Selecting a Drive in My Computer Opens the Find Window (226476)
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256986 Description of the Microsoft Windows Registry
SYMPTOMS
When you double-click a drive in My Computer, the Find window may open. If you right-click a drive, the Find command may be the default command.
RESOLUTIONWARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may
require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that you can solve
problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own
risk.
To resolve this issue, use either of the following methods:
Method 1- Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Folder Options.
- On the File Types tab, click Drive, and then click Edit.
- If "Find" is in bold, it is the default action. If it is not in bold, click Find and then Set Default.
- Click Set Default to remove the default (using the Set Default command on the default action removes the default). Click Apply.
Method 2
Use Registry Editor to clear the Default value in the following registry key:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DRIVE\SHELL
STATUS
This behavior is by design.
| Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 12/20/2004 |
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| Keywords: | kbprb kbui KB226476 |
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