Few months back I did something I got from a website that supposedly would let me print a directory list. Well, I don't like the format that it prints, and it would not let me SAVE the list (which was really my goal).

Worse yet, I now have to right click > Open all folders on my computer. When I double click on them it opens the Search function.

I see this (http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;322756#ESACAAA), but I'm afraid to do anything for fear of screwing up worse. That tweak I did a couple months ago is the only time I've messed with the registry.

Any suggestions for my best next step to getting my system back to normal?

Thanks!

Sorry, forgot to say: WindowsXP Home Edition.

Oh, you're going to LOVE me :)

Search Companion Starts If You Double-Click a Folder (http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;321186)

Ta-da!

Also I use Karen's Directory Printer (http://www.karenware.com/powertools/ptdirprn.asp) for directory printing.

Hey, that's it!

Only problem now is that I tried to follow these instructions (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308422/) to backup the registry, and I do not have Accessories > System Tools > Backup.

... will creating a restore point be basically the same thing as backing up the registry?

I see now that it does... off to tweaking, thanks Need!

A Windows backup (http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;q302894)will save files to a location you specify (can even be to CDR). This can include user created files.

A Restore Point will take a system snapshot at that moment in time. It does not include user created files.

A backup of the Registry can be done in Regedit under File > Export.

Good luck!

Done deal. Thanks, Need!