want default for folder to be open

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.

 

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.

 

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.



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