Search window appears without request

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When I try to open "My Pictures", the "search results" window appears.
I am unable to directly enter "My Pictures", "Shared Documents" o
"Owners Documents". Somehow there appears to be an automatic openin
of the search window. Very frustrating. I've tried to reboot but t
no avail. Any suggestions appreciated. I obviously have windows XP
home edition and can find nothing in the help index or control panel t
address this problem
 
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 try to open "My Pictures", the "search results" window appears.
I am unable to directly enter "My Pictures", "Shared Documents" or
"Owners Documents". Somehow there appears to be an automatic opening
of the search window. Very frustrating. I've tried to reboot but to
no avail. Any suggestions appreciated. I obviously have windows XP,
home edition and can find nothing in the help index or control panel to
address this problem.
 
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