File Folder default is FIND - how to change?

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Somehow the default when I double click on file folders is SEARCH. In the
FOLDERS command on the control panel, under file types, under FILE FOLDER, in
ADVANCED, my default has become FIND. I can't delete or change it. Under
Folder the default is OPEN. When I click on a folder, the first option is
always SEARCH. Is there any way to change this? It didn't use to be this
way, so I must have inadvertenly selected the FIND as default. It's a real
pain in the you know what to have to remember to right click folders and
select OPEN rather than just double clicking.
 
John,

This problem occurs when you alter the "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)

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


Somehow the default when I double click on file folders is SEARCH. In the
FOLDERS command on the control panel, under file types, under FILE FOLDER, in
ADVANCED, my default has become FIND. I can't delete or change it. Under
Folder the default is OPEN. When I click on a folder, the first option is
always SEARCH. Is there any way to change this? It didn't use to be this
way, so I must have inadvertenly selected the FIND as default. It's a real
pain in the you know what to have to remember to right click folders and
select OPEN rather than just double clicking.
 
Follow the instructions outlined in this article:

Search Companion Starts If You Double-Click a Folder
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;321186&Product=winxp

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
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| Somehow the default when I double click on file folders is SEARCH. In the
| FOLDERS command on the control panel, under file types, under FILE FOLDER, in
| ADVANCED, my default has become FIND. I can't delete or change it. Under
| Folder the default is OPEN. When I click on a folder, the first option is
| always SEARCH. Is there any way to change this? It didn't use to be this
| way, so I must have inadvertenly selected the FIND as default. It's a real
| pain in the you know what to have to remember to right click folders and
| select OPEN rather than just double clicking.
 
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