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I ve changed file type of folder by mistake. Now when I right click any
folder to open it, its not opening. Can you let me know how can I rectify
this problem

Kanwar
 
I kepp seeing this:

Type * regsvr32 /i shell32.dll*

Pardon my ignorance, but what exactly does it do?
 
Hi,

It re-registers the shell32.dll file and hence the various registry settings are reverted to "factory conditions". This
also fixes the very commonly experienced 'Search companion opens when i double click a folder'.

The registry can be manually edited to fix the problem too. More info about this procedure:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=321186

Editing the registry manually should be done very cautiously since editing it incorrectly can render the OS un-bootable.

--

Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
http://aspnet2.com/mvp.ashx?AnandoChatterjee

Folder customizations
http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku

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OK, thanks!

Anando said:
Hi,

It re-registers the shell32.dll file and hence the various registry
settings are reverted to "factory conditions". This also fixes the very
commonly experienced 'Search companion opens when i double click a
folder'.

The registry can be manually edited to fix the problem too. More info
about this procedure:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=321186

Editing the registry manually should be done very cautiously since editing
it incorrectly can render the OS un-bootable.

--

Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
http://aspnet2.com/mvp.ashx?AnandoChatterjee

Folder customizations
http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku

Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/protect
Click to expand...
 
As Anando said, registering the Shell32.dll resets missing/erroneous
registry values to factory defaults. No changes are made to your user
profile or customizations, as they are mostly stored in the
HKEY_CURRENT_USER hive.

--
Ramesh, MS-MVP XP Shell/UI
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k



I kepp seeing this:

Type * regsvr32 /i shell32.dll*

Pardon my ignorance, but what exactly does it do?
 
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