro. Nothing.

I have now done what you suggested and it doesn't work
either. All Edit and Remove options are still grayed out.

Any further suggestions?

Evelyn


-----Original Message-----
Evelyn,

Run a full system virus scan, as the filename ykrp.com
is suspicious. Also, make sure you have the updated virus
definitions. Once scanning is done, fix the folder
association in the registry, using the REG file available
at:

http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

The Parasite Fight - Quick Fix Protocol:
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm

------------------------------------------------
message I hope someone can help me. Very recently I jimmied up
my
Open file folder command so that when I double click on
a
file folder, a window pops up. It has a black background
and the file path says it is C:WINDOWS\system\ykrp.com

When I go to Start, Control Panel, Appearance & Themes,
Folder Options, File Types, and choose File Folder, then
Advanced and click on Open (or any other option) both
the
Edit and Remove buttons are grayed out so I cannot
remove
this current open command.

Does anyone know how to get this back to where double
clicking on a file folder will simply open it? All
individual file folder settings have "Double click to
open" option chosen.

Would greatly, greatly appreciate help. The only way I
can open a file folder is to right click and choose
explore! I hate it!

Thanks,

Evelyn
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