hi, i'm having a problem.
any time i try to open a folder (e.g. "my pictures" or any folders inside of it, or "my music", etc) the search function pops up.
i don't know what's wrong? it's not a virus or anything, i've already virus scanned..
can anyone help me with this? it's been going on for about 3 days now. thanks.
Right click on one of the "offending" folders; if the default action (in bold) is Search, then this is your problem.
With Regedit, navigate to [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\ Directory\ shell]
Change the default data value to None.
Next navigate to [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\ Dirive\ shell] and do the same thing.
Hopefully this will solve your problem although I've no idea how you got into this pickle.
My advice is at your risk.
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