Windows Explorer fails to open........

Question

I am having problems opening Windows Explorer, My Documents, My Pictures, My Music, My Computer, My Network Places, Control panel, and Search.  What should I do?  I would have to use 'run' to open any programs that are in these folders.   Tidy4Viper

osprey4 · Answer

What happens when you try opening Windows Explorer, My Documents, My Pictures, My Music, My Computer, My Network Places, Control panel, and Search? Have you checked for viruses, trojans, etc.?

Tidy4Viper · Answer

Yes, I did check for viruses, trojan, etc.  My system is clean.  I guess too clean.  Nothing happens when I click on those programs.  I don't get no errors at all.  I just get a short tone and that's it and nothing else.  What should I do?

osprey4 · Answer

Ok, I think you've lost your file association for folders. Try this. Start, Run, type 'CMD' without the quotes, OK, and you'll get a 'command prompt'. Enter these commands and hit enter after each one: ftype folder=%SystemRoot%\Explorer.exe /idlist,%I,%L assoc folder=folder exit (to exit the command prompt)

Tidy4Viper · Answer

Tried it and nothing happens.  Getting the same short tone and no openings.

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Windows Explorer fails to open........

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