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 drives / 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
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Fix "Search" Opens Instead of Explorer:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_desc/xp_folder_open.htm
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Click Start/Run and type:
reg add hkcr\directory\shell /ve /d none /f
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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 ")
See also:
Search Companion Starts If You Double-Click a Folder:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/321186
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Regards,
Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting
http://www.winhelponline.com
When i open windows explorer in folder view, click on an item to see the
content at the right side, explorers opens the 'Search' window. Nothing to
change.
Thanks,
Filip
