Cannot open exe. files without pop up asking what program to use to open the file

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• All exe files ask what program to use to open it with

  I just removed a virus on a computer Windows 7 Basic. Now when I try to open any exe file; I get the pop up asking what program to use to open the file with. It comes to any program including internet explore.

  Thank you for your help

  Hi RichCarlson,

  Follow the steps in the section "Let me fix it myself" to resolve the question of:

  When you run an .exe on a Windows Vista-based or Windows 7 computer file, the file may start another program

• How do you open the downloaded Lightroom6 file. He asked what program to use to open it.

  How to open the downloaded file Lightroom_6 LS11?

  He asked what program to use to open it.

  Just to get back to you. It was an expensive trip but I thought about it and it is actually very simple. For some reason, the ".exe" was omitted from the file. When I renamed the file with the name extension, he began the launch. Incredible. In any case, thank you for taking the time to help me.

• How to stop the computer to ask what program to use when you try to run a file ".exe"?

  Whenever I select a program runs it prompts me to choose what program should I use to run the program.  He acts like he can not find the "ini" file which allows to go along with the program.  The "ini" file usually defines the settings for the program works.  It sets up the lanes for the necessary files can be found.  How my computer is, he cannot understand the program that wants to be run because the definitions are not defined.  What can I do to fix this broken configuration? All this began after I got rid of a bunch of malicious programs.

  It seems that your .exe file associations have been lost.  To restore file associations, perform the procedure in the following site specific associations to exe.  Make sure to read the Special Summit as note specifically relates to lost .exe associations:

  'Windows XP file Association problems'
    <>http://www.dougknox.com/XP/file_assoc.htm >

  HTH,
  JW

• I have windows vista and when I click on a shortcut on the desktop I have a pop up asking what file to open it with. In order to open the file I find the actuall file.

  Original title: registry exe problem

  I have windows vista and when I click on a shortcut on the desktop I have a pop up asking what file to open it with. In order to open the file I find the actuall file. This also occurs when you download the software, which makes it difficult, because the file is not on the pc yet. All solutions?

  Looks like you may have a virus or other malware. Get your updated antivirus program and boot into Safe Mode. Note that some viruses can hide from your normal antivirus program, so you really need to scan in Safe Mode. To enter in Safe Mode when you turn on first, press F8 on every seconds until you get the menu, and then select Safe Mode. Then run a complete system scan.

  Microsoft has suggestions and offerings to

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/how-do-I-remove-a-computer-virus

  Moderator Forum Keith has a few suggestions along this line to

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-performance/Windows-Explorer-has-stopped-working/6ab02526-5071-4DCC-895F-d90202bad8b3

  If that suits him fine. If this is not the case, use system restore to go back to an earlier date at the beginning of the problem. To run system restore, click Start-> programs-> Accessories-> System Tools-> system restore. Click on the box that says show more restore points.

  You can check the corrupted system files. Open an administrator command prompt and run SFC if the above does not help. Click START, and then type sfc in the search box, right-click to SFC. EXE and click run as administrator. Then, from the command prompt type sfc/scannow.

  Finally if all else fails, you can look at the rather cryptic system event log. To make, click Start-> Control Panel-> administration-> event viewer tools. Once in Event Viewer system log-click and scroll entries looking for these "error" with indicator see if you can find guidance on where the problem may be.

  I hope this helps. Good luck.

• Failed to open all files with the extension .exe in Vista Business SP2. Dialog box appears and asks which program to use. Seems to have lost the info file assoc after virus removal.

  Failed to open all files with the extension .exe in Vista Business SP2.  Dialog box appears and asks which program to use.  Seems to have lost the info file assoc after virus removal.  Any suggestions?

  Hello

  Try the methods provided below and check if the problem persists.

  Method 1:

  Try the fix it or follow the manual for troubleshooting to solve the problem.

  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

  Note:

  The link above 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:

  How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/322756

  Method 2:

  Download and run Microsoft Safety Scanner and check if the problem is caused by a Virus/Malware.

  Microsoft safety scanner

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

• Suddenly cannot open the Pdf online. Adobe crashes with this error message: Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library program C:\Program Files SQL Server 2008\Adobe\Reader10.0\Reader\AeroRd32.exe

  Suddenly cannot open the Pdf online. Adobe crashes with this error message: Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library program C:\Program Files SQL Server 2008\Adobe\Reader10.0\Reader\AcroRd32.exe

  Uninstall your Adobe Reader software and then install the latest version fromhttp://www.adobe.com/ and see what it does for you.

  writing in the new message: * e-mail address is removed from the privacy... *

  Suddenly cannot open the Pdf online. Adobe crashes with this error message: Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library program C:\Program Files SQL Server 2008\Adobe\Reader10.0\Reader\AcroRd32.exe

• Cannot open Device Manager or services.msc a message box pops up it says "MMc cannot open the file C:\Windows\system32\devmgmt.msc.

  Original title: I can't connect to my wireless network. My convenience store does not work and I can't open the network and sharing Center. I'm sure it's some type of virus. Help, please.
  It says "an unexpected error has occurred. The Troubleshooting Wizard can not continue. "When I try to run the troubleshooter.

  When I try to open Device Manager or services.msc a message box appears, it says "MMc cannot open the file C:\Windows\system32\devmgmt.msc.

  He said also my Defender pro subscription has expired, even if I've just recently added a one year subscription.

  Hello

  You did changes to the computer before the show?

  Method 1:
  Try these steps and check if it solves the problem:
  a. click Start, type cmd, right click and select run as administrator.

  b. at the command prompt, type regsvr32 msxml3.dll , and then press ENTER.

  Method 2:
  Auditor of file system (CFS) scan to fix all of the corrupted system files. To do this, follow the steps mentioned in the link below:

  How to use the System File Checker tool to fix the system files missing or corrupted on Windows Vista or Windows 7
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833

  Method 3:
  Run a Microsoft security scanner to make sure that the computer is free from virus infection:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx
  WARNING:
  If you run the antivirus program that is infected by the virus scan will get deleted. Therefore, reinstall the program. Also if the files and folders are affected by the virus, while they might even get deleted

  See the steps in the link and check.

  Windows wireless and wired network connection problems
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/wired-and-wireless-network-connection-problems-in-Windows

• Cannot open files or programs, error: Windows needs to know what program to use.

  Original title: I can't open any programs.

  Today, I tried to free up space for some games, I tried to download. In the Remove Programs process I must have learned something really important. Now, all of the icons on the desktop are white and I can't open anything. None of the programs, folders, files, photos. The pop up according to open this file, windows needs to know what program to use. It does give me an option to choose a program and I can't open my internet browser unless I have to go through some point average round through my control panel. If there is a way to solve this problem, it would be really useful. I think that the computer uses Windows Xp.Thank you

  Hello

  Method 1
  Follow the steps in the article to fix your .exe file.

  Cannot open files with extensions such as.exe, .com, and.lnk on a Windows XP-based computer
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/923077

  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 the following article: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756

  Method 2
  I suggest you run virus scan online by using the Microsoft safety scanner.

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

  Note: when you do an antivirus online, you will lose data that are affected by the virus. Microsoft is not responsible for the loss of this data.

  Method 3
  I suggest you try the steps from the following link:
  
  How to change or choose the program that starts when you double-click a file in Windows XP
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307859

  Method 3
  If you still have problems, check in a new user account

  How to copy data from a corrupted to a new profile in Windows XP user profile
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/811151

• XP, Windows Media Player tries to open each file and responds with, "windows media player cannot open the file.

  I can't even go to open, ' Change / Remove Programs "Control Panel. Same shortcuts on my desktop are not open without WMP trying to open the first file. Why is it in the middle of everything? How can I disable WMP or stop trying to open all files, media files that are not same? There version of WMP 9, but when I try to download a newer version, it won't work because WMP keeps popping up, saying: it cannot open the file.

  Hello

  Were there any changes (hardware or software) to the computer before the show?

  Perform the steps in the article mentioned below and check if the problem persists.

  Windows Media Player invalid file Error Message Format

  Hope this information helps.

• Cannot cannot run .exe file, but only one user.

  I have 4 users put in place in Windows XP Media. Only one user has the problem that windows does not let him run the .exe files. get error asking what program I want to use to open this type of file. 3 other users do not have a problem. How do I fix this one

  Hello

  1. don't you make changes on the computer before the show?
  2. What is the exact error message?

  Method 1:
  Run the fix it and check.
  Diagnose and repair Windows files and folders problems automatically
  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/windows_file_and_folder_diag/en-us

  Method 2:
  You can try the steps in the link and check if it helps:
  How to change or choose the program that starts when you double-click a file in Windows XP

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307859

  Method 3:
  If the steps above fail then you can try the steps in knowledge base article and check.
  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#appliesTo

  Note: 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 in Windows:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/322756

• I get a message saying "Windows cannot open the file...". »

  I had a lot of problems with infections, so I was running many scanning programs.

  After getting my computer almost completely cleaned, I ran the Super Anti-Spyware program.  We find 3 infections, which I'd delete (I don't have no way of knowing that I removed).

  Since then, whenever I try to open a program, or even Windows Update, etc., I get a message saying:

  "Windows cannot open the file.  To open this file, Windows needs to know what kind of program has created.  Windows can go online to search automatically, or you can manually select from a list of programs.

  When I go on the web, I get a lot of options, which are almost free scans that then charge for fixing.  I am also very scared that I can also get another infection from these sites.

  I hope someone can help me solve this problem.

  StanEp

  Yes, each method is a set of measures to try and then go ahead and try each one separate.

  2 method will reset the executable (.exe) extension that will allow you to open programs. It is not clear what exactly you are trying to open so that it can have no effect.

  Keep in mind that the damage caused by malware can be irreversible, in the case of relocations are necessary.

• Get the Error Message When you try to reinstall Vista: Windows cannot open the required file: E:\Sources\install.wim

  I'm trying to reinstall windows vista for the following reasons:

  1. I have SQL Server 2008 installed on my computer.  I deleted some files a long time ago and it screwed something and I couldn't reinstall.
  2. I had partitioned my hard drive for vista half and half SuSE and I deleted who and when I did, I think I deleted another partition - my recovery partition (E:\?).
  3. I need to clean my laptop.

  When I try to start the installation of a disk and I put in my product key, I get the following error:

  Windows cannot open the required file E:\Sources\install.wim.  The file does not exist.  Make suure all files required for installation are available, and restart the installation.  Error code: 0 x 80070002.

  Let me know if you have any ideas how I can fix it.  My next step was to recreate this E directory and download the install.wim file and re start the installation.  I could not find the file install.wim well.

  Rob

  Hi Rob,

  I checked the link you provided.  What you downloaded was just the Vista recovery environment.  You cannot actually re - install Vista with that and if you blew your recovery partition unfortunately you may be out of luck.  You blew your partition containing Vista runs so the SFC will be of no help either.  I wish I had better news for you, but I don't see any way o get on without a Vista DVD.  I have good news for you if.  When you get your HP drive if you have problems with the installation, we will be able to help you with that.

  Take care and let us know if you need assistance when the disc arrives. Locutys of Borg

  Resistance is futile

  If you don't succeed the first time skydiving probably isn't for you!

• WINDOWS cannot OPEN THE FILE D:\Sources\Install.wim REQUIERED. Make sure that all required files for installation aare available and restart the installation. Error code: 0x8007000D,.

  IM TRYING to re - INSTALL WINDOWS VISTA ON MY T-6321 to the front door, BUT WHEN I INSERT THE DISC, AND INSTALL, a MESSAGE APPEARS SAYING: WINDOWS cannot OPEN THE FILE D:\Sources\Install.wim REQUIERED. Make sure that all required files for installation aare available and restart the installation. Error code: 0x8007000D, SHOULD ALL BE ON THE DISCALREADY?

  Hi JRCLNSIN100,

   

  Welcome to Microsoft Answers Forums.

  We would like to get some more information from you to help solve your problem. You better, please answer the following questions.

  ·         What is the disk you use to reinstall?

  ·         Is this a recovery or reinstalling the disc you are using?

  ·         When exactly do you get this error message?

  ·         What is the edition of Windows Vista, you try to install?

  ·         How old is the drive that you are using?

  ·         How are you starting the installation process?

  After researching the error 0x8007000D code is essentially due to file corruption and a problem with the drive itself.

  First check if you have scratches or dust on the disc and clean the surface and try again.

  To check if the disk is wrong, you will need to copy the contents of the DVD to the hard drive and try to install using that.

  To perform a flat installation of Windows Vista, follow these steps.

  Note The hard disk must have at least 3 GB of free space on the disk for the Windows Vista installation files. The hard disk must have at least 15 GB of additional disk space to install Windows Vista. For more information about system requirements for Windows Vista, see the Microsoft Web site at the following address:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/products/windowsvista/editions/SystemRequirements.mspx

  1. Insert the Windows Vista installation disc.
  2. Start Windows Explorer.
  3. In Windows Explorer, click to select the drive for the Windows Vista installation disc.
  4. On the Edit menu, click select all.
  5. On the Edit menu, click copy.
  6. Click to select the hard disk you want to contain the flat installation files.
  7. On the file menu, point to new, click the folder, type Windows Vista Setupand then press ENTER.
  8. Double-click the Windows Vista Setup program, and then click Paste on the Edit menu.
  9. Double-click Setup.exe, and then follow the instructions that appear.

  See the link below for more information on flat installation.

  How to perform a flat installation of Windows Vista

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928902

  This problem can also occur if the firmware of the DVD drive is defective or obsolete.

  If the step above does not resolve the question suggests that you install the latest drivers for the DVD player on the computer.

  For more information please visit the link below.

  Error message when you try to install Windows Vista by using the DVD drive on the computer: "Windows cannot install required files".

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/930984

  Hope this information is useful.

  Let me know if it worked.

  All the best!

  Thanks and greetings

  Halima S - Microsoft technical support.

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• recover my system. used to install Windows Vista. get the message cannot open the file E:\Sources\Install.wim. Also the code error 0 x 80070002

  So all this started because I tried to clean my computer to give to a friend. I tried refomatting the hard drive, but something was wrong here. After that, when I turn on the computer I get a black screen with message Bootmgr missing. I read a little inside and saw that I could download a Windows Vista recovery disk because my computer did not come with one.
  After that I downloaded and burned the ISO image to a CD, things started looking better. I got to the screen when you select the language and keyboard. Then install windows screen. My options there were 'Install now' and 'repair your computer '. When I try to install, I put in my product key that seems fine. The next message I get is "Windows cannot open the required file E:\Sources\Install.wim. The file does not exist. Make sure all files required for installation are available, and restart the installation. "Error code: 0 x 80070002.
  When I try to repair, he said "select an operating system to repair, and then click Next."
  Operating System: Windows Vista (TM) Home Basic (recovered)
  Partition Size: 34318 MB
  Location: (D :) ACER
  If you do not see your operating system listed, click on load drivers to load the drivers for your hard drives. I try to select Windows Vista retrieved and clicked Next, but what is said "this version of system recovery options is not compatible with the version of windows that you want to repair" or get a recovery of tools such as repair system, System Restore, complete pc windows, tool windows and command promy memory diagnostic restoration. the only problem is he says operatins system: (unknown) unknown local disk...

  Any help would be appreciated. Really want to give my friend a laptop that wont even turn on. Laughing out loud

  Was it Neosmart?

  This isn't an installation disc. It's a record of startup repair!
  You use the repair disk option, not Install.

  How to get Vista recovery Media and/or to use the Vista recovery Partition on your computer.

  There is no Vista free download legal available.

  https://secure.TX.Acer.com/rcdb/main.aspx?brand=Acer

  Contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send a recovery disk/s Vista set.

  Normally, they do this for a cost of $ small.

  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

  In addition, ask them if you have a recovery Partition on your computer/laptop to restore it to factory settings.

  See if a manual provided with the computer or go to the manufacturer's website, email or you can call for information on how to make a recovery.

  Normally, you have to press F10 or F11; Acer is in some models Alt + F10 at startup to start the recovery process...

  Another way I've seen on some models is press F8 and go to a list of startup options, and launch a recovery of standards of plant with it, by selecting the repair option.

  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

  Ask them if you can also make recovery disk/s for the recovery Partition in case of a system Crash or hard drive failure.

  They will tell you how to do this.

  Every computer manufacturer has their own way of making recovery disk/s.

  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

  Or borrow a good Microsoft Vista DVD (not Dell, HP, etc).
  A good Vista DVD contains all versions of Vista.
  The product key determines which version of Vista is installed.

  There are 2 disks of Vista: one for 32-bit operating system, and one for 64-bit operating system.

  If install a cleaning is required with a good DVD of Vista (not HP, Dell recovery disks):

  Go to your Bios/Setup, or the Boot Menu at startup and change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order, then reboot with the disk in the drive.

  At the startup/power on you should see at the bottom of the screen either F2 or DELETE, go to Setup/Bios or F12 for the Boot Menu

  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/918884

  MS advice on the conduct of clean install.

  http://www.theeldergeekvista.com/vista_clean_installation.htm

  A tutorial on the use of a clean install

  http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/winvista_install_03.asp

  Super Guide Windows Vista Installation

  After installation > go to the website of the manufacturer of your computer/notebook > drivers and downloads Section > key in your model number > get latest Vista drivers for it > download/install them.

  Save all data, because it will be lost during a clean installation.

  See you soon. Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner