want default for folder to be open

[adsmith82]

When I double click a folder, the default action is search. I want it to be open. In Folder Options > File Types, there are 2 entries that manage folders, "File Folder" and "Folder". It seems that whatever I make default in File Folder actually becomes default, but not so for Folder. The problem is that Open is in Folder, not File Folder.

Also, if I click Advanced for either one and click New, I can't delete or edit the new entry or any of the entries that were already there for that matter. Now I have some extra ones that I created for testing purposes that I can't delete. I found them in a couple spots in the registry. Is deleting these entries in the registry the only way to remove these? Why can't I just click Remove in the Edit File Type window?

Thanks for your input.

 

[Elvandil]

You need to fix the association.

File, Drive, and Folder Open Fix

If you've really messed up the registry, use a restore point or try a reinstall.

 

[Tufenuf]

adsmith82, Here's an easy solution that will correct that problem.

Go to Start/Run and type in:

regsvr32 /i shell32

Click OK

Note that the spacing is important.

If the above doesn't correct the problem which it should use this automated edit:

Search Opens When Double Clicking a Folder or Drive (Line 18 right column)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Save the REG File to your hard disk. Double click it and answer yes to the import prompt.



Tufenuf