Fix Folder Opens in a New Window Problem

Few times we might have been came across this problem when a folder opens in a new window, instead of the current window. In general whenever we try to open a new folder, system opens the folder in the existing window which is by default, but few times due to system settings or conflicts it opens a new window which is very annoying. Here are two ways that you can follow to fix this problem and open new folder in same window.

Solution – 1

1. Open a new window (e.g. “My Computer”)
2. Navigate to Tools >> Folder Options
3. Under General tab find Browse Folders
4. Select Open each folder in the same window
5. Click Apply >> Ok
6. You are done.

Solution – 2

1. Go to Start >> Run >> Type Regedit >> Hit Enter
2. Navigate to the following key : HKLR/Directory/Shell
3. Right click on the right hand side key and change the value to 0
4. Save the changes you have made and exit Registry Editor
5. You are done.

Now whenever you click on a new folder, it will open in the same window instead of creating a new window for itself.