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• 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

• I think I messed up. almost everything that I opened that leads me to adobe. Cannot open files or programs menu. ?

  I went where I shoud'nt have been in settings and now and cannot open some files or some of all programs. Cannot open the control panel, he is shooting back is unable to open the file in an adobe window and files are now marked with the adobe logo. System Restore does not help. I can always open internet but use printer ect. They also show adobe in the window... Then I get a WINDOWS saying search the Web for the program to open or browse. I'm exausted out everywhere is going to fix this problem with no result other than buying something that I know can be done without. Thank you Robert K b.

  Hi Robert K B,.
   
  It seems that the file on your computer is corrupted, and the default program to open files is set to Adobe Reader.
   
  Method 1: As a first step of troubleshooting, you can uninstall Adobe Reader and check if the file associations are defined by default.
   
  Method 2:
  Once you uninstall Adobe on your computer, follow these steps to resolve the problem:
   

  a. Click Start, click Run, and type command

  b. type the following commands one by one:

  cd\windows
  Regedit

  c. If the Registry Editor opens successfully, then navigate to the following key:

  HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT \ exefile-shell-open-command

  d. double-click the (default) value in the right pane.

  e. delete the current value data, and then type:

  "%1" %*
  (ie., quote-percent-one-quote-space-percent-asterisk.)

  f. navigate to: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe

  • In the right pane, set (default) exefile

  g. quit the registry editor.

  Check if this helps you.

• cannot open files or programs with icons

  Whenever I try to open files by using icons or shortcuts, I get the following message: System call failed. It has a title of explorer.exe on the box. I can't even get into Control Panel

  Hi Steve,.

  If you are using Vista, go to http://www.mydigitallife.info/2008/06/22/reset-and-fix-broken-windows-vista-file-ext-and-type-associations-include-exe-com-sys-zip-lnk-folder-drive/ and scroll down to EXE and click or double-click it to run the program to restore EXE file associations.  Once done, do the same for LNK entry.  That should restore your programs.  If you use Windows 7, go to http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/19449-default-file-type-associations-restore.html. If you are using XP, go to http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm.

  Good luck.

  Kosh

• I get error messages, cannot open files or programs, icons on the desktop will not respond, will not recgonize creators of computer files.

  icons are not normal, downloaded progam icons do not show up on desktop, errors of all kinds of files, cannot load down internet Explorer.

  Thank you

  icons are not normal, downloaded progam icons do not show up on desktop, errors of all kinds of files, cannot load down internet Explorer.

  Thank you

  Rebuild your icon cache. It could be damaged

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/117229-icon-cache-rebuild.html use an easier Option.

  For the benefits of others looking for answers, please mark as answer suggestion if it solves your problem.

• Cannot open any desktop shortcut, get this message: this file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create an association in the folder option Control Panel > can't open anything in the control panel.

  Cannot open any desktop shortcut, get this message: this file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create an association in the folder option control panel > can't open anything in the control panel. And when you try to download patches get message saying "microsoft cannot find the file. Tried to copy the 'rundll32.exe' file in system32 but does not work, can not even open the clock! Help, please.

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Office/default.aspx

  Office at the above link forums

  XP forums:

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/category/WindowsXP

  Link above is for XP Forums.

  There is a list of the different Forums XP to the link above to help you.

  You get the help you need there.

  Here is the Vista Forums.

  See you soon

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Downloaded Acrobat Reader - Widows 7 OS.  Adobe has taken over several of my desktop/start menu icons.   Adobe, I cannot open the original programs.

  Downloaded Acrobat Reader - Widows 7 OS.  Adobe has taken over several of my desktop/start menu icons.   Adobe, I cannot open the original programs.

  This can be useful: Application, file icons change in Acrobat/Reader icon

• Do not open the video file with the error "the file you download cannot open the default program".

  By double clicking on a file video I now get the following message "the file you download cannot open the default program" while previously he opened the file. This occurred after using Microsoft Fix - it for trial purposes, so what has changed.

  Original title: this message is received when I try to open a file by clicking twice - the file you download cannot open the default program

  Hello

  1. Are you dealing with the issue is with the opening of specific or all video files video files?
  2. What is the name of Microsoft fixit are you referring to?

  Set by default to read video files and verify if works.

  Change the programs that Windows uses by default:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/change-which-programs-Windows-uses-by-default

  It will be useful.

• I chose to open files by default .exe for internet explore. Now I can't open microsoft word2007, Notepad, mozilla, chrome, etc etc as iexplorer opens when I click on any program. How to return back?

  I chose to open files by default .exe for internet explore. Now, I can't open chrome, mozilla, Notepad, microsoft, etc., etc. like iexplorer opens when I click on any program. How to return back?

  I tried this solution

  "When you run an .exe on a Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 computer file, the file can start another program."

  microsoft community.
  The problem I encounter is that I can't even open Notepad or command prompt window window download internet explore opens and I'm stuck there. Please help me get out of this quagmire.

  Hi Wiillam,

  This problem occurs because the icon cache is not updated correctly.

  Refer to:

  Note: 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:
  (http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Back-up-the-registry ) How to back up and restore the registry in Windows.

  Icons change incorrectly in Windows

• config file error could not open the file line column 0 0 onfig file error cannot open file row 0 column 0 - whenever I try to open my hp game console

  original title: config file error could not open the file column line 0 0

  onfig file error cannot open file row 0 column 0 - whenever I try to open my hp game console... I get this error message...

  Hello

  Was the HP works well before game console? If Yes, then do you remember any hardware/software changes, after which the problem started?

  Method 1: I would say you put the computer to boot and then check if the problem is caused by any third-party application.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Note: After troubleshooting, be sure to set the computer to start as usual as mentioned in step 7 in the above article.

  Method 2: I would say as you uninstall and reinstall the HP game console and check to see if it helps:

  Uninstall or change a program

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/uninstall-or-change-a-program

  You can also try posting your question in the HP Support forums.

  HP Support Forums - operating systems and software

  http://h30434.www3.HP.com/T5/desktop-operating-systems-and/BD-p/OSandSW

• Cannot open files stored in "my documents". Pop - up says I should use powerpoint.

  original title: file associations

  Cannot open files stored in "my documents".  Pop - up says I should use powerpoint.  I had problems with file association recently and still have not solved it.

  Hi johnwatkins,

  ·         The question is limited to PowerPoint files?

  ·         How have you tried to solve the problem?

  Check if you have followed the suggestions in this article.

  How to change or choose the program that starts when you double-click a file in Windows XP

• Cannot open files on disk seagate desk top

  Cannot open files

  We do not have enough information about the problem to be able to give targeted aid.  What is an external USB drive?  You can see the files/folders through Windows Explorer?  You can access the properties of the files and you can validate that you (your user name) have permissions to open the files?  Can you copy, cut and paste the files in the desktop player?  You can move the files to another drive or to your main computer, and if you move them, they then open?  Were you ever able to open these files and, if so, what have you done since then that may have stopped that (changes in approval, changes to the user profile, installed software security of any kind,...)  Please answer these questions in a response do you (assuming that permissions instructions do not resolve your issue).

  It may be a permissions problem.

  To view your permissions, right-click on the file/folder, click Properties, and check the Security tab.  Check the permissions you have by clicking on your user name (or group of users).  Here are the types of permissions, you may have: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/What-are-permissions.  You must be an administrator or owner to change the permissions (and sometimes, being an administrator or even an owner is not sufficient - there are ways to block access (even if a smart administrator knows these ways and can move them - but usually should not because they did not have access, usually for a very good reason).)  Here's how to change the permissions of folder under Vista: http://www.online-tech-tips.com/windows-vista/set-file-folder-permissions-vista/.
   
  To resolve this problem with folders, appropriating the files or the drive (as an administrator) and give you all the rights.  Right-click on the folder/drive, click Properties, click the Security tab and click on advanced and then click the owner tab.  Click on edit, and then click the name of the person you want to give to the property (you may need to add if it is not there--or maybe yourself). If you want that it applies to subfolders and files in this folder/drive, then check the box to replace the owner of subcontainers and objects, and click OK.  Back and now there is a new owner for files and folders/player who can change the required permissions.  You can change now switched to read-only (even if the main folder indicates that they are always read-only - you can access yourself as the owner).  You can keep them in read-only to other users, customers and administrators even (although they can support themselves and access, if they wish, and it is really not that you can do to stop it except protect the file with a password by using a 3rd party product.)  Here is more information on the ownership of a file or a folder: http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/67717-take-ownership-file.html.

  Good luck and I hope this helps!

  Lorien - a - MCSE/MCSA/network + / A +.

• Cannot open "Change startup programs" in the control panel

  Cannot open 'Change startup programs' in Control Panel. When I try to run "Start change programs", I get an error message that says: "cannot find 'C:\Program'. Make sure you typed the right name and try again. "Is there anyway that I can replace this file without having to reinstall the operating system?

  Hello

  The message means there is a bad path value (probably is something that must be enclosed in quotation marks). The problem is finding * that * one is bad. Try this way:

  Click Start, and type Windows Defender, and then the . Click on tools, and then click Software Explorer. It opens for you? (this is the same list that you get from the control panel). If this is not the case, how it fails? Good luck, Rick Rogers, aka "Crazy" - Microsoft MVP http://mvp.support.microsoft.com Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

• . ZXP download: 'CC cannot open files of this type." What to do next?

  I searched up and down through this forum and Google, I updated my app CCloud twice (today), I updated to the latest version Photoshop (today), I looked into the link "Where" the desired Web page plug-in:

  https://creative.Adobe.com/addons/products/12143#.V7SXuI6XuQ8

  But after downloading the plug-in, I can't figure out how to get the file in my downloads folder into something that I can use.

  Whenever I try to unzip/unpack/open the file in the downloads folder, I get

  < < the document 'FreePuzzlePieces_1_0_0.zxp' could not be opened. Creative cloud cannot open files of this type. > >

  If my desktop creative cloud application cannot open the file .zxp, which should then try? Thank you very much.

  [MBPro retina mid-2014, BONE 10.11.4, fully paid subscription, latest browser Firefox CC]

  Hi Mika,

  Sorry to hear that. First, please make sure that you have enabled in the desktop synchronization CC application and you use the same ID website modules like the CC desktop application. If this does not work there is a free utility that would allow to install a file .zxp like this to:

  ZXPInstaller

  I hope this helps.

  Jonathan

• New blank tab window cannot open file, new tab. In Tools/Options/tabs o open new windo w in a new tab?

  New blank tab window cannot open file, new tab . In Tools/Options/tabs I checked open new window in a new tab?

  The "Ask Toolbar" is probably originally in the version of Firefox 3.6.13. Disable this extension or uninstall it.