Would like shortcut-to-folder to open in same Explorer window

[Tony Freixas]

Here's a Windows XP problem that has me scratching my head: If I create
a shortcut to a folder and then click on it, the folder view opens in a
new Explorer window. Regular folders open in the same Explorer window.

I have the Folder Options set to open each folder in the same window,
so that's not it.

It used to work--that is, clicking on the folder shortcuts would work
just like the real folders. Something changed on my system.

I've tried various Google searches and registry changes. I haven't
found the magic setting yet.

Thanks in advance for any tips that help find the right place to tweak.

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Open in a new window when same window expected

samefolderwindow.reg here...
Open each folder in the same window
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/samewindow.htm

Open folders in Windows Explorer mode by default (i.e. with folder pane
enabled)
http://www.winxptutor.com/folderpane.htm

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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[Tony Freixas]

Thanks for the help, Wesley! But...

Open in a new window when same window expected

samefolderwindow.reg here...
Open each folder in the same window
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/samewindow.htm

This page deals with problems opening Folders. My problem is with
opening shortcuts to Folders.

I loaded the registry file anyway, with no success. I even rebooted
after making the changes, to make sure they were applied.

Open folders in Windows Explorer mode by default (i.e. with folder pane
enabled)
http://www.winxptutor.com/folderpane.htm

Again, not relevant.

Hope this helps. Let us know.

If you have any other ideas, they would be welcome. I appreciate the
help and realize it's not an easy problem (I rarely post questions for
"easy" problems...).