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Rbobh - 31 Jan 2008 16:36 GMT

A desktop shortcut which used to open a folder and files now goes to
the 'search' function.
How can I revert to the folder and file listing?

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Terry R. - 31 Jan 2008 16:51 GMT

The date and time was 1/31/2008 8:36 AM, and on a whim, Rbobh pounded
out on the keyboard:

> A desktop shortcut which used to open a folder and files now goes to
> the 'search' function.
> How can I revert to the folder and file listing?

Right click on the shortcut and select Properties. Under the Shortcut
tab, click the Find Target button and navigate to the appropriate
file/folder and double click it.

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Elmo - 31 Jan 2008 20:30 GMT

> A desktop shortcut which used to open a folder and files now goes to
> the 'search' function.
> How can I revert to the folder and file listing?

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

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Nepatsfan - 31 Jan 2008 20:38 GMT

>A desktop shortcut which used to open a folder and files now goes to
> the 'search' function.
> How can I revert to the folder and file listing?

Does this happen when you try to open a folder directly? If so, take a look at
this article.

Search Companion Starts If You Double-Click a Folder
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=321186

If it only happens with shortcuts, see if the LNK File Association Fix available
on this web site helps.

Courtesy of Doug Knox, MS-MVP
Windows® XP File Association Fixes
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm

Good luck

Nepatsfan

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