HDD Icon goes to search not open

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I recently had changed some icons around using iconpackager just for a
different look. Then decided i didnt like it so i changed them back and
uninstalled it. Now when i left click on either one of my HDD's it opens
search. If i right click and select open then it will open. I used that
registry fix for folders doing the same thing and it worked for my folders
but not the drives. Any help is greatly appreciated as this has been driving
me nuts and ive been to 20+ sites trying to figure it out.
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Win XP SP2
Soyo KT600 Dragon
Amd AthlonXP-2500
1GB PC2700 DDR
ATI Radeon 9200
 
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 ")

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


I recently had changed some icons around using iconpackager just for a
different look. Then decided i didnt like it so i changed them back and
uninstalled it. Now when i left click on either one of my HDD's it opens
search. If i right click and select open then it will open. I used that
registry fix for folders doing the same thing and it worked for my folders
but not the drives. Any help is greatly appreciated as this has been driving
me nuts and ive been to 20+ sites trying to figure it out.
--
Win XP SP2
Soyo KT600 Dragon
Amd AthlonXP-2500
1GB PC2700 DDR
ATI Radeon 9200
 
many thanks for this fix I've had this problem for weeks on end
& it was driving me mad !
it works a treat
All back to normal now.
best regards
Phil Kinzett.
 
Thanks for the feedback Phil.

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Regards,

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


many thanks for this fix I've had this problem for weeks on end
& it was driving me mad !
it works a treat
All back to normal now.
best regards
Phil Kinzett.
 
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