Changing how a folder opens

I installed the Command Prompt Power Toy. Now when I click on a folder
it automatically opens up the 'command prompt' rather than displaying
the contents.

I un-installed the 'command prompt' and now when I click a folder it
automatically brings up the 'search' feature, again instead of
displaying the contents.

I have gone to tools/folder options/file types/file folder/advance and
there are 3 items the 'find', 'open command window here', 'print
directory listing'. Problem is I can not edit, delete etc any of these
choices because the choices are grayed out.

Any suggestion for how I can get my 'default' setting back of clicking
on the folder and displaying the contents? Thanks for your time.

Hi,

Issue:- Search Companion Starts If You Double-Click a Folder

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=3D321379
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=3D321186

Click Start/Run and type this command to fix this problem:
regsvr32 /i shell32.dll

(Courtesy of David Candy)

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 ")

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


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I installed the Command Prompt Power Toy. Now when I click on a folder
it automatically opens up the 'command prompt' rather than displaying
the contents.

I un-installed the 'command prompt' and now when I click a folder it
automatically brings up the 'search' feature, again instead of
displaying the contents.

I have gone to tools/folder options/file types/file folder/advance and
there are 3 items the 'find', 'open command window here', 'print
directory listing'. Problem is I can not edit, delete etc any of these
choices because the choices are grayed out.

Any suggestion for how I can get my 'default' setting back of clicking
on the folder and displaying the contents? Thanks for your time.

Thank you SO much Ramesh! This was driving me nuts. That fixed it for
me.

Great reply. For some reason, "Search" had moved to the top of the "right
click" menu. This fixed it. Thanks a bunch.
Ernie

"Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:

Hi,

Issue:- Search Companion Starts If You Double-Click a Folder

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

Click Start/Run and type this command to fix this problem:
regsvr32 /i shell32.dll

(Courtesy of David Candy)

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
http://windowsxp.mvps.org


wrote in message ups.com...
I installed the Command Prompt Power Toy. Now when I click on a folder
it automatically opens up the 'command prompt' rather than displaying
the contents.

I un-installed the 'command prompt' and now when I click a folder it
automatically brings up the 'search' feature, again instead of
displaying the contents.

I have gone to tools/folder options/file types/file folder/advance and
there are 3 items the 'find', 'open command window here', 'print
directory listing'. Problem is I can not edit, delete etc any of these
choices because the choices are grayed out.

Any suggestion for how I can get my 'default' setting back of clicking
on the folder and displaying the contents? Thanks for your time.

You're welcome :-)

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


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oups.com...
Thank you SO much Ramesh! This was driving me nuts. That fixed it for
me.

You're welcome Ernie. All credit to David for the quick fix.

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


"ens" wrote in message =
...
Great reply. For some reason, "Search" had moved to the top of the =
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click" menu. This fixed it. Thanks a bunch.
Ernie

"Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:

Hi,
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Issue:- Search Companion Starts If You Double-Click a Folder
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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)
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http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=3D321379
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=3D321186
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Click Start/Run and type this command to fix this problem:
regsvr32 /i shell32.dll
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(Courtesy of David Candy)
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To fix this manually via registry:
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If this problem is seen for Drives:
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HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shell
Set (default) to "none" (without ")
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If this problem is seen for folders:
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[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell]
Set (default) to "none" (without ")
=20
--=20
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org
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ups.com...
I installed the Command Prompt Power Toy. Now when I click on a folder
it automatically opens up the 'command prompt' rather than displaying
the contents.
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I un-installed the 'command prompt' and now when I click a folder it
automatically brings up the 'search' feature, again instead of
displaying the contents.
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I have gone to tools/folder options/file types/file folder/advance and
there are 3 items the 'find', 'open command window here', 'print
directory listing'. Problem is I can not edit, delete etc any of these
choices because the choices are grayed out.
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Any suggestion for how I can get my 'default' setting back of clicking
on the folder and displaying the contents? Thanks for your time.
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I just posted a thread not to long ago and decided to search for any info on
this and I found this. Here's another THANKS to you Ramesh. VERY VERY much!


"Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:

You're welcome :-)

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


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Thank you SO much Ramesh! This was driving me nuts. That fixed it for
me.

You're welcome :-)

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


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"Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:

You're welcome :-)
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Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org
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Thank you SO much Ramesh! This was driving me nuts. That fixed it for
me.
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