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How Do I Prevent The Search Companion From Starting When I Click A Folder

On occasions you may click on a folder and, instead of the folder opening, the search companion opens instead. To rectify the problem proceed as follows. Please Note: To rectify the problem you will need to edit the registry, therefore, before you proceed, you should ensure that you have backed up the registry either from within regedit itself or by using the third party software called ERUNT.

1/ Click the Start button

2/ From the Start Menu click Run

3/ In the Run dialog box type: regedit

4/ The registry editor window will open

5/ Navigate to the following key HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell

6/ Right Click on the Default value and select Modify from the drop down menu

7/ In the Value Data box type: 'none' (without the quotes) and click OK

8/ Finally Exit the Registry Editor