When I double click a folder it opens the search

[vravo]

When I double click a folder it opens the search window to search the folder.  I tried to get rid of it in folder options but i can't i even reset the defaults for all folders...

[merlin_2]

What memerrus operandum

[vravo]

I have to right click the folder and select explore to see the files in the folder...  it's a pain in the #$$...

[merlin_2]

What version of internet explorer are you using and what is your o/s....<operating system>?

[vravo]

XP Pro, ie 6...  wierd huh...  someone i know had the problem, i reproduced it and now we both have it...  
i went under file types and for "file folder" and "folder"
i set the action listed for them as a defualt and now even if i change them it doesn't help...  odd...

[mitchd]

Windows Explorer Opens Search Companion Rather than the Folder

If the Windows Explorer opens up the Search Companion rather than opening up the actual folder, the default setting for opening a folder is changed.

To correct this:

  1. Start Regedit
  2. Go to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT \ Directory \ shell and HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT \ Drive \ shell]
  3. Edit the default value to be explorer or none

I got this from http://www.onecomputerguy.com/windowsxp_tips.htm#open_folder

[vravo]

Perfect.... phew!!!  Thanks....  it was so annoying....