Opening folders starts search window

[c3o]

By some act of incredible skill I managed to replace the original action for
opening folders with "search". So everytime I double-click on a folder the
search manager pops up.
The original action doesn't show up in the listing of file types. Choosing
advanced option only shows the following actions :
Enqueue in Winamp
Play in Winamp
Add to Winamps's Bookmark list
find (which is default)

How can I reset this. I hate the thought of uninstalling again.

[usmcpittpanther]

If you find out about this let me know, same thing is happening to me. (>_<)

[usmcpittpanther]

I have the file to fix it now; here is the link:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_desc/xp_folder_open.htm
let me know if it helps
-Fleish

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

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-

Fix "Search" Opens Instead of Explorer:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_desc/xp_folder_open.htm

-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, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User

Windows XP Troubleshooting
http://www.winhelponline.com

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