Help - Explorer Window Closes ...

MourningStar said:

MilesAhead said:

MourningStar said:

Nothing listed.

I ran my W7 in VM and it showed the same as W8



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I don't understand this response.

You said that registry key was empty on your system. It should have an entry for default as shown in the screen shot.

The key I;m referring to is:
HKCR\Directory\background\shell\cmd

I would try adding that default value as in the screen shot. It shouldn't hurt anything.

How to Use Regedit: 7 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow

I can't see anything in that screen shot. The link provided is step by step how to use RegEdit. I don't see how me rewriting it is beneficial. If that page doesn't explain it well enough my suggestion would be to search until one appears more to your liking.

Edit: Perhaps this will make is easier:
http://superuser.com/questions/11585...to-a-given-key

I wonder if you get the same issue if you try an alternative to windows file explorer?

If you're interested try downloading this: https://explorerplusplus.com/

It's portable so it doesn't require installation. Just run explorer++ and browse to a photo then try to open the photo. Does it work?



This is just out of interest. I'd suggest that you don't choose the option to replace explorer if you manage to find it!

Tip: You can just delete the Explorer++ folder to remove the program.