Windows Explorer not opening folders in the same window when set

server 2008 sp2
not r2 server
standalone server
non-admin user (same problem admin user)
current updates, installed ie9 skipped ie8 (not sure if have effect)

have seen multiple posts regarding this.

hcu\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\cabinetstate

• settings = (reg_binary) 0c, 00, 02, 00 0a, 01, 00, 00, 60, 00, 00, 00
• fullpath = (reg_dword) 0x00000000

other hacks i've tried googling , forth:

• running "sfc /scannow" administrator
• runnign ie9 administrator
• turning off folders pane

things i've tried:

• turning off panes
• setting classic folders
• setting "open folders in new windows" applying all, setting "same window" , appying again.

http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/w7itproui/thread/d2d212b1-01cd-4e84-81af-71f01398f2c3

about 3/4 way down page reply 'whup':

 

hi guys. kevin's workmate here :p

core issue here can create multitude of problems on system.

registry changes fix several of problems overall solution simply re-register actxproxy.dll , ieproxy.dll files undo damage various software installs.

have posted full explanation , solution here: http://www.davidmoore.info/2009/08/19/solution-explorer-open-each-folder-in-same-window-error-and-sql-management-studio-ie-and-team-explorer-errors/

quick , dirty summary though, must run following in a command prompt administrative privileges:

regsvr32 "%systemroot%\system32\actxprxy.dll"
regsvr32 "%programfiles%\internet explorer\ieproxy.dll"

reboot

regards

david

 

after running these commands (admin required) , rebooting, explorer behavior normal.  time tell if fix lasts.

shouldn't ms consider locating , fixing whichever hotfix caused issue? (didn't happen until after applied updates).

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