Folder opening in new explorer window.

Mekrel · 30 Sep 2006 at 15:46

The problem is when I open a folder, it will open the folder in a new explorer window, how do I stop this?

I think it is to do with the file types in folder option being wrong. Any ideas?

shine · 30 Sep 2006 at 15:56

In explorer goto Tool -> Options -> Browse Folders and select the "Open each folder in the same window"

Mekrel · 30 Sep 2006 at 16:00

shine said:
In explorer goto Tool -> Options -> Browse Folders and select the "Open each folder in the same window"

That setting is already correct, I think I have to add a parameter to the open command in File Types for folders.

shine · 30 Sep 2006 at 16:33

Mekrel said:
That setting is already correct, I think I have to add a parameter to the open command in File Types for folders.

If I open the properties for File Type - Folder it has explore and open as actions and "confirm open after download" tick box checked. What does your have?

Mekrel · 30 Sep 2006 at 16:38

It has the same as yours, weird :S

Mekrel · 15 Oct 2006 at 12:22

Ok this problem still persists!

The problem is, that the file type action is set to run the open command with explorer.exe, so obviously a new explorer command will be used.

I need to know the registry key for .folder I think and what command is used to run it.

bledd · 15 Oct 2006 at 12:32

try the first suggestion, first enable it, apply, then disable and apply..

Mekrel · 15 Oct 2006 at 13:00

bledd. said:
try the first suggestion, first enable it, apply, then disable and apply..

done that already.

bledd · 15 Oct 2006 at 13:10

weird..

does it do it in a different user account too?

Mekrel · 15 Oct 2006 at 13:26

bledd. said:
weird..

does it do it in a different user account too?

Yeah, it is doing it on another account too.

bledd · 15 Oct 2006 at 13:41

for me, the next step would be format unless anyone else here dangles you a rope!

HangTime · 15 Oct 2006 at 15:45

This happens for me at work with some network folders (win2kpro) - haven't been able to figure out why.

whitecrook · 15 Oct 2006 at 20:39

Hit your keyboard a few times. (really!) either of your CTRL keys may be stuck.

Turn off the option in folder preference for open windows in new process.