trouble accessing HDD

[Paolo]

when i go to my computer and double-click on HDD(C i get into the Search
companion instead of accessing the drive, so i have to right-click it instead
and then open it. I used to be able to just double-click the HDD icon and get
into it. why is it doing this?

 

[Nepatsfan]

when i go to my computer and double-click on HDD(C i get into the Search
companion instead of accessing the drive, so i have to right-click it instead
and then open it. I used to be able to just double-click the HDD icon and get
into it. why is it doing this?

You might want to download and run the registry fix from this web site.

Courtesy of Kelly Theriot, MS-MVP
Line 18, right hand column, Search Opens When Double Clicking a Folder
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

If that doesn't work, take a look at these articles.

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

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

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

Good luck

Nepatsfan