Windows Explorer - I've hosed something

[Eli]

Somehow I've managed to munge the default behavior when clicking on a
folder in Windows Explorer.

I've been playing around with getting a context menu item to appear in
Explorer for folders and that launches a batch file with the folder
path passed as an arguement to the batch file.

Prior to this I had installed Command Prompt Here (or whatever they
now call it) from the XP PowerToys.

If I'm in Explorer's folder view and I double-click on a folder in the
_right_ pane then it launches a command windows. In the left pane it
behaves as expected - a single click on the folder opens the folder
contents in the right pane.

I tried uninstalling Command Prompt Here and the behavior then changed
to launching a Search window.

I then reinstalled Command Prompt Here and I'm back to the previous
behavior of launching a command window.

I'm using Windows classic folders, Open each folder in the same
window.

Any idea how to set this right again so that double-clicking a folder
in the right pane will simply navigate to that folder and show its
contents?

 

[Kelly]

Hi Eli,

Go to Start/Run and type in: regsvr32 /i shell32

If that doesn't correct the issue (and it should) use this automated edit:

Search or CMD Opens When Double Clicking a Folder or Drive (Line 18)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

To use the VBS File: Download .vbs file and save it to your hard drive (you
may want to right click and use Save Target As). Double-click the vbs file.
You will be prompted when the script is done.

 

[Eli]

Go to Start/Run and type in: regsvr32 /i shell32

If that doesn't correct the issue (and it should) use this automated edit:

Thanks! That did it.

 

[Kelly]

Most welcome. )

 

[Eli]

Most welcome. )

Ive got a little more unexpected Windows Explorer behavior for you, if
you've got a minute...

I just recently installed Windows XP Pro, so I'm not certain if this
behavior is intentionally changed from W2k Pro or not.

When I click the '+' to expand a folder in the left-hand pane, then do
the same on another folder, the original expanded folder often
contracts back again. It's not always consistent though. Sometimes a
folder stays expanded, sometimes not. It make viewing the folder
contents of two different folders in the left pane rather difficult.
It also moves the focal point (the highlighted folder) under the mouse
whenever the other folder collapses, making the whole user interface
tough to use.

I also notice that single clicking a folder in the left pane now has
the effect of expanding the folder, much like clicking the +.

 

[Kelly]

Hi Eli,

Check your settings here: Windows Explorer/Tools/Folder
Options/View/Display simple folder view.....

 

[Eli]

Hi Eli,

Check your settings here: Windows Explorer/Tools/Folder
Options/View/Display simple folder view.....

Thanks again Kelly. I must have turned that on thinking "simple
folder view" was the non web content view. Did a couple of searches
after making the change as I was trying to figure out why anyone would
desire such behavior and found a few of your previous posts and
discussions of the so-called "FriendlyTree".

You web site is a wealth of goodies. Too bad you don't have more
detailed explanations for each one. I see things there that I'm
tempted to use, but I'm hesitant to run an exe, script, or registry
settings change that I'm not _quite_ certain of.

 

[Kelly]

Most welcome, Eli. ) As per the why, some users prefer the old look.

As per your second set of comments: Thanks and initially my Tweaks page was
a holding place for links to provide via the groups as attachments aren't
allowed.

I started a breakdown/categorized link:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks2.htm, which includes a bit more
(but not much more) info and find it hard to keep updated.

Running my site alone and with a family of nine, I can only do so much! )
That said, if you have any questions of the edits/scripts listed there, feel
free to write me via e-mail.