want desktop icons to "open" with double click.

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Fixes the problem where Search or Command Prompt opens
when double clicking a folder © Doug Knox
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts [...] r_open.htm

Search Companion Starts If You Double-Click a Folder
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=321186

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Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In news:A984CAD7-23F6-4280-B9D7-1105E094769C@microsoft.com,
C Kraft <C Kraft@discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and pecked:
> When double clicking the the shortcut icons on my desktop, they start
> with the search command. I want the folder to open instaed. How do
> I change the order of the menu commands?

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Hi Wesley,

I set the defaults in the registry, but that didn't work. Neither did
Amada's suggestion. I also tried the download, but when I double clicked the
folder, I received a warning saying "Malicious Script Detected - Your
computer is halted and needs to do something about this script". Oh, and I
did try restarting, but that didn't change anything. What next? Thanks,
Carolyn

"Wesley Vogel" wrote:

> Fixes the problem where Search or Command Prompt opens
> when double clicking a folder © Doug Knox
> http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts [...] r_open.htm
>
> Search Companion Starts If You Double-Click a Folder
> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=321186
>
> --
> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>
> Wes
> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>
> In news:A984CAD7-23F6-4280-B9D7-1105E094769C@microsoft.com,
> C Kraft <C Kraft@discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and pecked:
> > When double clicking the the shortcut icons on my desktop, they start
> > with the search command. I want the folder to open instaed. How do
> > I change the order of the menu commands?
>
>

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I tried Wesley's suggestion a few more times, and it finally worked. My pc
is currently possessed, or I could have been doing something wrong, but the
problem is solved. Thank you Wesley, Anando (sorry about calling you
Amanda!) and Kelly. I'm so glad I found this group. Be watching for my
spyware post coming soon. I'll need your help for that one too! Best wishes
to all of you. Carolyn

"Kelly" wrote:

> Go to Start/Run and type in: regsvr32 /i shell32
>
> If that doesn't correct the issue (and it should) use this automated edit:
>
> Search or CMD Opens When Double Clicking a Folder or Drive (Line 18)
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
> To use the VBS File: Download .vbs file and save it to your hard drive (you
> may want to right click and use Save Target As). Double-click the vbs file.
> You will be prompted when the script is done.
>
> NOTE: If your anti-virus software warns you of a "malicious" script, this
> is normal if you have "Script Safe" or similar technology enabled. These
> scripts are not malicious, but they do make changes to the System Registry.
>
> --
> In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol: http://www.dts-l.org/
>
> All the Best,
> Kelly (MS-MVP)
>
> Troubleshooting Windows XP
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>
>
> "C Kraft" <C Kraft@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:A984CAD7-23F6-4280-B9D7-1105E094769C@microsoft.com...
> > When double clicking the the shortcut icons on my desktop, they start with
> > the search command. I want the folder to open instaed. How do I change
> > the
> > order of the menu commands?
>
>
>

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Carolyn,

Glad you got it worked out.

I was wondering who Amanda was. <LOL>

Keep having fun.

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In news:13D54FD1-A997-4CDA-AE62-3267C7C7E88B@microsoft.com,
C Kraft <C Kraft@discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and pecked:
> I tried Wesley's suggestion a few more times, and it finally worked.
> My pc is currently possessed, or I could have been doing something
> wrong, but the problem is solved. Thank you Wesley, Anando (sorry
> about calling you Amanda!) and Kelly. I'm so glad I found this
> group. Be watching for my spyware post coming soon. I'll need your
> help for that one too! Best wishes to all of you. Carolyn
>
> "Kelly" wrote:
>
>> Go to Start/Run and type in: regsvr32 /i shell32
>>
>> If that doesn't correct the issue (and it should) use this automated
>> edit:
>>
>> Search or CMD Opens When Double Clicking a Folder or Drive (Line 18)
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>
>> To use the VBS File: Download .vbs file and save it to your hard
>> drive (you may want to right click and use Save Target As).
>> Double-click the vbs file. You will be prompted when the script is
>> done.
>>
>> NOTE: If your anti-virus software warns you of a "malicious"
>> script, this is normal if you have "Script Safe" or similar
>> technology enabled. These scripts are not malicious, but they do
>> make changes to the System Registry.
>>
>> --
>> In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol: http://www.dts-l.org/
>>
>> All the Best,
>> Kelly (MS-MVP)
>>
>> Troubleshooting Windows XP
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>>
>>
>> "C Kraft" <C Kraft@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:A984CAD7-23F6-4280-B9D7-1105E094769C@microsoft.com...
>>> When double clicking the the shortcut icons on my desktop, they
>>> start with the search command. I want the folder to open instaed.
>>> How do I change the
>>> order of the menu commands?

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Hi Anando,

My Uncle Bill always said, "Call me anything you want. Just don't call me
late for supper." :-)

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In news:eSLDOlRNFHA.3420@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl,
Anando [MS-MVP] <anando@mvps.org> hunted and pecked:
> Not the first time this has happened to me... <LOL>
>
> --
>
> Anando
> Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
> http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
> http://www.mvps.org
>
> In memory of Alex Nichol
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp [...] ichol.mspx
>
> Folder customizations
> http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
>
> Protect your PC!
> http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>
>
> "Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:ewApIfGNFHA.2576@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>> Carolyn,
>>
>> Glad you got it worked out.
>>
>> I was wondering who Amanda was. <LOL>
>>
>> Keep having fun.
>>
>> --
>> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>>
>> Wes
>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>>
>> In news:13D54FD1-A997-4CDA-AE62-3267C7C7E88B@microsoft.com,
>> C Kraft <C Kraft@discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and pecked:
>>> I tried Wesley's suggestion a few more times, and it finally worked.
>>> My pc is currently possessed, or I could have been doing something
>>> wrong, but the problem is solved. Thank you Wesley, Anando (sorry
>>> about calling you Amanda!) and Kelly. I'm so glad I found this
>>> group. Be watching for my spyware post coming soon. I'll need your
>>> help for that one too! Best wishes to all of you. Carolyn
>>>
>>> "Kelly" wrote:
>>>
>>>> Go to Start/Run and type in: regsvr32 /i shell32
>>>>
>>>> If that doesn't correct the issue (and it should) use this
>>>> automated edit:
>>>>
>>>> Search or CMD Opens When Double Clicking a Folder or Drive (Line
>>>> 18) http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>>>
>>>> To use the VBS File: Download .vbs file and save it to your hard
>>>> drive (you may want to right click and use Save Target As).
>>>> Double-click the vbs file. You will be prompted when the script is
>>>> done.
>>>>
>>>> NOTE: If your anti-virus software warns you of a "malicious"
>>>> script, this is normal if you have "Script Safe" or similar
>>>> technology enabled. These scripts are not malicious, but they do
>>>> make changes to the System Registry.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol:
>>>> http://www.dts-l.org/
>>>>
>>>> All the Best,
>>>> Kelly (MS-MVP)
>>>>
>>>> Troubleshooting Windows XP
>>>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "C Kraft" <C Kraft@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:A984CAD7-23F6-4280-B9D7-1105E094769C@microsoft.com...
>>>>> When double clicking the the shortcut icons on my desktop, they
>>>>> start with the search command. I want the folder to open instaed.
>>>>> How do I change the
>>>>> order of the menu commands?

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BTW, Uncle Bill's real name is Cecil. Oh my. ;-)

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In news:uduid2UNFHA.580@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl,
Anando [MS-MVP] <anando@mvps.org> hunted and pecked:
>>> Hope this helps. Let us know
>
> Yeah it helped. I will let my roomies know about the supper
> thingy....)
>
> --
>
> Anando
> Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
> http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
> http://www.mvps.org
>
> In memory of Alex Nichol
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp [...] ichol.mspx
>
> Folder customizations
> http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
>
> Protect your PC!
> http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>
>
> "Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
> newsLv7IsTNFHA.3336@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>> Hi Anando,
>>
>> My Uncle Bill always said, "Call me anything you want. Just don't
>> call me late for supper." :-)
>>
>> --
>> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>>
>> Wes
>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>>
>> In news:eSLDOlRNFHA.3420@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl,
>> Anando [MS-MVP] <anando@mvps.org> hunted and pecked:
>>> Not the first time this has happened to me... <LOL>
>>>
>>> --
>>>
>>> Anando
>>> Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
>>> http://www.mvps.org
>>>
>>> In memory of Alex Nichol
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp [...] ichol.mspx
>>>
>>> Folder customizations
>>> http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
>>>
>>> Protect your PC!
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>>>
>>>
>>> "Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
>>> news:ewApIfGNFHA.2576@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>>>> Carolyn,
>>>>
>>>> Glad you got it worked out.
>>>>
>>>> I was wondering who Amanda was. <LOL>
>>>>
>>>> Keep having fun.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>>>>
>>>> Wes
>>>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>>>>
>>>> In news:13D54FD1-A997-4CDA-AE62-3267C7C7E88B@microsoft.com,
>>>> C Kraft <C Kraft@discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and pecked:
>>>>> I tried Wesley's suggestion a few more times, and it finally
>>>>> worked. My pc is currently possessed, or I could have been doing
>>>>> something wrong, but the problem is solved. Thank you Wesley,
>>>>> Anando (sorry about calling you Amanda!) and Kelly. I'm so glad
>>>>> I found this group. Be watching for my spyware post coming soon.
>>>>> I'll need your help for that one too! Best wishes to all of you.
>>>>> Carolyn
>>>>>
>>>>> "Kelly" wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Go to Start/Run and type in: regsvr32 /i shell32
>>>>>>
>>>>>> If that doesn't correct the issue (and it should) use this
>>>>>> automated edit:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Search or CMD Opens When Double Clicking a Folder or Drive (Line
>>>>>> 18) http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>>>>>
>>>>>> To use the VBS File: Download .vbs file and save it to your hard
>>>>>> drive (you may want to right click and use Save Target As).
>>>>>> Double-click the vbs file. You will be prompted when the script
>>>>>> is done.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> NOTE: If your anti-virus software warns you of a "malicious"
>>>>>> script, this is normal if you have "Script Safe" or similar
>>>>>> technology enabled. These scripts are not malicious, but they do
>>>>>> make changes to the System Registry.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol:
>>>>>> http://www.dts-l.org/
>>>>>>
>>>>>> All the Best,
>>>>>> Kelly (MS-MVP)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Troubleshooting Windows XP
>>>>>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "C Kraft" <C Kraft@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:A984CAD7-23F6-4280-B9D7-1105E094769C@microsoft.com...
>>>>>>> When double clicking the the shortcut icons on my desktop, they
>>>>>>> start with the search command. I want the folder to open
>>>>>>> instaed. How do I change the
>>>>>>> order of the menu commands?