Opening a Folder

[Guest]

When I open a folder, the Seacrh window automatically opens. I have displayed
(right-clicked) the 'My Documents' folder and OPEN is emphasized. But when I
open other folders, SEARCH is emphasize. I do not want to go to a search
window, instead, just open the folder and display all folders/files that are
contained. Can you help me in changing the way my folders open (and not to
open with the Search window coming up).

Help

 

[Will Denny]

Hi

Please try the following link to Kelly's web site:

Line 18 - right hand side
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

 

[Guest]

Will,

Thanks for the input. I went to the Web site, and there is lots of
information there, but more importantly, I was able to find the solution to
my problem (I had to change some Regedt32.exe data.

Thanks!

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

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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