What if each folder opens in a new window? Problem solution: folders open in a new window.

Good day, friends. Today I want to write a short note about how to correct the situation when When opening folders, all folders open in new windows. The word “fix” here, of course, is not entirely appropriate, since this is not a malfunction. You can set this option yourself in the folder settings. But, nevertheless, many are accustomed to the fact that each new folder opens in the same window as the previous one. I think a bunch of open windows don’t really add convenience to the computer user ( the user can get through :)).

Often this situation occurs not at the initiative of the user, but due to unauthorized changes in the system, as a result of the installation of new programs or updates, as well as their removal. In such cases, it can be quite difficult for an uneducated user to restore previous settings in opening folders. After reading this article you will learn how to do this in a couple of minutes.
Let's go...

Why do folders open in new windows? How to fix this?

Method number 1

Press the button START — CONTROL PANEL — FOLDER SETTINGS (in XP folder properties) and look where the button is in the tab GENERAL in section BROWSING FOLDERS. Set the button on the first line ( if she's on second), where it is written OPEN FOLDERS IN THE SAME WINDOW.

Method number 2

Press the button START — ALL PROGRAMS — STANDARD. In the list we find "COMMAND LINE" and right-click on it and select "RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR". Once you do this, a command prompt should open in which you will need to type the following:
For Windows 7 x32

regsvr32 "%SystemRoot%\System32\actxprxy.dll" (and press Enter)
regsvr32 "%ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer\ieproxy.dll"(and press Enter)

For Windows 7 x64 (you can read about what x32 and x64 are and what the difference is between them)

regsvr32 "%WinDir%\SysWOW64\actxprxy.dll"(and press Enter.)
regsvr32 "%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Internet Explorer\ieproxy.dll"(and press Enter.)

Next, reboot the computer and enjoy the ease of use ( and we are not afraid of drafts from open windows)
Note: These two methods do not always help. If this is exactly the case for you, then see if you have uninstalled Internet Explorer. If you deleted it, install it again. You can download the latest version of IE from these links:
Internet Explorer x-32bit for a 32-bit system.
Internet Explorer x-64bit for a 64-bit system.
Using the second link, you can select the language for the downloaded IE, as well as 32 and 64 bits.
Russian language available :).
Here's a little note.

The most important parameter of a modern browser is not only ease of use, but also performance, as well as expandability of functionality.

Thanks to its outstanding characteristics, the Yandex browser manages to maintain its leading position and noticeably overtake its analogues in the number of Russian-speaking users. However, in the operation of even such a functional and useful program, various problems arise that require user intervention.

The essence of the phenomenon and possible causes

When the Yandex browser constantly opens in a new window, users experience serious inconvenience, since such a manifestation of willful activity on the part of the browser interferes with the usual rhythm of work. In addition, such a phenomenon seems to be quite an alarming signal, since it is often a consequence of infection with malware or a virus.

IMPORTANT! As a rule, you can cope with such a problem yourself, without resorting to the use of paid programs or the services of specialists. Virus threats to your computer are extremely diverse and include a wide variety of malicious applications, such as Trojans, keyloggers, spyware and many others.

Naturally, depending on the type of virus, you will have to use a different mechanism for removing it. As a rule, the most effective results can be achieved by using cleaning utilities together, as well as standard antivirus programs.

Finding and removing a virus on a PC

First, you will need to install and run the selected antivirus, and then update its database. After this, you must start a scan, which can last quite a long time. Upon completion of the scan, the user will be presented with the results and will be asked to remove the threats found.

If this does not help solve the problem, you should try using one of the special programs that specialize in removing potentially dangerous software, adware and malware. Today, there are quite a few options for both paid programs and completely free ones, which allows the user to choose the most suitable one.

However, even after successfully detecting all threats, the problem may persist due to the numerous traces of the virus remaining after it has been eliminated. In this case, you will have to perform a number of manipulations manually in order to ensure that the problem is resolved.

Other troubleshooting methods

First of all, you will need to study the browser shortcut, which, as a rule, is used to enter the program. You need to right-click and click on properties in the pop-up menu, after which a new window will open. There, in the Object field, another file may be specified, for example in BAT format. In this case, you will need to right-click on the icon again, and then select the file location. Having found it in this way, you will need to remove it to resume the correct operation of the program.

If the browser opens windows according to a specific schedule, most likely its creator has provided the ability to create a corresponding item in the Windows Task Scheduler. In this case, it is necessary to study in detail all the items presented there and remove suspicious ones.

ADVICE! In some cases, unsatisfactory performance may be caused by extensions installed with or without the user's knowledge. In this case, it is recommended to disable everything recently to fix the problem.

If you get rid of the malicious program and then properly clean up its traces, you can completely restore the correct operation of the browser and use it as before without experiencing any inconvenience.

All web browsers strive to take the “default” place in the system, because all links on the network will be opened through them. Similar tendencies are characteristic of Opera, Google Chrome, and the Yandex browser is no exception. But what to do if the Yandex browser starts automatically, thereby interfering with everyday tasks? The whole problem is most likely inattention, less often - in viruses.

The problem is preceded by several characteristic reasons:

• The browser is added as the default browser and is in the system autostart;
• A virus has entered the system. Mostly, it is an advertising virus that does not pose a threat to the user’s safety, but was created solely for the purpose of making money on affiliate programs. The Yandex company offers a certain payment to partners who attract users to their products, which is taken advantage of by unscrupulous programmers, hackers, etc.;
• The browser got hit as a result of bundling - this is a method of batch distribution of products. During the installation of any program, the choice “Full installation (recommended)” and “Manual installation” often appears; they write here that manual installation is only suitable for system administrators, but this is not true. By choosing the first method, Yandex Browser will automatically be installed on the system, and in the second case, you will be presented with a selection of programs that will be loaded into the system.

Canceling autorun of the Yandex browser is usually not a difficult task, the only exception is an adware virus. If there is malicious code in the system, combating the problem becomes more complicated, but remains a feasible task.

How to disable automatic launch of Yandex browser?

If Yandex browser is activated without the user's knowledge, loading itself into the system, we recommend removing unwanted behavior using the following methods.

Cleaning the "Startup" section

When the system starts, Windows automatically checks the startup section and loads the applications located in it. This is the most common problem of unwanted browser behavior.

What to do if Yandex browser opens regularly:

Working with the Task Scheduler

If you disable autorun of the Yandex browser according to the previous instructions, there is a risk that the browser will be added to this section again. During the installation process, the application is added to the “Task Scheduler”, where at a certain time the browser’s behavior will be updated or changed.

If the Yandex browser opens on its own, and it starts to launch for no apparent reason, remove the entries from the scheduler:

Important! In the case of a virus, you should pay attention not only to browser updates, but also to any suspicious tasks. In the absence of a signature and a readable name, suspicion about the event should arise. It’s better to check its trust rating on the Internet in case it’s important; if not, turn it off.

How to fight the virus?

From time to time, complaints are received that the Yandex browser has begun to open on its own, is constantly added to autorun, and the “Task Manager” setting does not help. First of all, we recommend that you remember after which the browser began to open randomly. We also pay attention to other unusual manifestations in the system. If the system begins to behave incorrectly after installing individual programs, there is a high probability of infection with viruses.

It is difficult to completely remove the virus manually; it is better to use a special anti-virus scanner. What to do if Yandex browser opens on its own due to a virus:

The application is aimed at identifying and combating advertising viruses. If the Yandex browser constantly opens on its own due to viruses, after performing a scan the problem should be resolved. Sometimes the browser continues to launch without user interaction, then you will have to repeat the steps from the previous paragraphs.

Why does a window automatically open in the Yandex browser?

An equally pressing problem is when, when you start the browser, a window appears, mainly advertising. Here the reason probably lies in a virus that entered the system and changed several settings. To effectively resolve the problem, we recommend immediately removing the virus code using an antivirus. Next we restore the basic settings.

Working with a shortcut

Chromium core developers have introduced the ability to set browser launch parameters using special flags. Hackers use the function for their own purposes, telling the browser to open a certain site. For this reason, after opening the browser, we find ourselves on the sites of casinos, cinemas, and various Internet scams. Advanced viruses are capable of opening different sites each time.

Removing flags from the shortcut:

An alternative method for solving the problem is to completely delete the shortcut and create a new one: right-click on a free space on the desktop, hover the cursor over “Create” and select “Shortcut”, all that remains is to indicate the path. The executing file is located on the path C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\Yandex\YandexBrowser\Application\browser.exe, but instead of User you must specify the name of your Windows account.

Healthy! If the Yandex browser is constantly activated by itself with a new window, you will have to perform a full set of procedures that were described earlier. Changing the flags alone will not solve the problem.

Registry recovery

The easiest way to restore the correct registry settings is to use the CCleaner application, although Windows Repair also shows good results.

If a new Yandex browser window opens with advertising, clean the registry:

Important! It is better to make a backup copy before restoring the registry, since any interference with this section can lead to system failures.

Automatic recovery does not always help in the fight against viruses; let’s also perform the procedure manually:

If a different site is opened each time, we will have to calculate the source resource that redirects to various advertising sites. The easiest way to do this is through history; open it with the combination Ctrl + H while in the Yandex browser.

Incorrect Yandex browser setting

If the Yandex browser itself opens in a new window, the reason is that the default browser has been added. By changing the browser that will process all links, the phenomenon should disappear.

The easiest way to remove Yandex browser from default programs is to go to the desired browser, except Yandex, and select “Set as default” during startup. If the notification is not shown, go to settings and look for an item with the same name.

Another interesting factor is post-opening behavior. Most of us use the “Previously opened tabs” setting, but periodically there is a glitch in which the behavior changes and extraneous tabs open. It is easy to restore the settings by following the instructions:

Ads appear when opening the site

Recently, another cunning way to install advertising into the system has appeared - by making changes to the hosts file. Hackers set their IP instead of the IP address of Yandex or another service. When the browser starts, it tries to open the Yandex search engine page, but instead goes to the attacker’s resource or advertising. Similar operations can occur when gaining access to any resource.

Restoring the state of the hosts file:

Important! If the line contains 127.0.0.1 or 0.0.0.0, you should not change anything here - these are kind of stubs, often used to disable telemetry in Windows 10.

Additional solutions to the problem

If the computer independently starts launching the browser or advertising pages in it, we can use relatively radical methods.

How to disable unwanted behavior:

• Reset your browser settings. Regardless of which parameters were damaged, restoring will help solve the problem:

• Checking extensions. Viruses often attack the system comprehensively, leaving at least one place uncleaned, and the malicious code will be re-downloaded. One of the storage places and sources of infection is browser extensions. How to check them:

• Windows recovery. You will need to have a restore point created at a time when the problem did not yet exist, but the result will be certain. How to do it:

• Reinstall the browser. The most important condition is that you will have to completely remove the browser, otherwise the method is unlikely to help. Reinstall the browser from Yandex:

Now the automatic launch of the Yandex browser should end, and the browser itself will continue to be shown only by clicking the mouse. After restoring the settings, after starting the browser, tabs that were closed during the last session will begin to appear.

Hello. It’s such an unpleasant glitch, to be honest, when . Once it happened to me on Windows XP, back when there was no seven. You go to several folders and get several windows.

To be honest, I don’t even know where this problem comes from, or whether it’s some kind of virus that’s causing harm, or I heard somewhere that it’s Internet Explorer that’s playing tricks on it. But this is not so important, the main thing is how to fix this error, and I will write about this below.

I will show an example of solving this problem on the Windows 7 operating system. Yes, we still need to find out which Windows 7 you have installed, 32-bit or 64-bit.

For this purpose on the shortcut “My computer” Right-click and select “Properties”.

A window will open in which we look for “System type” and opposite it will indicate which Windows 7 you have installed. Like this:

As you can see, I have 32-bit, by the way, which one is better than what I wrote. Remember which one you have, we will need it later.

Now click “Start”, go to “All programs”, “Standard” and launch the program “Command line”.

Here we will need to write two commands in turn, but the commands for 32-bit and 64-bit are different. So, remember what Windows 7 you have and select the necessary commands for yourself.

For 32-bit:

regsvr32 “%SystemRoot%System32actxprxy.dll”
regsvr32 “%ProgramFiles%Internet Explorerieproxy.dll”

For 64-bit:

regsvr32 “%WinDir%SysWOW64actxprxy.dll”
regsvr32 “%ProgramFiles(x86)%Internet Explorerieproxy.dll”

Select one line and copy it using the combination Ctrl+V, or right-click and “Copy”. Then go to the Command Prompt (which we have already launched) and paste the code by right-clicking and selecting “Paste”.

Then we confirm the execution of the command with the “Enter” button. And we do the same with the second line.

Reboot the computer.

And one more option

Go to “My computer”, and at the top left click on “Arrange”, and then “Folder and Search Options”. A window will open in which you need to check that in the “Folder Menu” area the checkbox is set to “Open a folder in the same window”. If you have checked the item “Open each folder in a new window”, then mark the first item and click “OK”.

The problem with opening folders should be resolved, but if not, then write in the comments. We'll figure it out :).

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What if each folder opens in a new window? updated: January 11, 2015 by: admin

There may be several reasons for the situation when the browser opens by itself with advertising:

1. You have installed a web browser extension that displays unwanted advertisements.
2. You visit gaming or entertainment sites that are unsafe. From such a site you can get installation of harmful software.
3. An advertising virus has been downloaded to your computer – adware/

Dealing with the problem is not that difficult.

Job Scheduler

This is a service in Windows 10 that allows you to delete unnecessary tasks. Are you tired of ads automatically opening in your browser in a new tab, and you're wondering how to remove them? Let's take it step by step:

We told you what to do if pages with advertisements open in your browser. There is another way to get rid of this trouble.

Uninstalling software

What should I do if, when I start my computer, a browser with advertisements opens on its own? You need to remove unnecessary software.

AdwCleaner program

This software is designed to combat ad viruses. It doesn’t see everything else, so it’s not a replacement for a full-fledged antivirus. Download it from the link (adwcleaner.ru) and install it.

It is good because it cleans the registry, carefully removing all traces of adware.


Click the Scan button and everything will be done.

Browser shortcuts

Sometimes a virus attributes itself directly to the launch of a program. Check it out. Find the shortcut on your desktop. For example, Chrome. Right-click on it and select "Properties".

Check that nothing else is specified after the startup file.

If you find something other than quotation marks, delete it. Tabs or windows with advertisements will no longer open.

Protection in Yandex browser

If you use this software, then you can take advantage of the special Adguard function. Click on the menu and select add-ons.

In the “Security” section, check that Adguard is activated.


After this, unwanted messages will be blocked automatically and will no longer be opened.