Double click on a drive opens in new window

Problem:
When i double-click on a drive, it opens in new window. What is the problem, Is it because of a virus. Please help me.

Solution:


Open any explorer window, Click on Tools >> Folder options >> View.
Click on restore defaults.
If this does not solve your problem the it may be because of a virus attack.
You can perform the following steps to get rid of this.

Solution 1

Open start menu and click Run.
Type regsvr32 /i shell32.dll
Click Ok and if this message shows “DllRegisterServer and DllInstall in shell32.dll succeeded” that means the problem is solved.

Solution 2

In Run type regedit.exe to open the registry editor.
Traverse to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT/Directory/Shell
Double click on the default value on right and set it as “none”.
Repeat the procedure for the key HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT/Drive/Shell.

Solution 3
Alternatively, you can download a registry file and merge it with your registry by double clocking it. Reboot your system after merging the file.
One of the methods listed above will definitely solve your problem.