No program associated with opening file folders

[mjac]

When I attempt to open any file folder using a shortcut or through
windows explorer I get an error box stating:

"This file does not have a program associated with it for performing
this action. Create an association in the Folder Options control
panel."

How can I fix this: at the moment the only way I can access folders is
by using the folder pane in windows explorer or typing in the full path
manually.

Update: after re-registering shell32 I can now browse folders in
Explorer however any links to File Folders or Local Drives still cause
that error message. Also, when I put my mouse over the directory screen
it displays the busy pointer (with hourglass). Browsing appears
sluggish compared to how it used to be.

Thanks in advance for your time.

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Download and apply the "Folder" and "Directory" association fixes from here:

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

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Regards,

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


When I attempt to open any file folder using a shortcut or through
windows explorer I get an error box stating:

"This file does not have a program associated with it for performing
this action. Create an association in the Folder Options control
panel."

How can I fix this: at the moment the only way I can access folders is
by using the folder pane in windows explorer or typing in the full path
manually.

Update: after re-registering shell32 I can now browse folders in
Explorer however any links to File Folders or Local Drives still cause
that error message. Also, when I put my mouse over the directory screen
it displays the busy pointer (with hourglass). Browsing appears
sluggish compared to how it used to be.

Thanks in advance for your time.