Really annoying problem

[ModsRule]

Whenever I click on an Item in my computer, or a folder, instead of opening like it used to it comes up with a search window....so now I'm always having to right click and then find open. This only happens on certain Items, of no specific type, so I often forget to right click.................

I'm sure there must be a simple answer to this.........anyone...?

Appreciation in advance.........

[flawedreality5]

Ahhh, this happened to me before except both mouse buttons were like right clicking. I think it was my old Microsoft optical dying on me because a couple other things were going wrong with it. I ended up buying a newer one after frustration and seeing a better one on sale. I suggest trying a different port if it is USB. What kind of mouse is it.

[rspassey]

Have you tried running your anti virus and spyware removal applications yet? Remember to update to the latest version first! Report back after.

[EzyStvy]

It's probably a file association issue. See the attached pic.

[Statica]

http://support.microsoft.com/?id=kb;en-us;321186 should address it.

[flawedreality5]

Originally Posted by EzyStvy It's probably a file association issue. See the attached pic.

That's what it was, for me at least! I forgot that.

[ModsRule]

Thanks for all the input guys, problem solved. Here's the solution I used, which I got from Statica's link........
1. Start Registry Editor (Regedt32.exe).
2. Locate and then click the Default value under the following keys in the registry if this problem occurs with folders:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell
If this problem occurs with drives:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shell
3. Click Modify on the Edit menu.
4. Type none in the Value data box, and then click OK.
5. Quit Registry Editor.