have lost double click to open file folders

[Evelyn]

I hope someone can help me. Very recently I jimmied up my
Open file folder command so that when I double click on a
file folder, a window pops up. It has a black background
and the file path says it is C:WINDOWS\system\ykrp.com

When I go to Start, Control Panel, Appearance & Themes,
Folder Options, File Types, and choose File Folder, then
Advanced and click on Open (or any other option) both the
Edit and Remove buttons are grayed out so I cannot remove
this current open command.

Does anyone know how to get this back to where double
clicking on a file folder will simply open it? All
individual file folder settings have "Double click to
open" option chosen.

Would greatly, greatly appreciate help. The only way I
can open a file folder is to right click and choose
explore! I hate it!

Thanks,

Evelyn

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Evelyn,

Run a full system virus scan, as the filename ykrp.com is suspicious. =
Also, make sure you have the updated virus definitions. Once scanning is =
done, fix the folder association in the registry, using the REG file =
available at:

http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm

--=20
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

The Parasite Fight - Quick Fix Protocol:=20
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm

------------------------------------------------
"Evelyn" > wrote in message =
...
I hope someone can help me. Very recently I jimmied up my=20
Open file folder command so that when I double click on a=20
file folder, a window pops up. It has a black background=20
and the file path says it is C:WINDOWS\system\ykrp.com

When I go to Start, Control Panel, Appearance & Themes,=20
Folder Options, File Types, and choose File Folder, then=20
Advanced and click on Open (or any other option) both the=20
Edit and Remove buttons are grayed out so I cannot remove=20
this current open command.=20

Does anyone know how to get this back to where double=20
clicking on a file folder will simply open it? All=20
individual file folder settings have "Double click to=20
open" option chosen.

Would greatly, greatly appreciate help. The only way I=20
can open a file folder is to right click and choose=20
explore! I hate it!

Thanks,

Evelyn

Hi Ramesh,

Thanks for a very prompt reply. I have run virus
checkers, including my own Norton, and online
BitDefender, Panda, and Trend Micro. Nothing.

I have now done what you suggested and it doesn't work
either. All Edit and Remove options are still grayed out.

Any further suggestions?

Evelyn


>-----Original Message-----
>Evelyn,
>
>Run a full system virus scan, as the filename ykrp.com
is suspicious. Also, make sure you have the updated virus
definitions. Once scanning is done, fix the folder
association in the registry, using the REG file available
at:
>
>http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm
>
>--
>Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
>Windows XP Shell/User
>http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
>
>The Parasite Fight - Quick Fix Protocol:
>http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
>
>------------------------------------------------
>"Evelyn" > wrote in
message ...
>I hope someone can help me. Very recently I jimmied up
my
>Open file folder command so that when I double click on
a
>file folder, a window pops up. It has a black background
>and the file path says it is C:WINDOWS\system\ykrp.com
>
>When I go to Start, Control Panel, Appearance & Themes,
>Folder Options, File Types, and choose File Folder, then
>Advanced and click on Open (or any other option) both
the
>Edit and Remove buttons are grayed out so I cannot
remove
>this current open command.
>
>Does anyone know how to get this back to where double
>clicking on a file folder will simply open it? All
>individual file folder settings have "Double click to
>open" option chosen.
>
>Would greatly, greatly appreciate help. The only way I
>can open a file folder is to right click and choose
>explore! I hate it!
>
>Thanks,
>
>Evelyn
>
>.
>

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Assuming that you've already applied the Folder association fix and the =
problem persist:

Open Registry Editor and navigate to:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder

Export this key and post the contents here.

--=20
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

The Parasite Fight - Quick Fix Protocol:=20
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm

------------------------------------------------
> wrote in message =
...
Hi Ramesh,

Thanks for a very prompt reply. I have run virus=20
checkers, including my own Norton, and online=20
BitDefender, Panda, and Trend Micro. Nothing.

I have now done what you suggested and it doesn't work=20
either. All Edit and Remove options are still grayed out.

Any further suggestions?

Evelyn


>-----Original Message-----
>Evelyn,
>
>Run a full system virus scan, as the filename ykrp.com=20
is suspicious. Also, make sure you have the updated virus=20
definitions. Once scanning is done, fix the folder=20
association in the registry, using the REG file available=20
at:
>
>http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm
>
>--=20
>Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
>Windows XP Shell/User
>http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
>
>The Parasite Fight - Quick Fix Protocol:=20
>http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
>
>------------------------------------------------
>"Evelyn" > wrote in=20
message ...
>I hope someone can help me. Very recently I jimmied up=20
my=20
>Open file folder command so that when I double click on=20
a=20
>file folder, a window pops up. It has a black background=20
>and the file path says it is C:WINDOWS\system\ykrp.com
>
>When I go to Start, Control Panel, Appearance & Themes,=20
>Folder Options, File Types, and choose File Folder, then=20
>Advanced and click on Open (or any other option) both=20
the=20
>Edit and Remove buttons are grayed out so I cannot=20
remove=20
>this current open command.=20
>
>Does anyone know how to get this back to where double=20
>clicking on a file folder will simply open it? All=20
>individual file folder settings have "Double click to=20
>open" option chosen.
>
>Would greatly, greatly appreciate help. The only way I=20
>can open a file folder is to right click and choose=20
>explore! I hate it!
>
>Thanks,
>
>Evelyn
>
>.
>

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Assuming that you've already applied the Folder association fix and the =
problem persist:

Open Registry Editor and navigate to:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder

Export this key and post the contents here.

--=20
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

The Parasite Fight - Quick Fix Protocol:=20
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm

------------------------------------------------
> wrote in message =
...
Hi Ramesh,

Thanks for a very prompt reply. I have run virus=20
checkers, including my own Norton, and online=20
BitDefender, Panda, and Trend Micro. Nothing.

I have now done what you suggested and it doesn't work=20
either. All Edit and Remove options are still grayed out.

Any further suggestions?

Evelyn


>-----Original Message-----
>Evelyn,
>
>Run a full system virus scan, as the filename ykrp.com=20
is suspicious. Also, make sure you have the updated virus=20
definitions. Once scanning is done, fix the folder=20
association in the registry, using the REG file available=20
at:
>
>http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm
>
>--=20
>Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
>Windows XP Shell/User
>http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
>
>The Parasite Fight - Quick Fix Protocol:=20
>http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
>
>------------------------------------------------
>"Evelyn" > wrote in=20
message ...
>I hope someone can help me. Very recently I jimmied up=20
my=20
>Open file folder command so that when I double click on=20
a=20
>file folder, a window pops up. It has a black background=20
>and the file path says it is C:WINDOWS\system\ykrp.com
>
>When I go to Start, Control Panel, Appearance & Themes,=20
>Folder Options, File Types, and choose File Folder, then=20
>Advanced and click on Open (or any other option) both=20
the=20
>Edit and Remove buttons are grayed out so I cannot=20
remove=20
>this current open command.=20
>
>Does anyone know how to get this back to where double=20
>clicking on a file folder will simply open it? All=20
>individual file folder settings have "Double click to=20
>open" option chosen.
>
>Would greatly, greatly appreciate help. The only way I=20
>can open a file folder is to right click and choose=20
>explore! I hate it!
>
>Thanks,
>
>Evelyn
>
>.
>

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Assuming that you've already applied the Folder association fix and the =
problem persist:

Open Registry Editor and navigate to:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder

Export this key and post the contents here.

--=20
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

The Parasite Fight - Quick Fix Protocol:=20
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm

------------------------------------------------
> wrote in message =
...
Hi Ramesh,

Thanks for a very prompt reply. I have run virus=20
checkers, including my own Norton, and online=20
BitDefender, Panda, and Trend Micro. Nothing.

I have now done what you suggested and it doesn't work=20
either. All Edit and Remove options are still grayed out.

Any further suggestions?

Evelyn


>-----Original Message-----
>Evelyn,
>
>Run a full system virus scan, as the filename ykrp.com=20
is suspicious. Also, make sure you have the updated virus=20
definitions. Once scanning is done, fix the folder=20
association in the registry, using the REG file available=20
at:
>
>http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm
>
>--=20
>Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
>Windows XP Shell/User
>http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
>
>The Parasite Fight - Quick Fix Protocol:=20
>http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
>
>------------------------------------------------
>"Evelyn" > wrote in=20
message ...
>I hope someone can help me. Very recently I jimmied up=20
my=20
>Open file folder command so that when I double click on=20
a=20
>file folder, a window pops up. It has a black background=20
>and the file path says it is C:WINDOWS\system\ykrp.com
>
>When I go to Start, Control Panel, Appearance & Themes,=20
>Folder Options, File Types, and choose File Folder, then=20
>Advanced and click on Open (or any other option) both=20
the=20
>Edit and Remove buttons are grayed out so I cannot=20
remove=20
>this current open command.=20
>
>Does anyone know how to get this back to where double=20
>clicking on a file folder will simply open it? All=20
>individual file folder settings have "Double click to=20
>open" option chosen.
>
>Would greatly, greatly appreciate help. The only way I=20
>can open a file folder is to right click and choose=20
>explore! I hate it!
>
>Thanks,
>
>Evelyn
>
>.
>

[Evelyn]

Hi Ramesh,

I am so grateful to you for helping me.

Here it is:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.Folder]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.Folder\PersistentHandler]
@="{098f2470-bae0-11cd-b579-08002b30bfeb}"


However, I ignorantly exported the HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
without \Folder, opened it into Word (4469 pages!!!!) and
did a Find in it for the word ykrp and here is what I
found:

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\open\command]
@="C:\\WINDOWS\\system\\ykrp.com %1"
I'm betting this is what I need to delete or change.

Please, please tell me it's easy and how to do it!

Thanks!

Evelyn

>-----Original Message-----
>Assuming that you've already applied the Folder
association fix and the problem persist:
>
>Open Registry Editor and navigate to:
>
>HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder
>
>Export this key and post the contents here.
>
>--
>Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
>Windows XP Shell/User
>http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
>
>The Parasite Fight - Quick Fix Protocol:
>http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
>
>------------------------------------------------
> wrote in message
...
>Hi Ramesh,
>
>Thanks for a very prompt reply. I have run virus
>checkers, including my own Norton, and online
>BitDefender, Panda, and Trend Micro. Nothing.
>
>I have now done what you suggested and it doesn't work
>either. All Edit and Remove options are still grayed out.
>
>Any further suggestions?
>
>Evelyn
>
>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>Evelyn,
>>
>>Run a full system virus scan, as the filename ykrp.com
>is suspicious. Also, make sure you have the updated
virus
>definitions. Once scanning is done, fix the folder
>association in the registry, using the REG file
available
>at:
>>
>>http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm
>>
>>--
>>Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
>>Windows XP Shell/User
>>http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
>>
>>The Parasite Fight - Quick Fix Protocol:
>>http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
>>
>>------------------------------------------------
>>"Evelyn" > wrote in
>message ...
>>I hope someone can help me. Very recently I jimmied up
>my
>>Open file folder command so that when I double click on
>a
>>file folder, a window pops up. It has a black
background
>>and the file path says it is C:WINDOWS\system\ykrp.com
>>
>>When I go to Start, Control Panel, Appearance & Themes,
>>Folder Options, File Types, and choose File Folder,
then
>>Advanced and click on Open (or any other option) both
>the
>>Edit and Remove buttons are grayed out so I cannot
>remove
>>this current open command.
>>
>>Does anyone know how to get this back to where double
>>clicking on a file folder will simply open it? All
>>individual file folder settings have "Double click to
>>open" option chosen.
>>
>>Would greatly, greatly appreciate help. The only way I
>>can open a file folder is to right click and choose
>>explore! I hate it!
>>
>>Thanks,
>>
>>Evelyn
>>
>>.
>>
>.
>

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Evelyn,

Yes. Delete this entire key:
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\open]
'Open' is not required for 'HKCR\Directory'. HKCR\Folder will contain a =
'Open' command anyway.

Step 2:
Once done, navigate to this key exactly:
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell]
In the right-pane, double-click (default) and type "none" as the value =
(without quotes)

-or-

Type REGSVR32 /i SHELL32 in the RUN box.

--=20
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

AumHa VSOP: http://www.aumha.org

"Evelyn" > wrote in message =
...
Hi Ramesh,

I am so grateful to you for helping me.

Here it is:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.Folder]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.Folder\PersistentHandler]
@=3D"{098f2470-bae0-11cd-b579-08002b30bfeb}"


However, I ignorantly exported the HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT=20
without \Folder, opened it into Word (4469 pages!!!!) and=20
did a Find in it for the word ykrp and here is what I=20
found:

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\open\command]
@=3D"C:\\WINDOWS\\system\\ykrp.com %1"
I'm betting this is what I need to delete or change.

Please, please tell me it's easy and how to do it!

Thanks!

Evelyn

>-----Original Message-----
>Assuming that you've already applied the Folder=20
association fix and the problem persist:
>
>Open Registry Editor and navigate to:
>
>HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder
>
>Export this key and post the contents here.
>
>--=20
>Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
>Windows XP Shell/User
>http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
>
>The Parasite Fight - Quick Fix Protocol:=20
>http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
>
>------------------------------------------------
> wrote in message=20
...
>Hi Ramesh,
>
>Thanks for a very prompt reply. I have run virus=20
>checkers, including my own Norton, and online=20
>BitDefender, Panda, and Trend Micro. Nothing.
>
>I have now done what you suggested and it doesn't work=20
>either. All Edit and Remove options are still grayed out.
>
>Any further suggestions?
>
>Evelyn
>
>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>Evelyn,
>>
>>Run a full system virus scan, as the filename ykrp.com=20
>is suspicious. Also, make sure you have the updated=20
virus=20
>definitions. Once scanning is done, fix the folder=20
>association in the registry, using the REG file=20
available=20
>at:
>>
>>http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm
>>
>>--=20
>>Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
>>Windows XP Shell/User
>>http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
>>
>>The Parasite Fight - Quick Fix Protocol:=20
>>http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
>>
>>------------------------------------------------
>>"Evelyn" > wrote in=20
>message ...
>>I hope someone can help me. Very recently I jimmied up=20
>my=20
>>Open file folder command so that when I double click on=20
>a=20
>>file folder, a window pops up. It has a black=20
background=20
>>and the file path says it is C:WINDOWS\system\ykrp.com
>>
>>When I go to Start, Control Panel, Appearance & Themes,=20
>>Folder Options, File Types, and choose File Folder,=20
then=20
>>Advanced and click on Open (or any other option) both=20
>the=20
>>Edit and Remove buttons are grayed out so I cannot=20
>remove=20
>>this current open command.=20
>>
>>Does anyone know how to get this back to where double=20
>>clicking on a file folder will simply open it? All=20
>>individual file folder settings have "Double click to=20
>>open" option chosen.
>>
>>Would greatly, greatly appreciate help. The only way I=20
>>can open a file folder is to right click and choose=20
>>explore! I hate it!
>>
>>Thanks,
>>
>>Evelyn

[Evelyn]

YES! YES! YES! It's fixed! Thanks to you Ramesh!

Thank you so much!

As for a file called ykrp.com, yes there is one. I
searched the web for info on ykrp and could find none.

It says it's an MS-DOS application, Date Modified on
12/2/03 which is before I bought the computer (new, two
weeks ago).

Should I delete it?

Evelyn




>-----Original Message-----
>And see if there is a file called ykrp.com in the
C:\WINDOWS\system folder. There are chances it might be a
virus.
>
>--
>Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
>Windows XP Shell/User
>http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
>
>AumHa VSOP: http://www.aumha.org
>
>"Ramesh [MVP]" > wrote
in message ...
>Evelyn,
>
>Yes. Delete this entire key:
>[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\open]
>'Open' is not required for 'HKCR\Directory'. HKCR\Folder
will contain a 'Open' command anyway.
>
>Step 2:
>Once done, navigate to this key exactly:
>[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell]
>In the right-pane, double-click (default) and
type "none" as the value (without quotes)
>
>-or-
>
>Type REGSVR32 /i SHELL32 in the RUN box.
>
>--
>Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
>Windows XP Shell/User
>http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
>
>AumHa VSOP: http://www.aumha.org
>
>"Evelyn" > wrote in
message ...
>Hi Ramesh,
>
>I am so grateful to you for helping me.
>
>Here it is:
>Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
>
>[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.Folder]
>
>[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.Folder\PersistentHandler]
>@="{098f2470-bae0-11cd-b579-08002b30bfeb}"
>
>
>However, I ignorantly exported the HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
>without \Folder, opened it into Word (4469 pages!!!!)
and
>did a Find in it for the word ykrp and here is what I
>found:
>
>[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\open\command]
%1"
>I'm betting this is what I need to delete or change.
>
>Please, please tell me it's easy and how to do it!
>
>Thanks!
>
>Evelyn
>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>Assuming that you've already applied the Folder
>association fix and the problem persist:
>>
>>Open Registry Editor and navigate to:
>>
>>HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder
>>
>>Export this key and post the contents here.
>>
>>--
>>Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
>>Windows XP Shell/User
>>http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
>>
>>The Parasite Fight - Quick Fix Protocol:
>>http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
>>
>>------------------------------------------------
> wrote in message
...
>>Hi Ramesh,
>>
>>Thanks for a very prompt reply. I have run virus
>>checkers, including my own Norton, and online
>>BitDefender, Panda, and Trend Micro. Nothing.
>>
>>I have now done what you suggested and it doesn't work
>>either. All Edit and Remove options are still grayed
out.
>>
>>Any further suggestions?
>>
>>Evelyn
>>
>>
>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>Evelyn,
>>>
>>>Run a full system virus scan, as the filename ykrp.com
>>is suspicious. Also, make sure you have the updated
>virus
>>definitions. Once scanning is done, fix the folder
>>association in the registry, using the REG file
>available
>>at:
>>>
>>>http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm
>>>
>>>--
>>>Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
>>>Windows XP Shell/User
>>>http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
>>>
>>>The Parasite Fight - Quick Fix Protocol:
>>>http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
>>>
>>>------------------------------------------------
>>>"Evelyn" > wrote
in
>>message ...
>>>I hope someone can help me. Very recently I jimmied up
>>my
>>>Open file folder command so that when I double click
on
>>a
>>>file folder, a window pops up. It has a black
>background
>>>and the file path says it is C:WINDOWS\system\ykrp.com
>>>
>>>When I go to Start, Control Panel, Appearance &
Themes,
>>>Folder Options, File Types, and choose File Folder,
>then
>>>Advanced and click on Open (or any other option) both
>>the
>>>Edit and Remove buttons are grayed out so I cannot
>>remove
>>>this current open command.
>>>
>>>Does anyone know how to get this back to where double
>>>clicking on a file folder will simply open it? All
>>>individual file folder settings have "Double click to
>>>open" option chosen.
>>>
>>>Would greatly, greatly appreciate help. The only way I
>>>can open a file folder is to right click and choose
>>>explore! I hate it!
>>>
>>>Thanks,
>>>
>>>Evelyn
>
>.
>

[Ramesh [MVP]]

You're welcome Evelyn. BTW, you may delete that file.

--=20
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

AumHa VSOP: http://www.aumha.org

"Evelyn" > wrote in message =
...
YES! YES! YES! It's fixed! Thanks to you Ramesh!

Thank you so much!

As for a file called ykrp.com, yes there is one. I=20
searched the web for info on ykrp and could find none.

It says it's an MS-DOS application, Date Modified on
12/2/03 which is before I bought the computer (new, two=20
weeks ago).

Should I delete it?

Evelyn




>-----Original Message-----
>And see if there is a file called ykrp.com in the=20
C:\WINDOWS\system folder. There are chances it might be a=20
virus.
>
>--=20
>Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
>Windows XP Shell/User
>http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
>
>AumHa VSOP: http://www.aumha.org
>
>"Ramesh [MVP]" > wrote=20
in message ...
>Evelyn,
>
>Yes. Delete this entire key:
>[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\open]
>'Open' is not required for 'HKCR\Directory'. HKCR\Folder=20
will contain a 'Open' command anyway.
>
>Step 2:
>Once done, navigate to this key exactly:
>[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell]
>In the right-pane, double-click (default) and=20
type "none" as the value (without quotes)
>
>-or-
>
>Type REGSVR32 /i SHELL32 in the RUN box.
>
>--=20
>Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
>Windows XP Shell/User
>http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
>
>AumHa VSOP: http://www.aumha.org
>
>"Evelyn" > wrote in=20
message ...
>Hi Ramesh,
>
>I am so grateful to you for helping me.
>
>Here it is:
>Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
>
>[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.Folder]
>
>[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.Folder\PersistentHandler]
>@=3D"{098f2470-bae0-11cd-b579-08002b30bfeb}"
>
>
>However, I ignorantly exported the HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT=20
>without \Folder, opened it into Word (4469 pages!!!!)=20
and=20
>did a Find in it for the word ykrp and here is what I=20
>found:
>
>[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\open\command]
%1"
>I'm betting this is what I need to delete or change.
>
>Please, please tell me it's easy and how to do it!
>
>Thanks!
>
>Evelyn
>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>Assuming that you've already applied the Folder=20
>association fix and the problem persist:
>>
>>Open Registry Editor and navigate to:
>>
>>HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder
>>
>>Export this key and post the contents here.
>>
>>--=20
>>Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
>>Windows XP Shell/User
>>http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
>>
>>The Parasite Fight - Quick Fix Protocol:=20
>>http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
>>
>>------------------------------------------------
> wrote in message=20
...
>>Hi Ramesh,
>>
>>Thanks for a very prompt reply. I have run virus=20
>>checkers, including my own Norton, and online=20
>>BitDefender, Panda, and Trend Micro. Nothing.
>>
>>I have now done what you suggested and it doesn't work=20
>>either. All Edit and Remove options are still grayed=20
out.
>>
>>Any further suggestions?
>>
>>Evelyn
>>
>>
>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>Evelyn,
>>>
>>>Run a full system virus scan, as the filename ykrp.com=20
>>is suspicious. Also, make sure you have the updated=20
>virus=20
>>definitions. Once scanning is done, fix the folder=20
>>association in the registry, using the REG file=20
>available=20
>>at:
>>>
>>>http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm
>>>
>>>--=20
>>>Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
>>>Windows XP Shell/User
>>>http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
>>>
>>>The Parasite Fight - Quick Fix Protocol:=20
>>>http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
>>>
>>>------------------------------------------------
>>>"Evelyn" > wrote=20
in=20
>>message ...
>>>I hope someone can help me. Very recently I jimmied up=20
>>my=20
>>>Open file folder command so that when I double click=20
on=20
>>a=20
>>>file folder, a window pops up. It has a black=20
>background=20
>>>and the file path says it is C:WINDOWS\system\ykrp.com
>>>
>>>When I go to Start, Control Panel, Appearance &=20
Themes,=20
>>>Folder Options, File Types, and choose File Folder,=20
>then=20
>>>Advanced and click on Open (or any other option) both=20
>>the=20
>>>Edit and Remove buttons are grayed out so I cannot=20
>>remove=20
>>>this current open command.=20
>>>
>>>Does anyone know how to get this back to where double=20
>>>clicking on a file folder will simply open it? All=20
>>>individual file folder settings have "Double click to=20
>>>open" option chosen.
>>>
>>>Would greatly, greatly appreciate help. The only way I=20
>>>can open a file folder is to right click and choose=20
>>>explore! I hate it!
>>>
>>>Thanks,
>>>
>>>Evelyn
>
>.
>

Thanks!


>-----Original Message-----
>You're welcome Evelyn. BTW, you may delete that file.
>
>--
>Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
>Windows XP Shell/User
>http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
>
>AumHa VSOP: http://www.aumha.org
>
>"Evelyn" > wrote in
message ...
>YES! YES! YES! It's fixed! Thanks to you Ramesh!
>
>Thank you so much!
>
>As for a file called ykrp.com, yes there is one. I
>searched the web for info on ykrp and could find none.
>
>It says it's an MS-DOS application, Date Modified on
>12/2/03 which is before I bought the computer (new, two
>weeks ago).
>
>Should I delete it?
>
>Evelyn
>
>
>
>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>And see if there is a file called ykrp.com in the
>C:\WINDOWS\system folder. There are chances it might be
a
>virus.
>>
>>--
>>Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
>>Windows XP Shell/User
>>http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
>>
>>AumHa VSOP: http://www.aumha.org
>>
>>"Ramesh [MVP]" > wrote
>in message news:%
...
>>Evelyn,
>>
>>Yes. Delete this entire key:
>>[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\open]
>>'Open' is not required for 'HKCR\Directory'.
HKCR\Folder
>will contain a 'Open' command anyway.
>>
>>Step 2:
>>Once done, navigate to this key exactly:
>>[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell]
>>In the right-pane, double-click (default) and
>type "none" as the value (without quotes)
>>
>>-or-
>>
>>Type REGSVR32 /i SHELL32 in the RUN box.
>>
>>--
>>Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
>>Windows XP Shell/User
>>http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
>>
>>AumHa VSOP: http://www.aumha.org
>>
>>"Evelyn" > wrote in
>message ...
>>Hi Ramesh,
>>
>>I am so grateful to you for helping me.
>>
>>Here it is:
>>Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
>>
>>[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.Folder]
>>
>>[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.Folder\PersistentHandler]
>>@="{098f2470-bae0-11cd-b579-08002b30bfeb}"
>>
>>
>>However, I ignorantly exported the HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
>>without \Folder, opened it into Word (4469 pages!!!!)
>and
>>did a Find in it for the word ykrp and here is what I
>>found:
>>
>>[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\open\command]
%1"
>>I'm betting this is what I need to delete or change.
>>
>>Please, please tell me it's easy and how to do it!
>>
>>Thanks!
>>
>>Evelyn
>>
>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>Assuming that you've already applied the Folder
>>association fix and the problem persist:
>>>
>>>Open Registry Editor and navigate to:
>>>
>>>HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder
>>>
>>>Export this key and post the contents here.
>>>
>>>--
>>>Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
>>>Windows XP Shell/User
>>>http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
>>>
>>>The Parasite Fight - Quick Fix Protocol:
>>>http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
>>>
>>>------------------------------------------------
> wrote in message
...
>>>Hi Ramesh,
>>>
>>>Thanks for a very prompt reply. I have run virus
>>>checkers, including my own Norton, and online
>>>BitDefender, Panda, and Trend Micro. Nothing.
>>>
>>>I have now done what you suggested and it doesn't work
>>>either. All Edit and Remove options are still grayed
>out.
>>>
>>>Any further suggestions?
>>>
>>>Evelyn
>>>
>>>
>>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>>Evelyn,
>>>>
>>>>Run a full system virus scan, as the filename
ykrp.com
>>>is suspicious. Also, make sure you have the updated
>>virus
>>>definitions. Once scanning is done, fix the folder
>>>association in the registry, using the REG file
>>available
>>>at:
>>>>
>>>>http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm
>>>>
>>>>--
>>>>Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
>>>>Windows XP Shell/User
>>>>http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
>>>>
>>>>The Parasite Fight - Quick Fix Protocol:
>>>>http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
>>>>
>>>>------------------------------------------------
>>>>"Evelyn" > wrote
>in
>>>message ...
>>>>I hope someone can help me. Very recently I jimmied
up
>>>my
>>>>Open file folder command so that when I double click
>on
>>>a
>>>>file folder, a window pops up. It has a black
>>background
>>>>and the file path says it is C:WINDOWS\system\ykrp.com
>>>>
>>>>When I go to Start, Control Panel, Appearance &
>Themes,
>>>>Folder Options, File Types, and choose File Folder,
>>then
>>>>Advanced and click on Open (or any other option) both
>>>the
>>>>Edit and Remove buttons are grayed out so I cannot
>>>remove
>>>>this current open command.
>>>>
>>>>Does anyone know how to get this back to where double
>>>>clicking on a file folder will simply open it? All
>>>>individual file folder settings have "Double click to
>>>>open" option chosen.
>>>>
>>>>Would greatly, greatly appreciate help. The only way
I
>>>>can open a file folder is to right click and choose
>>>>explore! I hate it!
>>>>
>>>>Thanks,
>>>>
>>>>Evelyn
>>
>>.
>>
>.
>