search results for files pops up when I click on my pictures folde

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When i click on My Pictures Folder, the search results box opens instead of
my pictures. I have to right click the folder and go to open to open the
folder. This has just started lately and is really frustrating. How do I
correct this? I am using windows media edition.
 
Hi Brown,

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 drives / 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 ")

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Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


When i click on My Pictures Folder, the search results box opens instead of
my pictures. I have to right click the folder and go to open to open the
folder. This has just started lately and is really frustrating. How do I
correct this? I am using windows media edition.
 
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