when ever i double click on my c:\ or D:\ drive, insted of openin it up. it brings up a search window.

i have found where the problem is, if i go to tools > folder options > file types > drive > advanced

if only has find, and not open. you can add your own operation to be carry out, so my question is how to i add open to the options ??? when i click "new.." is wants me to fill in two boxes "action" and "appiclation used to perform action". please can someone tell me what i need to enter !!

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found another problem. when i go to open a folder it opens, it opens in a new window but only for the first folder.

example: i double click on "program files", this then opens that folder but in a new window. however then if i open a folder within that new window taht it opens in that same folder.
it does this behavior all the time no matter what the folder is, so if i use the  "folders" side bar to get into program files and then double click on a folder forexample messsnger plus!, it will then open that up in a new window

does anyone know what could have caused this program, because i haven't changes owt on my computer recently !! and no one else uses my computer

For open, try using the following in Application:
explorer.exe %1

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Originally posted by raceprouk
For open, try using the following in Application:
explorer.exe %1

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BUMP

this is really startin to annoy me, can anyone help me

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Originally posted by toddy
BUMP

this is really startin to annoy me, can anyone help me

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I think so too. The best option would be to reinstall windoze cause it resets all settings but not yr softwares. If problem persists format windows xp's drive (C: for single boot system And D: for multiple boot system) And then install win xp (Assumin u use xp and not 98 in which case do necessary adjustments)

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I think so too. The best option would be to reinstall windoze cause it resets all settings but not yr softwares.

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If problem persists format windows xp's drive (C: for single boot system And D: for multiple boot system)

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And then install win xp (Assumin u use xp and not 98 in which case do necessary adjustments)

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Hey Millenium_edition,
I don't think it resets the registry either cause all softwares work after the procedure.

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I don't think it resets the registry either cause all softwares work after the procedure.

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Originally posted by madman66

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I don't think it resets the registry either cause all softwares work after the procedure.

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When you re-install windows it formats everything. And if it wipes all your data, wheres the registary going to stored stuff

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Originally posted by madman66

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I don't think it resets the registry either cause all softwares work after the procedure.

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When you re-install windows it formats everything. And if it wipes all your data, wheres the registary going to stored stuff

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you're not forced to format everything. but it resets registry, i'm positive (maybe some parts of the reg)

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It resets only part which involves win xp not regarding your softwares.

The registary is part of windows, therefore will be reset.

No i think mabbe it doesn't reset all registry keys but only those regarding windows's settings.

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BUMP

this is really startin to annoy me, can anyone help me

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reinstall windows, it doesn't take *that* much time after all.

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What happens if were it shows find u click "Set default" does that work at all?

Toddy do me a favor, post a screenshot of the search window, might be of some help

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edit: i've attached a registry file to specify the "open" command directly using the registry.

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Attachment: folder.zip (370 bytes)

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edit: i've attached a registry file to specify the "open" command directly using the registry.

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Originally posted by Millenium_edition
Attachment: folder.zip (370 bytes)

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http://shoutbox.menthix.net/attachment.php?pid=349402

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Originally posted by Matty
Toddy do me a favor, post a screenshot of the search window, might be of some help

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there is an option in folder options on the general tab which u might have 2 change. after that, it might solve your problem.

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there is an option in folder options on the general tab which u might have 2 change. after that, it might solve your problem.

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What do you have for this key in the registry?
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shell\open\command]

Try this as the (Default) value and see if it works.
%SystemRoot%\Explorer.exe /idlist,%I,%L

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Originally posted by Matty
What do you have for this key in the registry?
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shell\open\command]

Try this as the (Default) value and see if it works.
%SystemRoot%\Explorer.exe /idlist,%I,%L

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Originally posted by Matty
What do you have for this key in the registry?
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shell\open\command]

Try this as the (Default) value and see if it works.
%SystemRoot%\Explorer.exe /idlist,%I,%L

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anyone else got any suggestions ? or am i going to have to reinstall windows ?

honestly, reinstallation is the best thing to do.