Windows Explorer always opens a new Window

[Guest]

Dear all,

Just recently, (within the last 24 hours) doubleclicking on a folder in the
list view (right hand pane) of Windows Explorer results in a new window being
created as if I had done right-click "open".

I have checked in the Folder Options and "Browse Folders", the "Open each
folder in the same Window" is selected. I am using Vista Ultimate on x64. I
installed Wise Installation Studio and an update yesterday.

Any thoughts? This is very frustrating!

Thanks in advance,

Carl

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Hi Carl,

Click Start, type the following command and press ENTER.

reg export hkcr\folder "%userprofile%\desktop\1-folder.txt"

Then, type:

reg export hkcr\directory "%userprofile%\desktop\2-directory.txt"

Then open the files 1-folder.txt and 2-directory.txt using Notepad, copy the contents and paste them along with your reply.

--
Regards,

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


Dear all,

Just recently, (within the last 24 hours) doubleclicking on a folder in the
list view (right hand pane) of Windows Explorer results in a new window being
created as if I had done right-click "open".

I have checked in the Folder Options and "Browse Folders", the "Open each
folder in the same Window" is selected. I am using Vista Ultimate on x64. I
installed Wise Installation Studio and an update yesterday.

Any thoughts? This is very frustrating!

Thanks in advance,

Carl

 

[Guest]

Hi Ramesh,

Thank you for answering!

As requested, here are the reg entries...

Folder
-------

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\folder]
@="Folder"
"EditFlags"=hex:d2,03,00,0
"FullDetails"="prop:System.PropGroup.Description;System.ItemNameDisplay;System.ItemType;System.Size"
"ThumbnailCutoff"=dword:00000000
"TileInfo"="prop:System.Title;System.PropGroup.Description;System.ItemType"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\folder\DefaultIcon
@=hex(2):25,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,52,00,6f,00,6f,00,74,00,25,\
00,5c,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,33,00,32,00,5c,00,73,00,68,00,\
65,00,6c,00,6c,00,33,00,32,00,2e,00,64,00,6c,00,6c,00,2c,00,33,00,00,00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\folder\shell]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\folder\shell\Command Prompt]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\folder\shell\Command Prompt\command]
@="C:\\Windows\\System32\\Cmd.exe \"%1\""

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\folder\shell\explore]
"MultiSelectModel"="Document"
"BrowserFlags"=dword:00000022
"ExplorerFlags"=dword:00000021

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\folder\shell\explore\command
@=hex(2):25,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,52,00,6f,00,6f,00,74,00,25,\
00,5c,00,45,00,78,00,70,00,6c,00,6f,00,72,00,65,00,72,00,2e,00,65,00,78,00,\
65,00,20,00,2f,00,73,00,65,00,70,00,61,00,72,00,61,00,74,00,65,00,2c,00,2f,\
00,65,00,2c,00,2f,00,69,00,64,00,6c,00,69,00,73,00,74,00,2c,00,25,00,49,00,\
2c,00,25,00,4c,00,00,00
"DelegateExecute"="{11dbb47c-a525-400b-9e80-a54615a090c0}"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\folder\shell\open]
"MultiSelectModel"="Document"
"BrowserFlags"=dword:00000010
"ExplorerFlags"=dword:00000012

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\folder\shell\open\command
@=hex(2):25,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,52,00,6f,00,6f,00,74,00,25,\
00,5c,00,45,00,78,00,70,00,6c,00,6f,00,72,00,65,00,72,00,2e,00,65,00,78,00,\
65,00,20,00,2f,00,73,00,65,00,70,00,61,00,72,00,61,00,74,00,65,00,2c,00,2f,\
00,69,00,64,00,6c,00,69,00,73,00,74,00,2c,00,25,00,49,00,2c,00,25,00,4c,00,\
00,00
"DelegateExecute"="{11dbb47c-a525-400b-9e80-a54615a090c0}"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\folder\shellex]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\folder\shellex\ColumnHandlers]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\folder\shellex\ColumnHandlers\{F9DB5320-233E-11D1-9F84-707F02C10627}]
@="PDF Column Info"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\folder\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\folder\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\BCShellEx]
@="{B22A40F0-BD69-11D3-8D28-006097C82E57}"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\folder\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\BriefcaseMenu]
@="{85BBD920-42A0-1069-A2E4-08002B30309D}"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\folder\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\NOD32 Context Menu
Shell Extension]
@="{B089FE88-FB52-11D3-BDF1-0050DA34150D}"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\folder\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\Offline Files]
@="{474C98EE-CF3D-41f5-80E3-4AAB0AB04301}"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\folder\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\WinZip]
@="{E0D79304-84BE-11CE-9641-444553540000}"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\folder\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\XXX Groove GFS Context
Menu Handler XXX]
@="{6C467336-8281-4E60-8204-430CED96822D}"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\folder\shellex\DragDropHandlers]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\folder\shellex\DragDropHandlers\WinZip]
@="{E0D79305-84BE-11CE-9641-444553540000}"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\folder\shellex\PropertySheetHandlers]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\folder\shellex\PropertySheetHandlers\BriefcasePage]
@="{85BBD920-42A0-1069-A2E4-08002B30309D}"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\folder\shellex\PropertySheetHandlers\Offline Files]
@="{7EFA68C6-086B-43e1-A2D2-55A113531240}"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\folder\ShellNew]
"Directory"="
"IconPath"=hex(2):25,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,52,00,6f,00,6f,00,\
74,00,25,00,5c,00,73,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,33,00,32,00,5c,00,73,\
00,68,00,65,00,6c,00,6c,00,33,00,32,00,2e,00,64,00,6c,00,6c,00,2c,00,33,00,\
00,00
"ItemName"="@shell32.dll,-30396"
"MenuText"="@shell32.dll,-30317"
"NonLFNFileSpec"="@shell32.dll,-30319"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\folder\ShellNew\Config]
"AllDrives"=""
"IsFolder"=""
"NoExtension"=""


----------
Directory
----------


Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\directory]
"AlwaysShowExt"=""
@="File Folder"
"EditFlags"=hex:d2,01,00,00
"FriendlyTypeName"="@shell32.dll,-10152"
"FullDetails"="prop:System.PropGroup.Description;System.DateCreated;System.FileCount;System.TotalFileSize"
"InfoTip"="prop:System.Comment;System.DateCreated"
"PreviewDetails"="prop:System.DateModified;*System.SharedWith;*System.OfflineAvailability;*System.OfflineStatus"
"PreviewTitle"="prop:System.ItemNameDisplay;System.ItemType"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\directory\Background]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\directory\Background\shell]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\directory\Background\shell\cmd]
@="@shell32.dll,-8506"
"Extended"=""
"NoWorkingDirectory"=""

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\directory\Background\shell\cmd\command]
@="cmd.exe /s /k pushd \"%V\""

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\directory\Background\shellex]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\directory\Background\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\directory\Background\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\New]
@="{D969A300-E7FF-11d0-A93B-00A0C90F2719}"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\directory\Background\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\XXX
Groove GFS Context Menu Handler XXX]
@="{6C467336-8281-4E60-8204-430CED96822D}"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\directory\DefaultIcon]
@=hex(2):25,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,52,00,6f,00,6f,00,74,00,25,\
00,5c,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,33,00,32,00,5c,00,73,00,68,00,\
65,00,6c,00,6c,00,33,00,32,00,2e,00,64,00,6c,00,6c,00,2c,00,33,00,00,00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\directory\shell]
@="none"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\directory\shell\cmd]
@="@shell32.dll,-8506"
"Extended"=""
"NoWorkingDirectory"=""

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\directory\shell\cmd\command]
@="cmd.exe /s /k pushd \"%V\""

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\directory\shell\find]
"SuppressionPolicy"=dword:00000080

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\directory\shell\find\command]
@=hex(2):25,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,52,00,6f,00,6f,00,74,00,25,\
00,5c,00,45,00,78,00,70,00,6c,00,6f,00,72,00,65,00,72,00,2e,00,65,00,78,00,\
65,00,00,00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\directory\shell\find\ddeexec]
@="[FindFolder(\"%l\", %I)]"
"NoActivateHandler"=""

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\directory\shell\find\ddeexec\application]
@="Folders"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\directory\shell\find\ddeexec\topic]
@="AppProperties"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\directory\shell\OneNote.Open]
@="Open as Notebook in OneNote"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\directory\shell\OneNote.Open\Command]
@="C:\\PROGRA~2\\MICROS~1\\Office12\\ONENOTE.EXE \"%L\""

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\directory\shellex]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\directory\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\directory\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\BCShellEx]
@="{B22A40F0-BD69-11D3-8D28-006097C82E57}"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\directory\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\EncryptionMenu]
@="{A470F8CF-A1E8-4f65-8335-227475AA5C46}"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\directory\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\Offline Files]
@="{474C98EE-CF3D-41f5-80E3-4AAB0AB04301}"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\directory\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\Sharing]
@="{f81e9010-6ea4-11ce-a7ff-00aa003ca9f6}"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\directory\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\WinZip]
@="{E0D79304-84BE-11CE-9641-444553540000}"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\directory\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\XXX Groove GFS
Context Menu Handler XXX]
@="{6C467336-8281-4E60-8204-430CED96822D}"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\directory\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\{596AB062-B4D2-4215-9F74-E9109B0A8153}]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\directory\shellex\CopyHookHandlers]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\directory\shellex\CopyHookHandlers\FileSystem]
@="{217FC9C0-3AEA-1069-A2DB-08002B30309D}"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\directory\shellex\CopyHookHandlers\Sharing]
@="{40dd6e20-7c17-11ce-a804-00aa003ca9f6}"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\directory\shellex\DragDropHandlers]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\directory\shellex\DragDropHandlers\WinZip]
@="{E0D79305-84BE-11CE-9641-444553540000}"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\directory\shellex\PropertySheetHandlers]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\directory\shellex\PropertySheetHandlers\Offline Files]
@="{7EFA68C6-086B-43e1-A2D2-55A113531240}"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\directory\shellex\PropertySheetHandlers\Sharing]
@="{f81e9010-6ea4-11ce-a7ff-00aa003ca9f6}"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\directory\shellex\PropertySheetHandlers\{1f2e5c40-9550-11ce-99d2-00aa006e086c}]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\directory\shellex\PropertySheetHandlers\{4a7ded0a-ad25-11d0-98a8-0800361b1103}]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\directory\shellex\PropertySheetHandlers\{596AB062-B4D2-4215-9F74-E9109B0A8153}]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\directory\shellex\PropertySheetHandlers\{ECCDF543-45CC-11CE-B9BF-0080C87CDBA6}]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\directory\shellex\PropertySheetHandlers\{ef43ecfe-2ab9-4632-bf21-58909dd177f0}]
@=""

----------------

I hope that is all the information that you need!

Many thanks,

Carl

Hi Carl,

Click Start, type the following command and press ENTER.

reg export hkcr\folder "%userprofile%\desktop\1-folder.txt"

Then, type:

reg export hkcr\directory "%userprofile%\desktop\2-directory.txt"

Then open the files 1-folder.txt and 2-directory.txt using Notepad, copy the contents and paste them along with your reply.

--
Regards,

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


Dear all,

Just recently, (within the last 24 hours) doubleclicking on a folder in the
list view (right hand pane) of Windows Explorer results in a new window being
created as if I had done right-click "open".

I have checked in the Folder Options and "Browse Folders", the "Open each
folder in the same Window" is selected. I am using Vista Ultimate on x64. I
installed Wise Installation Studio and an update yesterday.

Any thoughts? This is very frustrating!

Thanks in advance,

Carl

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Hi Carl,

The registry settings for "Directory" and "Folder" appears correct. With the Navigation pane (left pane) enabled, what's the default choice that's shown when you right-click on a folder in the right pane?

Note: "Explore" should be the default action, if the Navigation pane is enabled. If the Navigation pane is disabled, "open" will be the default action.

--
Regards,

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


Hi Ramesh,

Thank you for answering!

As requested, here are the reg entries...

Folder

 

[Guest]

Hi Ramesh,

I am having the same problem as Carl and "Explore" should be the default
action.
I would be greatful if you could help me too.

Thanks
Alex Resnik

 

[jminiman]

As am I. This is really annoying. Does anyone have a fix?

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Hi Alex,

I don't have a final solution for this problem yet, but I think third-party shell extensions may be involved.

Visit http://windowsxp.mvps.org/slowrightclick.htm and try the steps listed in "Method 2" a go.

Note:

1. Be sure to run ShellExView as administrator using the "Run as Administrator" option in the context menu.

2. Changes you made in ShellExView are easily reversible.

--
Regards,

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


Hi Ramesh,

I am having the same problem as Carl and "Explore" should be the default
action.
I would be greatful if you could help me too.

Thanks
Alex Resnik

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

I don't have a final solution for this problem yet, but I think third-party shell extensions may be involved.

Visit http://windowsxp.mvps.org/slowrightclick.htm and try the steps listed in "Method 2" a go.

Note:

1. Be sure to run ShellExView as administrator using the "Run as Administrator" option in the context menu.

2. Changes you made in ShellExView are easily reversible.

--
Regards,

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


As am I. This is really annoying. Does anyone have a fix?

 

[jminiman]

I don't have a final solution for this problem yet, but I think third-party shell extensions may be involved.

Visithttp://windowsxp.mvps.org/slowrightclick.htmand try the steps listedin "Method 2" a go.

Note:

1. Be sure to run ShellExView as administrator using the "Run as Administrator" option in the context menu.

2. Changes you made in ShellExView are easily reversible.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [WindowsShell/User]Windows® Troubleshootinghttp://www.winhelponline.com


As am I. This is really annoying. Does anyone have a fix?

Should I only be focused on "Context Menu" items? If so, I only see
two non-Microsoft items: Beyond Compare (have used this for ages),
FolderSizes (likewise) and WinZip 4.1. Could any of the other shell
extensions be screwing things up?

 

[Guest]

Hi Ramesh,

I called MS support I they found a workaround solution that worked for me.
Here is a copy of the email sent to me from tech support:

"Resolution:
Alex, we tried changing the setting in folder options, we tried a clean
boot, tried booting to safe mode, explored system restore, tested a new user
profile, disabled Norton Internet Security and finally transferred all your
data and settings to a new user profile, using Windows Easy Transfer."

As stated above they created a new user profile in which the problem did not
occur.

Thanks for your efforts

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Interesting one, Alex. Thanks for sharing the info!

--
Regards,

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


Hi Ramesh,

I called MS support I they found a workaround solution that worked for me.
Here is a copy of the email sent to me from tech support:

"Resolution:
Alex, we tried changing the setting in folder options, we tried a clean
boot, tried booting to safe mode, explored system restore, tested a new user
profile, disabled Norton Internet Security and finally transferred all your
data and settings to a new user profile, using Windows Easy Transfer."

As stated above they created a new user profile in which the problem did not
occur.

Thanks for your efforts

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Hi jminiman,

It could be any shell extension, not only context menu items. BTW, see also the latest post from "Alex Resnik" in this thread.

--
Regards,

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

I don't have a final solution for this problem yet, but I think third-party shell extensions may be involved.

Visithttp://windowsxp.mvps.org/slowrightclick.htmand try the steps listed in "Method 2" a go.

Note:

1. Be sure to run ShellExView as administrator using the "Run as Administrator" option in the context menu.

2. Changes you made in ShellExView are easily reversible.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [WindowsShell/User]Windows® Troubleshootinghttp://www.winhelponline.com


As am I. This is really annoying. Does anyone have a fix?

Should I only be focused on "Context Menu" items? If so, I only see
two non-Microsoft items: Beyond Compare (have used this for ages),
FolderSizes (likewise) and WinZip 4.1. Could any of the other shell
extensions be screwing things up?

 

[jminiman]

Hi jminiman,

It could be any shell extension, not only context menu items. BTW, see also the latest post from "Alex Resnik" in this thread.

--
Regards,

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

I don't have a final solution for this problem yet, but I think third-party shell extensions may be involved.

Visithttp://windowsxp.mvps.org/slowrightclick.htmandtry the steps listed in "Method 2" a go.

1. Be sure to run ShellExView as administrator using the "Run as Administrator" option in the context menu.

2. Changes you made in ShellExView are easily reversible.
Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [WindowsShell/User]Windows® Troubleshootinghttp://www.winhelponline.com

"jminiman" <[email protected]> wrote in messagenews:[email protected]...

As am I. This is really annoying. Does anyone have a fix?

Should I only be focused on "Context Menu" items? If so, I only see
two non-Microsoft items: Beyond Compare (have used this for ages),
FolderSizes (likewise) and WinZip 4.1. Could any of the other shell
extensions be screwing things up?

I'm not interested in creating a new user profile just to fix this bug
in Vista. When can we expect a fix for this in the form of a
installable hotfix?

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

I'm not interested in creating a new user profile

Perhaps you can create one and test if the problem is seen in that profile also. It would atleast help us determine if it's a per-user or pre-machine problem. After testing, you can delete the additional user account later.

--
Regards,

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

Hi jminiman,

It could be any shell extension, not only context menu items. BTW, see also the latest post from "Alex Resnik" in this thread.

--
Regards,

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

I don't have a final solution for this problem yet, but I think third-party shell extensions may be involved.

Visithttp://windowsxp.mvps.org/slowrightclick.htmandtry the steps listed in "Method 2" a go.

1. Be sure to run ShellExView as administrator using the "Run as Administrator" option in the context menu.

2. Changes you made in ShellExView are easily reversible.
Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [WindowsShell/User]Windows® Troubleshootinghttp://www.winhelponline.com

"jminiman" <[email protected]> wrote in messagenews:[email protected]...

As am I. This is really annoying. Does anyone have a fix?

Should I only be focused on "Context Menu" items? If so, I only see
two non-Microsoft items: Beyond Compare (have used this for ages),
FolderSizes (likewise) and WinZip 4.1. Could any of the other shell
extensions be screwing things up?

I'm not interested in creating a new user profile just to fix this bug
in Vista. When can we expect a fix for this in the form of a
installable hotfix?

 

[Guest]

Hi Ramesh and All,

I want to tell everyone about my last post about the workaround that you
should not attempt it unless your really desperate because you have to do
alot of reconfiguring of your programs after. At least for me I decieded it
wasn't worth the trouble and reverted back.

 

[jminiman]

Hi Ramesh and All,

I want to tell everyone about my last post about the workaround that you
should not attempt it unless your really desperate because you have to do
alot of reconfiguring of your programs after. At least for me I decieded it
wasn't worth the trouble and reverted back.

Well, Ramesh, you're the MVP here. How can we make sure the Vista
Shell team realizes this bug exists?

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

This is not a bug afaik, but may be caused by third-party software or other factors. I'm not able to reproduce the problem.

--
Regards,

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

Hi Ramesh and All,

I want to tell everyone about my last post about the workaround that you
should not attempt it unless your really desperate because you have to do
alot of reconfiguring of your programs after. At least for me I decieded it
wasn't worth the trouble and reverted back.

Well, Ramesh, you're the MVP here. How can we make sure the Vista
Shell team realizes this bug exists?

 

[Guest]

This is not a bug afaik, but may be caused by third-party software or other factors. I'm not able to reproduce the problem.

Afaic this is a bug, and a very annoying one at that - I end up with a dozen
or so explorer windows that all have to be closed one by one... Third party
shell extensions shouldn't be able to change this behaviour, should they?

C.

 

[Spirit]

In Explorer - Tools- Options - General Tab

Set to Open Each Folder in the same Window

Explorer - Tools - Options - View Tab - Uncheck Launch Folder Windows
in a Separate Process

 

[Guest]

In Explorer - Tools- Options - General Tab

Set to Open Each Folder in the same Window

This is the original complaint - that radio button has no effect.

Explorer - Tools - Options - View Tab - Uncheck Launch Folder Windows
in a Separate Process

Thanks for that idea, but it didn't help either.

I finally tracked through my Restore Points and found that the culprit was
the Sony USB driver for my camera - nothing to do with Explorer, so why did
this break explorer behaviour? (BTW, the driver uninstaller detects an
unsupported OS, and won't uninstall, even though the Installer was quite
happy to give Vista a try!)

Anyway, I now have 400MB of registry dumps from before and after installing
that driver, but I couldn't see anything in the diffs to explain this.
Rameesh, I can email them to you if you care to follow up on this. Email my
display name @actrix.co.nz

Craig.