All .exe files will open with registry Editior

Original title: programs try to open with the registry editor

I tried to have one of my games open with the appropriate emulator and it changed all my .exe files. I tried to fix it, but I did, some have all programs to open it with the registry editor and now I can't open anything unless I find another way to do this. help would be appreciated.

Hello

Were there any changes made on the computer before the show?

This problem may occur when you accidentally change parameters of type for the file .exe in Folder Options. Sometimes it can happen because of the virus also.

Method 1:
I suggest you try the procedure described in the link and check if it helps.

When you run an .exe on a Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 computer file, the file can start another program
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950505

Important: This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
322756 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756/)
How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

Method 2:
If the problem persists you can scan your computer anti-virus using the Microsoft Safety Scanner.

Microsoft safety scanner will help us to get rid of software viruses, spyware and other malicious software.

The Microsoft Security Scanner is a downloadable security tool for free which allows analysis at the application and helps remove viruses, spyware and other malware. It works with your current antivirus software.

http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

Note: The Microsoft Safety Scanner ends 10 days after being downloaded. To restart a scan with the latest definitions of anti-malware, download and run the Microsoft Safety Scanner again.

Warning: If you run the antivirus program that is infected by the virus scan will get deleted. Therefore, reinstall the program. Also, if files and folders are affected by the virus, while they might even get deleted.

For more information, please see the link.

When you open a file on a Windows-based computer, the file may start another program
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2656106

Important: This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
322756 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756/)
How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

I hope this information helps!

Tags: Windows

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