Can't open a folder in the same window

hello guys, I am new here and hope you help me out in my problem regarding the folder options in my netbook. here's the problem:

I cant open a folder in a the same windows. it just keep on opening a new window as I browse the folder within the folder. I try to change the settings in the folder options but nothing happens.

folder options>>general>>open each folder in the same window>>apply>>ok

My friend tells me that it might be a virus that affecting the netbook's system. but when i run a full scan using Avast and Microsoft security essentials, there is no virus found. I don't know what to do. I also try some remedy that the internet suggested but it didn't work. hope you help me.

And one thing more, I cant eject a removable devices using the hidden icon at the taskbar and none of any device that I have inserted can't be viewed through this way.

I don't know the cause of these problems because it is not only I who use this netbook so please help me.

thanks

ikki11,

You cannot have two antivirus programs running at the same time. (Some other types of security programs can be running at the same time, but not antivirus programs.) Both MSSE and Avast are antivirus programs and have good reputations. Choose one of them and remove (or at least disable) the other.

There are all kinds of unpredictable problems caused by conflicts when running both at the same time. See if that solves your problem, or any other problems you may be experiencing.

drpepper

Hello :),

Perhaps your computer is infected with an autorun.inf? Can we check that your drive does not contain any autorun.inf?
1) Open "Control Panel"
2) Open "Folder Options"
3) Select the tab "View" and from advanced settings select the following

• Show hidden files and folders

4) Make sure to uncheck the following and click OK

• Hide protected operating system files

5) Now after you have done this Open "My Computer"
6) Right-click the drive, If you can see Autoplay or something similar then it's infected with an autorun.inf. If not then click on "Explore"
7) Search for Autorun.inf in that dirve, If not found make sure that "Show hidden files and folders" is checked, Again. (Some viruses restores the settings that you did before)

If you could find the autorun.inf reboot in safemode and do a system scan using anti-virus program or Anti-Malware, IOBit Malware Fighter and Malware-Bytes are two great applications for your problem.

NOTICE: You must boot in safemode if you could find the autorun.inf on your drive

If you could NOT find the autorun.inf file then Open Folder Options and from the GENERAL Tab select "Open each folder in the same Window"

I hope you find my post useful :)
Thank you

The forum rules do not allow me to recommend a web site to guide you through a malware removal procedure. That is really not a bad rule. I suspected that would be the rule in effect. That is why I asked before directing you elsewhere.

Britton30,

with all due respect:
The rule on helping with malware removal in this forum is well founded. Without advanced training and experience in malware removal, a computer can be rendered useless. No one wants a door stop that costs as much as a computer.

The time and effort required to recover from that by yourself is pretty intense. The cost to have a pro do it can be range from $45 to over $200 (depending what has to be done) in my local market area.

No web site wants to have a reputation for putting a member in this scenario. Additionally this type of task is beyond the scope of this web site. There are several good websites which specialize in malware removal.

drpepper