How do I change folder views - I get the search screen

[Shaun]

Hello,

How can I change this in Windows XP: When I go into windows explorer (right
click on START) and click on a folder, the "search results" screen comes up.
Only if I right click on a folder can I select explore, then the folders
contense is shown. If I use the folders view on the left hand column, it
works correctly but this is annoying to use.

I've tried all sorts of things to fix this and nothing corrects it.

Shaun

 

[Nepatsfan]

Hello,

How can I change this in Windows XP: When I go into windows explorer (right
click on START) and click on a folder, the "search results" screen comes up.
Only if I right click on a folder can I select explore, then the folders
contense is shown. If I use the folders view on the left hand column, it
works correctly but this is annoying to use.

I've tried all sorts of things to fix this and nothing corrects it.

Shaun

See if the information in one of these articles helps fix the problem.

Courtesy of Ramesh Srinivasan, MS-MVP
Search Companion Starts If You Double-Click a Folder or Drive
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/searchwindow.htm

Courtesy of Doug Knox, MS-MVP
Fixes the problem where Search or Command Prompt opens when double clicking a
folder
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_desc/xp_folder_open.htm

Here's Microsoft's take on the situation.

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

Good luck

Nepatsfan

 

[Shaun]

Hey thanks,

I tried the Microsoft solution first and it worked. I rebooted afterwards

Shaun

 

[Nepatsfan]

You're welcome.

Nepatsfan

Hey thanks,

I tried the Microsoft solution first and it worked. I rebooted afterwards

Shaun