Whenever I go to open a file folder, Windows search opens instead... How can I fix it?

I tried to change the file type, but it wont let me change it.

Hello
 
This problem occurs when you open the dialog box change the file Type for the drive or folder registered file types.

To resolve this problem, modify the registry to set the value data for the default string value in the registry keys.
 
Important this section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
How to back up and restore the registry in Windows
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/322756/
 
a. start Registry (Regedt32.exe) editor.
b. look for and then click the default value under the following registry keys if this problem occurs with folders:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell
If this problem occurs with drives:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shell
c. click on edit in the Edit menu.
d. type none in the value data box, and then click OK.
e. close the registry editor.
 
Reference:
If you double-click on a folder to search companion starts
http://support.Microsoft.com/?kbid=321186
 
I hope this helps.

Thank you, and in what concerns:
Shekhar S - Microsoft technical support.

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