my computer/c/(any folder) = Search Results window

[JR]

Running Win XP Pro on HP Pavilion zv5000 laptop. This just started -
when I click on My Computer, then any drive, then any folder, the Search
Results window comes up, not the contents of that folder. Any ideas.
This doesn't happen if I go through Windows Explorer. (not IE)

I have an 80 gb dive partitioned into 3 virtual drives: Windows in C,
programs in D, Documents and graphics, and swap in E.

JR

 

[David Candy]

Type in Start Run
regsvr32 /i shell32

 

[JR]

Type in Start Run
regsvr32 /i shell32

Thank you!!! It's fixed now. What might have caused this to happen in
the first place and what exactly did this command to? I'm always trying
to learn.

Thanks.

 

[David Candy]

You (or a program duplicating the File Types dialog) edited the Directory filetype in the Folder Options - File Types dialog. File Types uses a pre XP setting cause someone at MS overlooked the change.

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Issue: Search Companion Starts If You Double-Click a Folder

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

Resolution:

Click Start/Run and type this command to fix this problem:
(Tip from David Candy)

regsvr32 /i shell32.dll

-or-

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, MS-MVP
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