Wierd Problem with folders

Seraphyn · 2006/02/19

Ok this is a wierd problem that I am not sure how to remedy. Every time I go to open a folder on my HDD instead of opening the folder it opens a search screen. To open any folder I have to right click on the folder and goto open. I have gone into the folder options and everything seems fine in there.

Any ideas?

Seraphyn · 2006/02/19

I found the solution so I thought I would post it just in case anyone else is having the same problem.

CAUSE
This problem occurs when you open the Edit File Type dialog box for the Drive or File Folder registered file types. For example, this problem occurs for folders if you complete the following procedure: 1. Open the folder, and then click Folder Options on the Tools menu.
2. Click File Folder in the Register file types list, and then click Advanced.
3. After you perform this procedure, the None setting is removed from the value data for the Default string value in the following registry key:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell
NOTE: This problem occurs even if you do not create a new action, edit existing actions, or change the default action in the Edit File Type dialog box.

RESOLUTION
WARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that you can solve problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.

To resolve this problem, edit the registry to set the value data for the Default string value in the registry keys that are described in the "Cause" section of this article to none: 1. Start Registry Editor (Regedt32.exe).
2. Locate and then click the Default value under the following keys in the registry if this problem occurs with folders:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell
If this problem occurs with drives:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shell
3. Click Modify on the Edit menu.
4. Type none in the Value data box, and then click OK.
5. Quit Registry Editor.
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Arie · 2006/02/20

Thanks for posting back with the solution

Seraphyn · 2006/02/20

Arie said:

Thanks for posting back with the solution
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