"Shaun" <scepp@shaw.ca> wrote in message news:3Y0Vj.126623$rd2.5515@pd7urf3no...
> Hello,
>
> How can I change this in Windows XP: When I go into windows explorer (right
> click on START) and click on a folder, the "search results" screen comes up.
> Only if I right click on a folder can I select explore, then the folders
> contense is shown. If I use the folders view on the left hand column, it
> works correctly but this is annoying to use.
>
> I've tried all sorts of things to fix this and nothing corrects it.
>
> Shaun
>


See if the information in one of these articles helps fix the problem.

Courtesy of Ramesh Srinivasan, MS-MVP
Search Companion Starts If You Double-Click a Folder or Drive
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/searchwindow.htm

Courtesy of Doug Knox, MS-MVP
Fixes the problem where Search or Command Prompt opens when double clicking a
folder
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_d...older_open.htm

Here's Microsoft's take on the situation.

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

Good luck

Nepatsfan