When I double click a folder it opens the search window to search the folder.  I tried to get rid of it in folder options but i can't i even RESET the defaults for all folders...

What memerrus operandumI have to right click the folder and select explore to see the files in the folder...  it's a pain in the #$$...What version of internet explorer are you using and what is your o/s....?XP Pro, ie 6...  wierd huh...  someone i KNOW had the problem, i reproduced it and now we both have it...  
i went under file types and for "file folder" and "folder"
i set the action listed for them as a defualt and now even if i change them it doesn't help...  odd...

Windows Explorer Opens Search Companion Rather than the Folder

If the Windows Explorer opens up the Search Companion rather than opening up the actual folder, the default setting for opening a folder is changed.

To correct this:

  1. Start Regedit
  2. Go to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT \ Directory \ shell and HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT \ DRIVE \ shell]
  3. Edit the default value to be explorer or none

I GOT this from http://www.onecomputerguy.com/windowsxp_tips.htm#open_folder
Perfect.... phew!!!  Thanks....  it was so annoying....