double click on a folder and search opens

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When I try to open a file by double clicking,Windows XP opens the search
window. Any clues on how to fix the problem? I even tried to roll back to a
previous date when the problem wasn't there.

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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


"the_eagle_eyes" <the_eagle_eyes@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:41C7690B-87D9-497E-83EF-C4D308AE9E97@microsoft.com...
> When I try to open a file by double clicking,Windows XP opens the search
> window. Any clues on how to fix the problem? I even tried to roll back
> to a
> previous date when the problem wasn't there.