Last week I made the driver updates (Pro version free trial) and now the way of opening the Win Explorer (all folders) changed from my previous setting - now each folder opens in its OWN NEW window, which is driving me crazy because now I have many windows opened (as I usually have several sub folders ...).
Of course I have tried to change it in the settings but it ignores it completely and doesn't work?!
What I want is each folder to replace the old opened one.
I do with my mouse (but have checked the Ctrl button and it's not stuck...).
I work in Win7 Home Premium. Everything else works.
@AnraDownload attached file, Register_DLLs_Actxprxy_and_Ieproxy.bat (contents also shown immediately below),
to Downloads folder or Desktop or folder of your choice.
@echo off
:: 32 bit and 64 bit
IF EXIST "%SystemRoot%\System32\actxprxy.dll" "%SystemRoot%\System32\regsvr32.exe" "%SystemRoot%\System32\actxprxy.dll"
IF EXIST "%ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer\ieproxy.dll" "%SystemRoot%\System32\regsvr32.exe" "%ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer\ieproxy.dll"
:: 64 bit only (32bit on 64 bit)
IF EXIST "%WinDir%\SysWOW64\actxprxy.dll" "%WinDir%\SysWOW64\regsvr32.exe" "%WinDir%\SysWOW64\actxprxy.dll"
IF EXIST "%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Internet Explorer\ieproxy.dll" "%WinDir%\SysWOW64\regsvr32.exe" "%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Internet Explorer\ieproxy.dll"
Go to this chosen folder or Desktop, right click file and "Run as administrator", entering password if prompted.
Restart Windows (Start -> Shutdown -> Restart) and then test fix using Windows Explorer.
Thank you for this simple explanation, I understood it all now. Unfortunately, it still doesn't work.
I have also tried (again) to change the settings to 'open in the new window' with Apply and then changed it back with Apply and OK buttons, to open it IN THE SAME window. But nothing happens.
Pls, can anybody check what this could be as it happened as I said, after I'd chosen the option to dl new drivers in free trial for Ccleanear Pro...?
If none of them do, then I would suggest (as a test) going into user accounts, making a new user, make it an admin user, and then boot into it. No need to give it a password at this stage
I suspect everything would work for you then.
If not, just boot into your original account and delete the test one
oh, sorry if I was nor clear - it works with opening IN THE SAME window now-that's what I ment!
My q.was what exactly was the cause this option to open files in the same window not to respond after I have chosen the 'Drivers update' option as an opportunity during free Pro Ccleaner tryal period
and
what have I exactly done to repair it with that 'Scannow' option you suggested (which offered me to see the log but I didn't imediately understood how to open/see it nor am I skilled to read it anyway) ??
Hi @Anra Thanks for the updates on this as I am delighted to hear of how folders are opening in the same window now, rather than a new one.
The SFC scan you performed repairs/replaces corrupted Windows system files, therefore this would indicate that something caused system file corruption.
However I'm not yet certain of if or how Driver Updater would have caused this type of problem to occur as driver update installations are seemingly unrelated to the system files that would control folder options in Windows.
To help us investigate further, would you be willing to attach the following file when you reply?