Folder in new window?

So I've just installed Yosemite. So far, most things are ok, even wifi.. but one irritation. How do you open folders in a new finder window?? This use to be the default for me but now it opens in the same window, Microsoft and Browser style.. I want a new window when i double click on the folder. I tried changing the finder preference, by unclicking the bos 'open folders in new tab instead of new window' but they still open in the same window, unless I right click and tell it to open a new window.. I know its minor, but is there any way to change this?
Thanks,
Theo

Hi cschliek,
yes its a pain. Even in Windows, you can change that behavior. I never understood it, why have 'windows' at all if everything opens in the same one and you have to navigate back and forth? I haven't found a solution yet, except I already know my next computer will be Linux only. Still, at least this update is free, so well done for that, Apple.
Regards,
T.
P.S. yes, I found the mouse preference, thanks.

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