My Computer Opens Seach

[M.P.Mohan]

Hi,

I have a peculiar problem with my Thinkpad T42. Whenever I double-click 'My
Computer ' or plug-in an external USB drive, it immediately opens the Search
Window, instead of Explorer window in which I can view the contents. I can
view the contents only in Windows Explorer.

Any suggestions how to resolve this ?

TIA,
Mohan

 

[Nepatsfan]

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Hi,

I have a peculiar problem with my Thinkpad T42. Whenever I
double-click 'My
Computer ' or plug-in an external USB drive, it immediately
opens the Search
Window, instead of Explorer window in which I can view the
contents. I can
view the contents only in Windows Explorer.

Any suggestions how to resolve this ?

TIA,
Mohan

Take a look at these articles. You can download a script from
the last one that will attempt to fix the problem for you.

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

Windows launches Search Companion window when opening any
folder
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=555439

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

Good luck

Nepatsfan

 

[M.P.Mohan]

Thanks. I found the solution on the Net.

In Windows Explorer, Tools/Folder Options/File Types, then used Advanced to
change the options to Explorer. I did this for Drive and File Folders. Every
thing is okay and opens in Explorer.

Cheers,
MPM