Windows 10: [SOLVED] Folders not opening with double click

Discus and support [SOLVED] Folders not opening with double click in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; Recently, an issue arised in which I can't open file folders with double click. The spinning wheel cursor shows up for a split second but nothing... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by ksio89, Dec 17, 2015.

  1. KSIO89
    ksio89 Win User

    [SOLVED] Folders not opening with double click


    Recently, an issue arised in which I can't open file folders with double click. The spinning wheel cursor shows up for a split second but nothing happens. I have to open context menu and choose Open to access the folder. I noticed I can't open folders within Chrome download tab either, by clicking the "Show in Folder" text below the file icon, nothing happens. However, "Open Download folder" on top right of the window works. Drives in This Computer open with double click.

    If I I open the context menu of a desktop shortcut and then click Open File Location, nothing happens as well. Any ideas on how to solve this issue? Thanks in advance.

    edit: I found the solution in Superuser foruns. Just search for the following registry keys:

    HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\
    HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shell\

    And change boh "default" values to "explore". Now folders are opening with double click and open file location are working again.

    :)
     
    ksio89, Dec 17, 2015
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  2. ROBERTMCDONALD3
    RobertMcDonald3 Win User

    Double click on folder - folder not opening !!!

    windows version 1803
     
    RobertMcDonald3, Dec 17, 2015
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  3. ANDRE DA COSTA
    Andre Da Costa Win User
    Double click on folder - folder not opening !!!

    Open Windows Defender Security Center

    Click Virus & threat protection

    Click Virus & threat protection settings

    Scroll down to Controlled folder access

    Toggle it off
     
    Andre Da Costa, Dec 17, 2015
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