Windows Explorer Freezes

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general (More info?)

For the 2nd part:

This problem occurs when you alter the "Drive" / "File Folders" entries via
File Types dialog, to add a "Command Prompt here" or "Print Directory"
feature for folders. (example)

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=321379
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=321186

Resolution:

Click Start/Run and type this command to fix this problem:
(Tip from David Candy)

regsvr32 /i shell32.dll

-or-

To fix this manually via registry:

If this problem is seen for Drives:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shell
Set (default) to "none" (without " )

If this problem is seen for folders:

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell]
Set (default) to "none" (without " )

--
Ramesh, Windows XP MVP
http://windowsxp.mvps.org


"Chuck B" <Chuck B@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:B7DB4880-DCED-4599-BBD4-06037CE3EB59@microsoft.com...
>I am having my windows explorer freeze whenever I try to use the "File"
>drop
> down selection in 'Windows Explorer'. If we try to open a file by
> left-clicking on it within the folder selection box - the same freeze
> occurs
> and the 'Command Prompt' screen advises an error has occured saying "An
> extended memory manager is already installed. XMS Manager is not
> installed".
> Then it states there was a bad command or file name and the parameter
> format
> is not correct. The parameter is "Cdocume~1/chuck/mydocu~1/chuck'~1".
>
> I notice when I right-click the "File" selection in the toolbar or the
> file/folder I wish to open, the top selection on the drop down list is
> "Command Prompt Here" and is in bold letters. As I have never noticed
> this
> before I am wondering if this is my problem? If it is how can I get rid
> of
> it or not make it the default selection when left clicking the selection?
>

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general (More info?)

You're welcome Chuck.

--
Ramesh, Windows XP MVP
http://windowsxp.mvps.org


"Chuck B" <ChuckB@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:EEC8C4D3-4BEC-48D7-8800-E097F07D8543@microsoft.com...
> Dear MVP !!
>
> You have lived up to your name!! The auto "Run" solution worked like
> a
> charm!! Thank you and well done!
>
> Chuck B
>
>
> "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:
>
>> For the 2nd part:
>>
>> This problem occurs when you alter the "Drive" / "File Folders" entries
>> via
>> File Types dialog, to add a "Command Prompt here" or "Print Directory"
>> feature for folders. (example)
>>
>> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=321379
>> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=321186
>>
>> Resolution:
>>
>> Click Start/Run and type this command to fix this problem:
>> (Tip from David Candy)
>>
>> regsvr32 /i shell32.dll
>>
>> -or-
>>
>> To fix this manually via registry:
>>
>> If this problem is seen for Drives:
>>
>> HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shell
>> Set (default) to "none" (without " )
>>
>> If this problem is seen for folders:
>>
>> [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell]
>> Set (default) to "none" (without " )
>>
>> --
>> Ramesh, Windows XP MVP
>> http://windowsxp.mvps.org
>>
>>
>> "Chuck B" <Chuck B@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:B7DB4880-DCED-4599-BBD4-06037CE3EB59@microsoft.com...
>> >I am having my windows explorer freeze whenever I try to use the "File"
>> >drop
>> > down selection in 'Windows Explorer'. If we try to open a file by
>> > left-clicking on it within the folder selection box - the same freeze
>> > occurs
>> > and the 'Command Prompt' screen advises an error has occured saying "An
>> > extended memory manager is already installed. XMS Manager is not
>> > installed".
>> > Then it states there was a bad command or file name and the parameter
>> > format
>> > is not correct. The parameter is
>> > "Cdocume~1/chuck/mydocu~1/chuck'~1".
>> >
>> > I notice when I right-click the "File" selection in the toolbar or
>> > the
>> > file/folder I wish to open, the top selection on the drop down list is
>> > "Command Prompt Here" and is in bold letters. As I have never noticed
>> > this
>> > before I am wondering if this is my problem? If it is how can I get
>> > rid
>> > of
>> > it or not make it the default selection when left clicking the
>> > selection?
>> >
>>
>>