How can I fix the issue of hard drives not opening when double clicked on?

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The issue involves a Windows XP user unable to open hard drives by double-clicking or pressing enter, requiring right-click and selecting 'explore' instead. The problem persists across all drives, with the first option in the right-click menu showing as "Auto" instead of "Open." The user deleted the "autorun.inf" file and performed error checking on system files, which temporarily resolved the issue, but the "autorun.inf" file reappeared, leading to the problem recurring. This suggests a potential issue with autorun settings or malware that recreates the autorun file.
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hi guys,
when i double click on any hard drive,it is not opening.Even if i press enter,it is not opening.I have to right click and select 'explore', only then it is opening in new window..

can someone help me to troubleshoot this problem?
 
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What operating system?

Is this the drive that the OS is installed on?
 
rty640 said:
What operating system?

Is this the drive that the OS is installed on?

i am using windows xp..the os is installed on c: drive and i have 4 more drives..i have this problem in all drives..when i right click any hard drive,i am getting the first option as "Auto" and not "open" so i deleted the "autorun.inf" file in all drives and perfermed error checking for system files..it worked..but again that autorun.inf file created and the problem comes again..
 

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