Cannot read CDs/DVDs, get the error "file does not have a program associated with it for this task" under XP
Cannot read a cd or dvd to print
Hi WayneMarkland,
· What happens when you try to play an audio CD?
· How do you print DVDs?
· When exactly do you get the error message?
I suggest trying the Microsoft Fixit and/or manual steps from the following links and check if it helps:
Diagnose and repair Windows files and folders problems automatically
You receive an error message when you try to start a program that has the an.exe file name extension
How to change or choose the program that starts when you double-click a file in Windows XP
I hope this helps.
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Hi kathyo722,
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Run the fix article-
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Office & recent locations & grterror msg:This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Please install a program or, if it is already installed. create an asssociationin the default programs control panel.Information given in the new thread:Error Msg When you try open office spaces & recent since the win Explorerwhen im in windows Explorer and click on the desktop or the recent places the link I get a msg of error and they will not open, but all others open. I posted pictures of error msg to skydrive yesterday.Hello
Welcome to the Microsoft Community Forums.
I see you've found an error "file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action" when you click office and recent places.
- Have you made changes on the computer before this problem?
- What is the full error message?
I suggest you to report to us the screenshot of the Advanced window so that we can understand what exactly the situation.
See:
Use SkyDrive download collected files and post screen shot/image
http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/w7itproui/thread/4fc10639-02dB-4665-993a-08d865088d65The average while you can try the following steps and check if the error reappears.
Method 1:
Step 1:
Start the computer in safe mode and check the number.
Some options, including the mode safe mode, start Windows in a limited State, where only the essential is started. If a problem doesn't reappear when you start in safe mode, you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers and services as a possible cause.
Follow this link provided below to start your computer in safe mode.
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/advanced-startup-options-including-safe-mode
Step 2:
Put the computer to boot and check if the problem persists.
To help resolve the error and other messages, you can start Windows 7 by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This type of boot is known as a "clean boot". A clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.
How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135Note: After troubleshooting, be sure to set the computer to start as usual as mentioned in step 3 of the KB article provided above.
Method 2: I also suggest that you scan your computer with the Microsoft Security Scanner, which would help us to get rid of 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.
Important: During the scan of the hard drive if bad sectors are found, the scanner tries to repair this sector, all available on which data may be lost.
It will be useful.
Back with the details so that we can help you further. We also indicate the result of the suggested steps.
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XP SP3 with ALL critical & almost all critics not updated.
I'm trying to follow the instructions in MS Article 871122 OTF Windows to configure my wireless network settings.
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Ok. That's what steps 1 and 2 of the instructions in KB 871122. You are now up to step 3.
Now we will solve the problem "file does not have a program associated with it". Go tohttp://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm . Read the explanatory text and then click the 5th from the top:CPL file Association Fix download the zip file, extract the reg file, then run it.
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I click on the links in the email and get a box that says: "this file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action" and the link cannot be opened.
Suggestions;
1. make sure that your e-mail program is your default program.
2. make sure that your Internet Explorer, or your main browser has all its faults.
You can do both of the above by following these steps...
Start button > right column, click default programs > click Set Your Default programs...
1. click on your e-mail program > it doesn't say "this program has all its defaults"?
If not, click on choose by default for this program > check all boxes below the list > click on save when finished.2 do the same as above for your Internet Explorer, or your main browser.
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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.
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You get the help you need there.
Here is the Vista Forums.
See you soon
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What is the attachment file extension? If you know what program should open with, just do the following.1. download and save the attachment to the office.
2. right click on the saved file.
3. Select: Open with on the shortcut menu.
4. click on: choose [default] program.
5. Select: The appropriate program.
6. check: always use the selected program to open this type of file.
7. click on OK.This should allow you to open these attachments directly from email address now. -
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Hi Leroy,
I would like to know some information about the problem so that we can help you better.
The question is specific to the PDF files?
Thank you for details on the issue.
I also know that the inconvenience that you are experiencing because of the problem mentioned. I will definitely help you.
This problem may occur if the exact program is not associated with the file you are trying to open.
I suggest you to set default programs and associate a file type with a program properly.
Please see this link:
Change programs that Windows 7 uses by default
https://support.Microsoft.com/en-us/help/18539/Windows-7-change-default-programsI hope this information helps.
Please let us know if you need more help.
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Original title: associate together
Hi all
Whenever I click on an icon, it comes up with an error message saying "this file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create an associatiob in the control panel of binding together"Corsica, I had a quick glance in the control panel and there is no. Can someone please?
Hi, blixy16.
First of all, I suggest that ensure you that your computer is virus-free. You can start with themalicious software removal tool. Additional suggestions are available in the forum topic Microsoft Answers "How to get rid of malware .
As a result, to determine if the problem you are experiencing is caused by one or more system files that are used by Windows, run the System File Checker tool. The System File Checker tool analyzes the system files and replaces incorrect versions of system files by using the correct versions.
To run the System File Checker tool, follow these steps:
- Click Start and type cmd in the box start the search.
- Right click on cmd in the list programs, and then click Run as administrator.
- If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type your password or click on continue
- At the command prompt, type the following line and press ENTER:
sfc/scannow (note the space before the backslash) - When the analysis is complete, test to see if the problem you are experiencing is resolved.
If you still have problems, fixes for Windows Vista file association of Microsoft MVP Ramesh Srinivasan can be useful.
Edit to add this document explaining the difficulty of association file above: corrected my mistake of context Menu Manage computer "this file is not an associated program" in Windows 7/Vista - The Winhelponline Blog
Corrine, Microsoft MVP (consumer security). This announcement is in my opinion and does not necessarily reflect the opinion or the opinion of Microsoft, its employees or other MVPS and is provided without warranty and not an entitlement.
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I get the forllowing error whenever I try to open anything and cannot access the folders...
This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create association in set Association contorl Panel.
Hello
Method 1:
You can follow these steps and check if it helps:
a. open default programs by clicking the Start button, type programs by default and then clicking default programs.
b. click on associate a type of file or Protocol with a program.
This opens the list of extensions. Click on one of the extensions.
c. to change the default program for the particular extension, click on the button to change program.
d. Select the program you want to open with, and then click Ok.Alternatively, you can check the link for change that uses default Windows programs
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/change-which-programs-Windows-uses-by-defaultMethod 2:
You may scan Run System File Checker (SFC) to correct all of the corrupted system files. To do this, follow the steps mentioned in the link:
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:
You can check the question in the new user account.
For more information, visit the below mentioned link:http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/create-a-user-account
If the problem is resolved in the new user account, you may have corrupted profile.
Here is the link for troubleshooting a corrupted profile, you can follow the steps mentioned in the link.
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/fix-a-corrupted-user-profile
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I am running Windows XP. My deleted security a software threatens malware a few days before and since any file or program I select in the desktop, start menu or results of the status bar in a notice that "this file doesn't have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create an association in the folder options panel. Nothing I've tried has worked! Help!
Run the EXE File Association Fix http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm
You probably also need to run the LNK (shortcut) file Association problem from the same site.Be sure to read the instructions at the top of the page.
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Original title: all my programs have become more associated with their shortcuts in my windows start.
All my programs became most associated with their shortcuts. If I click on anything whatsoever on my desk, a window appears: "this file has no program associated with it for performing this action. Create an association in the control panel to define the Associations. " I must do this for each shortcut? Microsoft Word, all my accessories, none of the links are attached to nothing. Y at - it a quick fix to my problem, or I am looking at a restore of the entire system? Help, please!
Look at the tutorial on changing to default file associations.
http://www.mydigitallife.info/how-to-edit-or-change-file-type-or-extension-associations-default-programs-in-Windows-Vista/It should help to solve your problem.
Thank you
Marilyn
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Hi Randy,
Welcome to the Windows Vista answers Forum!
I have a few questions about your concerns:
(a) game in which you try to read?
(b) is this the case with all games or any game in particular?
(c) you are trying to play the games that are built with Window Vista?
(d) what version of Window Vista do you use?
You can also try the suite of measures to define the association:
1. open the control panel. (Classic view)
2 click the default programs icon.
3 click on the link associated with a file type or Protocol with a program . (See screenshot below)
4 click the extension file type to change which program .exe association opens. (See screenshot below)
NOTE: It may take a while to load up5 click on change program button.
6 if the list, select the program that you want to be associated with (opens) the file extension. (See screenshot below)
(A) check the always use the selected program to open this type of program , and then click OK.
7 if the program is not listed, then click the Browse button and navigate to the .exe of the program you want to default to open the file extension.
(a) select the program.
(b) click on the Open button
(C) check the always use the selected program to open this type of program and click OK to apply.
This should solve your problem.
Hope this information is useful.
Amrita M
Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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They may have been written in a program that you don't have on your computer to play with.
You could refer to try to open the attachments when you get this message.need .doc or .docx Word or a Word Viewer for playback file extensions, etc, etc.
.xls Excel need.
need for .pps PowerPointHere are the download links for free Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint viewers:
Word Viewer
View, print and copy Word documents, even if you don't have Word installed. This download is a replacement for Word Viewer 2003 and all previous Word Viewer versions.
Excel Viewer
Open, view, and print Excel workbooks, even if you don't have Excel installed. This download is a replacement for Excel Viewer 97 and all previous Excel Viewer versions.
PowerPoint 2007 Viewer
Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 Viewer allows you to view the presentations of all the features created in PowerPoint 97 and later versions.
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And here is a link to a set of free office of Applications:
And to set file Associations:
http://articles.TechRepublic.com.com/5100-10878_11-6172036.html
How do I... Change file extension associations in Windows Vista?
See you soon.
Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner
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When I try to open my download folder I get the message and the icon beside downloads is a white icon is not a folder. Can anyone help me solve this problem, I have a lot of important files in this folder and now I'm hoping I it didn't not lose forever. I have windows 7 and a 32-bit system if you guys need more details please let me know. Thank you
This page below contains the binding settings for the correct program for Windows 7. Go to this page, look for the option "EXE" in the list and run it. Or here's a direct link to the repair EXE file.
http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/19449-default-file-type-associations-restore.html
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