My folders open all over the place - basic I know, but can't find out why!

Hi all, this is a recent problem which has started with folders and sub folders on my Mac. When I used to open a folder and then open a sub-folder from inside it, they opened in the same window ie one replaced the other meaning I only ever had one window open at any time. Now the folders have started opening as new windows, I have to close each one manually after opening the new one, and I can't seem to go back to my old setting.
The box in finder>preferences> "always open folders in new window" is unchecked.
How can I get my old settings back? It's basic I know but I can't find any previous answer to this one.

Hi Heather, try Scott Radloff's User Tip here.
As for the menu bar extra, try this: Navigate to ~(Home)/Library/Preferences/com.apple.systemuiserver.plist and delete that file then log out and back in or restart. Your menu bar should return to default.
-mj
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