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Weird problem with folders - HELP!

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DisinfectedDuck

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Okay here;s the problem - I went into tools->folder options->file types (Im using XP) I was just messing around and thought that I could try and change the icons there. I went into FILE FOLDER properties (It's not an extension, its at the very top) and tried to replace the folder icon but it did nothing. Since then whenever I double click a folder it opens a command window (I think I might have made the OPEN COMMAND WINDOW HERE command default) I tried to make a new command called OPEN using explorer.exe (Improvising) and made it default but now whenever I double click a folder it opens it in a new windows (Unlike before) and also it takes a long time to open.

Is there a way to fix the mess i've made and get it all back to normal?

Thanks in advance.
 
In mine, for "File Folder" the only action specified is "find" and the extension says "NONE" So try removing the other actions for that and just have find in there. For "Folder" the actions are "Explore" and "open" with "Explore" being the default." Try setting those that way and see if it works out. I hope it does, man.
 
There are two options on mine under File Folder>Advanced. One is Find, the other is Open Command Window here. You likely selected open cmd window by accident. You should change it back to find. Or are you saying you are unable to change it back?
 
No, I had this same exact problem. You cannot Remove, Delete, or Modify the commands that have been set for things like Folder and Drive.

All of this information is under the Registry in: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shell

Under that key are the commands that the folder can do such as Explore, open ect

TO FIX:
You should have this key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shell\open\command
under the "Default" value I believe you need to have String Value: %SystemRoot%\Explorer.exe /idlist,%I,%L

There is also another Folder Key here: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Folder
Same values as the one under CLASSES_ROOT
 
The only other way to fix it that I know of is it reinstall Windows, a minor annoyance becuase you have to reinstall some uncertified drivers, but thats about it. Search around in KEYs like this: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Directory
 
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