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problem with folder option

10 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/problem-with-folder-option.84822/

heartripple
heartripple Original post #1
Apr 9, 2008 at 9:11 AM
hi guys i am using windows xp sp 2 and when i am clicking on any folder or drive it's opening in new window i want it to open in same window so what do i do
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legolas #2
Apr 9, 2008 at 9:23 AM
check solution/question 4 here:
*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=61413
heartripple
Apr 9, 2008 at 1:04 PM
still taht problem not solved and other error msg pops up when i double click on any folder or drive.


the error msg says
can not copy Auto :It is being used by another person or program.
close any programs that might be using the file and try again.
shift
shift #4
Apr 9, 2008 at 9:23 PM
In folder option, Uncheck HIDE PROTECTED OPERATING SYSTEM FILES and delete autorun.ini or autorun.inf in the root of every partition
Beta Waves
Apr 10, 2008 at 4:16 AM
Open Command prompt go to the root of your drive and execute these commands

attrib -s-h-r autorun.inf
del autorun.inf
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imageek #6
Apr 10, 2008 at 7:42 PM
Hi

go to folder.options>general tab
there select open new folder in same windows..

ur done

i hope this helps
K
Apr 13, 2008 at 9:17 AM
go2 folder options->general->browse folders
and tick the 1st option i.e., "Open each Folder in the same window" .....
heartripple
Apr 15, 2008 at 1:53 PM
problem solved many many thanks to u guys
MoksHa
MoksHa #10
Apr 15, 2008 at 4:06 PM
use gpedit to disable your autoplay option.Then everything will work.
[Goto run and type gpedit.msc]