Open File and Open Path does not work

[yic]

Hello,
I just downloaded the portable zip 64-bit version of Everything onto a windows 10 laptop. The app finds files quickly, as expected. However, when right-clicking a file result and selecting "Open File" from the context-menu it opens the file's properties, and the same happens when clicking "Open Path." Googling it, Google's AI result gave this answer:

In voidtools Everything, the "Open Path" context menu item, when selected for a file, should open the file's folder in Windows Explorer and highlight the file, not open the file's properties. If it's opening the properties dialog instead, it indicates a configuration issue in Everything's settings. You can fix this by modifying the "Open Path" command in the context menu settings.
Here's how to change it:
Open Everything and go to Tools > Options > General > Context Menu.
Select the "Open Path" item.
In the "Command" box, replace the existing code (likely $openpath("%1")) with this: $exec("%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe" /select,"%1").
Click OK to save the changes.
This modification ensures that the "Open Path" command correctly opens the folder containing the selected file and highlights that file within the folder. If you still encounter issues, consider restarting Everything or your computer.

I tried it, and it does fix it but not for "open file". Also, it does not open the directory with that file highlighted, meaning I have to run a search within file explorer for that file in a massive directory (defeats the whole purpose) and for some files it does not seem to open the right directory at all.

[void]

Please try the following open path command:

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$exec("%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe" /n,/e,/select,"%1")

[therube]

when right-clicking a file result and selecting "Open File" from the context-menu

Shouldn't that just be, "Open" (rather then "Open File")?
Running a program which changes the context-menu (items, defaults)?


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Is the (Everything) Context Menu -> Explore -> Show this item, effectual?
Or does it only come into play in particular circumstances (like if Open (files) didn't "exist" for some reason)?
(As in, if I add, Explore -> Show this item, I'm still not seeing any, 'Explore' context menu item?)

[void]

The right click context menu should show Open.

However, Everything has two entries for Open under Tools -> Options -> Context menu.
One for files and one folder folders.

I assume yic is referring to the Open (Files) option.

Is the (Everything) Context Menu -> Explore -> Show this item, effectual?

Not since Windows XP.

XP had the option to open and explorer
open = show explorer without the folder sidebar.
explore = show explorer with the folder sidebar.

[abtxu]

Hi Void,

I have a similar issue, but it’s probably not worth a new post, so I’m commenting here.

I recall that previous versions of Everything opened paths/folders in a new tab in QTTabBar, but newer versions open a separate File Explorer window instead.

I’m trying to figure out how to fix this. Below is a solution using AHK:

https://superuser.com/questions/1768218 ... windows-11

After some trial and error, I got it working:

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;; https://superuser.com/questions/1768218/how-to-open-folders-from-everything-search-in-a-new-tab-windows-11?rq=1

#SingleInstance, Force
SendMode Input
SetWorkingDir, %A_ScriptDir%

WinGet, ids, List, ahk_class CabinetWClass

;; copy path, which I have set to Alt+c
send !c

if (ids != 0){
    Loop, %ids% {
        this_id := ids%A_Index%
        WinActivate, ahk_id %this_id%
        WinWaitActive, ahk_id %this_id%,, 2
        active := WinActive(ahk_class CabinetWClass)
        if (active != 0) {
            send, ^t
            ; if there are arguments, Ctrl+l and the enter the arguemtn
            Sleep, 10
						send, ^l
						Sleep, 10

						;; cannot get the path with %1%, so I have to first copy the path and then paste it here
						;; send, %1%
						
            send, ^v
						send, {enter}
            break
        }
    }
}
else {
    Run, % "explorer"
}

Is there a simpler way to open a path/folder in a new tab instead of a new File Explorer window? The URL above mentions "Computer\HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shell\opennewtab". I’m wondering if Everything has a built-in command to do this, which would avoid the need for an AHK script.

Thanks in advance.

[void]

Please try enabling os_allow_dll_current_directory in Everything 1.5:

• From the Start menu, search for:
  regedit
• Right click Registry Editor and click Run as administrator.
• In the Registry Editor, navigate to:
  
  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies
• Create the following key:
  
  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\voidtools
• Create the following key:
  
  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\voidtools\Everything
• In this new key, on the right, create a new DWORD value.
• Set the value name to:
  os_allow_dll_exe_directory
• Set the value data to:
  1

Restart Everything (Everything -> File -> Exit)

1392a: how to open folders in new tabs like before?

[abtxu]

Thanks Void, your instructions worked! I didn't know that Everything-1.5 is ready for use, and I am happy continue using it.