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i have a problem to open my drive by clicking on it.
when i double click on it, another window come out,at that window, the right panel is the search window.
i go to tools >folder option>file types and select drive and select advance
i found that , in the actions window...the actions is find
how to change it?
i think is the actions that make my drive cant open but search.
i only can open my drive by right click the mouse.
when i double click on it, another window come out,at that window, the right panel is the search window.
i go to tools >folder option>file types and select drive and select advance
i found that , in the actions window...the actions is find
how to change it?
i think is the actions that make my drive cant open but search.
i only can open my drive by right click the mouse.
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Mine also says Find, that is not the problem.
Someone has fiddled with your mouse settings. Firstly go Control Panel, and select mouse. On the buttons tab, unselect "Switch primary and secondary buttons". This will set left-Click back to folder operation.
The next bit I'm going from memory on, but, if you buy a good mouse, then you can have the options to change what action the Right-click button has. This is either through the Control Panel, but also with this sort of mouse, a small icon next to the clock. Somewhere, the option to switch from "Search" to "Menu", or something similar, should be available.
If I'm right, you might want to start locking your computer when you leave it unattended; CTRL+L
Someone has fiddled with your mouse settings. Firstly go Control Panel, and select mouse. On the buttons tab, unselect "Switch primary and secondary buttons". This will set left-Click back to folder operation.
The next bit I'm going from memory on, but, if you buy a good mouse, then you can have the options to change what action the Right-click button has. This is either through the Control Panel, but also with this sort of mouse, a small icon next to the clock. Somewhere, the option to switch from "Search" to "Menu", or something similar, should be available.
If I'm right, you might want to start locking your computer when you leave it unattended; CTRL+L
I had the same problem. I went to the folder optins place. as described above. And added a new one. Set to open the files in Windows Explorer. Thats what worked for me.
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Hi. the answer is simple.
Important This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
322756 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756/ ) How to back up and restore the registry in Windows
please note there are TWO keys that need to be set, one for FOLDERS and one for DRIVES
1. Start Registry Editor Start-run, type in "Regedt32.exe" (no quotes) (hit enter key)
2. Locate and then click the Default value under the following keys in the registry
if this problem occurs with folders:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell
If this problem occurs with drives:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shell
3. Click Modify on the Edit menu, or double click teh value in the right pane.
4. Type "none" - no quotes - in the Value data box, and then click OK. (replace whatever is or is not there, probably "find")
5. Quit Registry Editor.
(source)
(credit:anon)
(the short version for more techie types...)
Click Start > Run > Copy/Paste this :
reg add "HKCR\Drive\shell" /ve /d "none" /f
Click OK
(Credit:Ayush)
If you don't understand, SAY SO and I will make it easier for you :-)
hope this helps!!!
Important This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
322756 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756/ ) How to back up and restore the registry in Windows
please note there are TWO keys that need to be set, one for FOLDERS and one for DRIVES
1. Start Registry Editor Start-run, type in "Regedt32.exe" (no quotes) (hit enter key)
2. Locate and then click the Default value under the following keys in the registry
if this problem occurs with folders:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell
If this problem occurs with drives:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shell
3. Click Modify on the Edit menu, or double click teh value in the right pane.
4. Type "none" - no quotes - in the Value data box, and then click OK. (replace whatever is or is not there, probably "find")
5. Quit Registry Editor.
(source)
(credit:anon)
(the short version for more techie types...)
Click Start > Run > Copy/Paste this :
reg add "HKCR\Drive\shell" /ve /d "none" /f
Click OK
(Credit:Ayush)
If you don't understand, SAY SO and I will make it easier for you :-)
hope this helps!!!
Never begin a job by looking at a computer and saying, or even thinking "this won't take long..."
If all else fails, use a bigger hammer.
If all else fails, use a bigger hammer.
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Tools > Folder option>file types and select drive and select advance
In the actions window...the actions is find
Delete that option for CD and DVD
You can add an action
Play
Browse to Media player.exe
SOMEONE HAD TO CHANGE THE VALUE IN THE FIRST PLACE!!
So it is PROBABLY the resycled/boot.com worm
(not misspelled) but it bit me twice the same way by attacking the registry directly. you then dlete the worm using AV and the reg key is invalid,,, creating this response we are trying to fix.
in fact that particular setting should be left alone, I believe... unless you want WMP to open when you click on C:\
welcome to debate that via PM.
PS: HAVE YOU RUN AN AntiVirus Lately???
Never begin a job by looking at a computer and saying, or even thinking "this won't take long..."
If all else fails, use a bigger hammer.
If all else fails, use a bigger hammer.
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