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Every time I open a folder in Windows Explorer, it opens the folder in a new window.

I double-checked all the options in Folder Options, including Launch folder windows in a separate process but changing that has no effect.

I can open the folder normally by right-clicking on it and selecting "Open". It works but obviously involves additional steps.

I've tried rebooting and have checked that my Ctrl key isn't stuck, but the problem still exists.

Any ideas? Are there any registry tweaks to fix my problem?

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Have you tried restarting? I've had this randomly occur before, and a restart fixed it. – nhinkle♦ May 2 '11 at 7:56
yup, I tired it already. the problem is still remaining. – mgpyone May 2 '11 at 7:57
I've had something similar too, I think if the <Control> key is stuck down it does that as well... – Mokubai May 2 '11 at 7:58
my <Ctrl> key works well. – mgpyone May 2 '11 at 7:59
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When you right-click a folder, is the default (bolded) action "Open in new window" instead of "Open"? – Justin May 2 '11 at 13:28
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This tip should do the trick.

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This link is broken - can you provide another or a cached copy? – amccormack Sep 22 '11 at 19:02
Works fine for me. Here is the text: Resolution Open Control Panel, double-click Folder Options and select the General tab. Select the Open each folder in the same window option and click OK. If that does not correct the problem, then this may be due to incorrect settings in the registry. This can easily be fixed using the REG file below. Download samefolderwindow.reg below (for Windows XP only) and save to Desktop. Right-click the file and then choose Merge. – Justin Oct 12 '11 at 17:34
I can read it now as well. In any case the question states that the folder option solution was already tried. Furthermore the question is tagged as Win-7 not Windows XP. – amccormack Oct 13 '11 at 18:09
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I had the same problem. To fix this issue, follow the steps given by Justin except if 'open in same window' is already selected, select 'open in new window'. Click Ok. Open the same Folder settings window and select 'open in same window' and click Ok. That should fix the issue.

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