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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 ")
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Ramesh, Windows XP MVP
http://windowsxp.mvps.org
"Mister" <Mister@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:C0222EA9-0374-4A45-86A5-D19B40BAE804@microsoft.com...
> when ever I double click the C:drive under My Computer to open it, it
> opens
> 2000 or XP installer and the CD drive opens search menu , ran spybot and
> AVG
> anti-virus, ran windows repair, same thing, any suggestions?