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Can't open a folder in windows 7 64bit, by double clicking, it shows me that the default option for opening folder is "cmd" (it's highlighted when i'm right clicking a folder, and the "open" option comes next). I've tried running some registry fixing tools, but it didn't fix it. Can someone suggest me what should I do.

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Set HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shell\(default) to an empty string.

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It's already an empty string. I've chnged it anyway and it didn't help? – RCB Jul 5 '11 at 21:55
What subkeys do you see? What about HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\(default)? – SLaks Jul 5 '11 at 22:13
under Folder-> Shell i have only the default, I also have other sub directories : explore, open, opennewprocess, opennewwindow. under the Directory->shell there is also only default & sub directories : cmd, find – RCB Jul 6 '11 at 6:27
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Yeah !!! Solved it!!!!

in the regedit I've entered to the HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\, there was a sub directory called "cmd" I've deleted it & now everything works fine

I think it didn't do any other unexpected damage, I've been using my computer for several hours and it seems there are no unwanted side-effects

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