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Resolved need to reset the default function when I open a folder

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by xpbaffled, 2009/10/16.

  1. 2009/10/16
    xpbaffled

    xpbaffled Inactive Thread Starter

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    well I can't leave well enough alone - and somehow reset something and now when I open any folder it brings me to the SEARCH function rather than the OPEN. I need to reset this at the system level and haven't been able to find the right button to hit even though I'm using a big hammer.

    any ideas? Is this a registry issue?

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    Arie

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    surferdude2

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    Fix for "Clicking folder opens Search" (actually it may open whatever is queued next on your particular context menu)

    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.

    A fix can be had at http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_desc/xp_folder_open.htm Follow the screen directions at that site.

    As an alternate to the above fix, you can go to Start >Run and type:

    regsvr32 /i shell32.dll
    ps. Be sure to include the space before and after the /i

    Press enter or click OK. The effect is immediate with no reboot required.

    You can also use a program called Dial-A-Fix for this and other fixes. Available at http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/System-Miscellaneous/Dial-a-fix.shtml Install and run the program. It will automatically detect this problem and ask you if you want to repair it.

    Another method is to manually edit the Registry keys:

    Click Start > Run > type regedit > click OK
    Navigate to: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell
    On the right hand side double click on "default " and type none in the field
    Navigate to: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shell
    On the right hand side double click on "default " and type none in the field
     
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    xpbaffled

    xpbaffled Inactive Thread Starter

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    done and fixed - Thanks!
     

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