Most Common Problems & Solutions in windows

Problem

Whenever I double-click on any drive/folder in My Computer, a Search window opens.

Solution

Open regedit and goto following keys one by one:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shell

In right-side pane, delete the "Default" key. If it doesnt work then delete the key "find" under both.

Problem

Whenever I start my computer, My Documents/My Computer opens automatically at windows startup.

Solution

Open regedit and goto:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon

In right-side pane, change value of "Userinit" to:

C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe,

NOTE: If you have windows installed in other drives, then change C:\ to that drive label.

Now goto:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\Explorer\Advanced

In right-side pane, change value of "PersistBrowsers" to 0

Now log off windows and it should solve the problem

Problem

"        I can't see Hidden files/folders in my computer. Even I enable the option "Show hidden files/folders" in "Tools -> Folder Options", its automtically disabled again.

Solution 

Open regedit and goto:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Win

dows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced

In right-side pane, change value of "Hidden" to as following:

1 - To show hidden files

2 - To not show hidden files

If it doesnt work, then scan your computer with an anti-virus software.

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