Can't 'Open' folders

[gdawilson]

Recently, I haven't been able to open my 'Music' or 'Videos' folders simply by double-clicking on them. However, I have been able to open- said folders - by right clicking and selecting 'Open'- but it's not like I want to be doing this for as long as I own my netbook. I want my Windows to go back to the way it was before all this happen- double-clicking on folders would open them- instead of giving me these pop-ups.

Every time I double-click, I get a pop-up that says "This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Please install a program or, if one is already currently installed, create an association in the Default Programs control panel".

I currently have Windows Media Player and Microsoft's Zune software installed on my PC- with regards to managing my media (photos, videos and music). Both programs work fine.

The earliest restore point I could go back to is on September 29th 2010. This problem has existed before then.

What do I do? Please help me!

 

[boohbah]

you could try this tutorial ,see how you get on.
I'm off to bed now so good luck
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1538-sfc-scannow-command-system-file-checker.html
oh! and welcome to sevenforums

 

[gdawilson]

Thanks for the welcoming.

I ran the command prompt. It finished and found an issue or two but wasn't able to automatically fix them.

Here's what it said "Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix them. Details are included in the CBS.Log windir\Logs\CBS\CBS.log. For example C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\CBS.log".

From here, I don't know what to do...except for continue onto step 2.

 

[gdawilson]

So I ran step 2 and here's what it said:

• Repairing 1 components
  
• Beginning Verify and Repair transaction
  
• Cannot repair member file [l:18{9}]"debug.exe" of Microsoft-Windows-NTVDM-System32, Version = 6.1.7600.16385, pA = PROCESSOR_ARCHITECTURE_INTEL (0), Culture neutral, VersionScope = 1 nonSxS, PublicKeyToken = {l:8 b:31bf3856ad364e35}, Type neutral, TypeName neutral, PublicKey neutral in the store, file is missing
  
• Unable to repair \SystemRoot\WinSxS\Manifests\\[ml:24{12},l:18{9}]"debug.exe"
  
• Cannot repair member file [l:18{9}]"debug.exe" of Microsoft-Windows-NTVDM-System32, Version = 6.1.7600.16385, pA = PROCESSOR_ARCHITECTURE_INTEL (0), Culture neutral, VersionScope = 1 nonSxS, PublicKeyToken = {l:8 b:31bf3856ad364e35}, Type neutral, TypeName neutral, PublicKey neutral in the store, file is missing
  
• This component was referenced by [l:198{99}]"Microsoft-Windows-Foundation-Package~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.1.7600.16385.WindowsFoundationDelivery"
  
• Repair complete
  
• Committing transaction
  
• Verify and Repair Transaction completed. All files and registry keys listed in this transaction have been successfully repaired

 

[boohbah]

ok well thats slightly beyond me so i shall go ask someone to have a look

 

[Lordbob75]

You will need to run a repair install to fix the errors sfc /scannow caught (but couldn't fix).
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/3413-repair-install.html

~Lordbob

 

[mickey megabyte]

do you have this problem with all folders? or just the two you mention?

are they folders or libraries?

maybe your context-menu has gone awry, and open is not the default for folders any more?

when you right-click on a folder, is the word Open in bold?

 

[karlsnooks]

You will need to run a repair install to fix the errors sfc /scannow caught (but couldn't fix).
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/3413-repair-install.html

~Lordbob

Another voice for a Repair Install.

My opinion is directly due to the messages from you CBS.log file.

Somehow some files got corrupted and can't be repaired which would normally never get corrupted.

Do you maybe have the habit of not closing all programs before you abruptly remove power from the computer. Despite all of the wonders of sleep and hibernate, If you want to avoid problems, then close all programs and then power off using the SHUTDOWN option from clicking on the ORB in your taskbar. Do not power off by hitting the power off button.

Next is if this is a laptop, then do NOT set the laptop on that nice carrying case.

When you do you are blocking all vents and circulation to the laptop. You strangle your laptop when the laptop sets on a surface which blocks air flow.

If the repair install succeeds, then immediately run Check Disk.

Another cause of your problem is a disk going bad. http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/433-disk-check.html

Download Speccy which is free and will let you monitor your temps, amongst other things. Another cause of problems is heat. In fact, heat is one of the major causes of problems. Speccy - System Information - Free Download

 

[gdawilson]

do you have this problem with all folders? or just the two you mention?

are they folders or libraries?

maybe your context-menu has gone awry, and open is not the default for folders any more?

when you right-click on a folder, is the word Open in bold?

I found out earlier this afternoon, that I'm now having this problem with all files/folders on my PC.

When I right-click on a file, folder or a song, the word 'Open' is not bold.

I have a netbook, so I can't do anything that involves me re-installing Windows 7.

 

[karlsnooks]

Do you have a Win 7 DVD?

 

[karlsnooks]

gdawilson,
could you help us to help you by completing your system specs?

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HOW TO FILL OUT YOUR SYSTEM SPECS


In the line at the top of www.SevenForums.com you will see UserCP.
That is an abbreviation for User Control Panel.
Click on UserCP.
In the left-hand column, under Your Profile you will see Edit System Spec.
Click on Edit System Spec
You can copy and paste from the output of Speccy, Speccy - System Information - Free Download to fill out much of the info. Be sure to use the Other Info section of your System Specs for such info as your optical drive, your wireless adapter, your speakers, etc.

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[LiquidSnak]

May I suggest, if a netbook is your primary machine, an external CD drive? I believe a repair installation is the best course of action as well.

Newegg.com - External DVD Drive, External DVD Burner, External DVD-R, External CD Burner, External DVD+R, External CD Drive



Also, I recommend a stand/laptop cooler.

For your netbook, to keep portability, I love these, but anything that puts the bottom of the laptop above a solid surface will help.

Blue Mini Folding USB Cooler Pad With Two Quiet Cooling Fan And LED Light,USB Powered - Meritline.com

 

[gdawilson]

gdawilson,
could you help us to help you by completing your system specs?

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HOW TO FILL OUT YOUR SYSTEM SPECS


In the line at the top of www.SevenForums.com you will see UserCP.
That is an abbreviation for User Control Panel.
Click on UserCP.
In the left-hand column, under Your Profile you will see Edit System Spec.
Click on Edit System Spec
You can copy and paste from the output of Speccy, Speccy - System Information - Free Download to fill out much of the info. Be sure to use the Other Info section of your System Specs for such info as your optical drive, your wireless adapter, your speakers, etc.

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I filled out as much as I can- hope it helps!

 

[karlsnooks]

Do you have a Win 7 DVD?

 

[gdawilson]

Do you have a Win 7 DVD?

No. I have a netbook. Netbooks don't have c.d drives.

 

[karlsnooks]

I also have a netbook. I also have a Win 7 DVD.

I also have an external CD/DVD drive which connects to a USB port. They are quite economical and simplify many operations.

 

[gdawilson]

I fixed my problem by restoring my PC to factory settings. And yes I backed up all of my data.

So this thread can be deleted/locked

 

[Lordbob75]

I fixed my problem by restoring my PC to factory settings. And yes I backed up all of my data.

So this thread can be deleted/locked

We just mark it solved so it can still be read/replied to, such as now.

Glad it works, and you saved your data. Probably some random OS corruption...

~Lordbob

 

[rswannabe]

Can't open folders

Hi, as of today I cannot double click on folders to open. I can do it by right clicking. When I do right click "Explore" is bold not open. I've ran though this tutorial http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/19449-default-file-type-associations-restore.html but did help. Anyone know? I would rather not have to do a restore if I don't have to. Thanks!