Cannot open all programs on XP

When I try to open ANY program, a box comes up and says "Windows cannot open this file, to open this file, Windows needs to know what program created it." then he said: How can I choose the program or windows to look for him. Help, please

Go to http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm

Read the instructions at the top of the page, and then download and use "EXE File Association fix."  You may also use the "LNK (shortcut) file Association Fix".

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