When I try to open a folder it comes up with the search companion and doesn't show what's in the folder. I once found an article that told how to disable the search companion but I've recently had to reinstall windows and now I can't find where to do it. I just want to be able to double click a folder and have it show what's in it. This is infuriating. Can anyone help?

Search Assistant - Disable

Automated Edit:

Disable Search Assistant (Line 15)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Manual Edit:

Start/Run/Regedit - Windows Explorer
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Explorer\CabinetState. In the right pane, look for or create a string value called: Use Search Asst set the value to: no

Start/Run/Regedit - Internet Explorer
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main. Same value: Use Search Asst and the same setting.

Restart Internet Explorer for the change to take effect.



http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
See Line #18 - Search opens when double clicking a folder


or open regedit and navigate to:
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell
The data value should be “ none “.
and/or
Go to Start/Run and type in: regsvr32 /i shell32


www.dougknox.com
Win XP Fixes, Search/Command Prompt Opens When Double Clicking a Folder.
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_d...older_open.htm


http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];321186
Search Companion Starts If You Double-Click a Folder


Note you can save the registry key first by:
On the File menu, click Export.
In the File name box, type SaveKey, and then click Save.
Or create a system restore point prior to editing.
Note: If the registry key is not there, you can simply create one by going edit
> new.


http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;EN-US;322756
HOW TO: Back Up, Edit, and Restore the Registry in Windows XP
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Thanks ALOT!!!!!

This one (Go to Start/Run and type in: regsvr32 /i shell32) did the trick.

Glad it worked for you & thanks for the thanks!

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