Folder Directory List Problem Using printdir.bat

I wanted to print a directory listing of folders so I searched around and found some directions here - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/321379.

Following the directions, I created the the printdir.bat file (shown below) and saved it to my Windows directory.

@echo off
dir %1 /-p /o:gn > "%temp%\Listing "
start /w notepad /p "%temp%\Listing "
del "%temp%\Listing "
exit​

The directions say that a registry edit might be needed. I stopped short of doing that and only completed steps 1 & 2 in the directions.

At that point I changed my mind and decided not to continue. Now, every time I click on a folder, a search results window pops up instead of the folder contents. I can right click on the folder and open it that way, but that gets old after a few times. I'd like to have things back to the way they were before I started messing around but do not know how to get there. I deleted the batch file and that didn't help, so I put it back.

Any ideas on how I can fix this little problem?

 

Hi,

Even though Pete types faster.... I have included, in my post, two options for your Print Directory quest also. I'm gonna' post it here in hopes it helps.

------double click on file opens search--------
Fix 1]
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q321186

Fix 2]
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_desc/xp_folder_open.htm
FYI, This quirk is most often caused by opening Explorer or My Computer and clicking on the Tools > Folder Options > File Types > File Folder and selecting "Advanced" then clicking OK instead of Cancel. Even though you have only looked and made no changes, changes will nevertheless be made IF you have selected "Advanced" and IF you then click OK. To avoid this, always click "Cancel" when you don't intend to change things.
As an alternate to the above fix, you can go to Start >Run and type:
regsvr32 /i shell32.dll
Press enter. The effect is immediate with no reboot required.

---Print directory problem-------------------------
Choice1]
http://www.windowsbbs.com/test-posts/73779-directory-list.html

Choice2]
http://www.karenware.com/powertools/ptdirprn.asp

 

Not sure how to reverse Step 2 steps, could see no way to remove/delete option that was causing the problem. It lists three edit folder file type options - find, Open Command Window Here, and Print Directory Listing. The Edit and Remove buttons are grayed out. Right clicking on any of the options shows only "What is this? ".
However, your "fix from Doug Knox" worked like a charm and I'm back in business.
Thanks!

 

Maybe this would be easier:
http://www.karenware.com/powertools/ptdirprn.asp

mickzer.