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    Apr 28, 2006, 08:53 AM
    Messed up my registry.
    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, 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!
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    Apr 28, 2006, 09:08 AM
    Sorry, forgot to say: WindowsXP Home Edition.
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    Apr 28, 2006, 09:25 AM
    Oh, you're going to LOVE me :)

    Search Companion Starts If You Double-Click a Folder

    Ta-da!
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    Apr 28, 2006, 09:31 AM
    Also I use Karen's Directory Printer for directory printing.
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    Apr 28, 2006, 09:52 AM
    Hey, that's it!

    Only problem now is that I tried to follow these instructions 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?
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    Apr 28, 2006, 09:57 AM
    I see now that it does... off to tweaking, thanks Need!
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    Apr 28, 2006, 10:03 AM
    A Windows backup 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!
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    Apr 28, 2006, 10:12 AM
    Done deal. Thanks, Need!
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