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• files with the .exe file association problem

  When fighting to get rid of the searchdonkey program eventually spoil .exe file association-

  now, whenever I click on a program I get the run the file in a Word-

  What should I do to get back to what the program executed instead of opening in word?

  Use this hotfix:

  When you run an .exe file on a Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 ...

  support.Microsoft.com/kb/950505

• . Lost exe file association: need a permanent solution

  About 5-6 months, I had a problem with a .exe file association. I could not open any programs (gadgets sidebar, Skype, msn, etc.). I searched through many solutions which work.
  I downloaded Microsoft Fix It ( http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950505MicrosoftFixit50194) which is supposed to fix the exe solution. In addition, before this, I used a patch of file from a website called .exe association: http://www.winhelponline.com/articles/105/1/File-association-fixes-for-Windows-Vista.html
  The use of the file association fix modified .exe registry HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT exefile (default) value given in "Application". Then, after some requests for windows support, he said to transform the value '%1' % *.

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_vista-windows_programs/unable-to-open-exe-files/039ceca1-c81f-4136-8c04-bf13c0378495

  Can I use the MicrosoftFixit, restart my computer, and then wait for maybe 5 minutes, and my programs load early upward. The fix would last maybe a few weeks and he was coming back, I would do the same thing and I fix it again. It happened maybe 4 - 5 times in the past months.
  Now, just recently, whenever I restart my computer, the .exe problem. So I would continue to use the current method, I do and after a long time (maybe 30-45 minutes - it happened more time because my computer is slowing down - for some reason), it works again (until I open my computer where he would once again). I need a PERMANENT solution to this .exe problem where I cannot open any programs. I system restored but it still has the problem after each relog in. Thank you for helping.

  Reitarate, I need a permanent solution to the .exe file association problem because the problem keeps coming back even if I fix it, after each relog in... Help, please

  Best regards, Jason

  Hello Jason,

  I went on this thread and noted that we had a few malware on this machine.  As is the case, I wanted to alert you to the following article:

  Cleaning a compromised system
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc700813.aspx

  Best regards

  Matthew_Ha

• .exe file association is watered!

  When I try to open any .exe program, it does not.  A msg appears saying "this file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Any, repeat any direct click or dbl - click here for any .exe program, even in the quick launch area, Control Panel, etc., get this msg.  Any help is appreciated.

  Based on the increase of the frequency of this complaint the latter time, there must be some malicious software currently reflected that it causes.  I suggest scanning with Eset Online Scanner or Security Microsoft Scanner and then download, install, update and scan with MalwareBytes Antimalware and SUPERAntiSpyware.

  The specific symptoms of exe files that don't work should be repairable by downloading and running EXE difficulty of Doug Knox file Association.  Often, the difficulty of the LNK (shortcut) file Association should be run as well.  Be sure to read the instructions at the top of the page.

• loss of .exe files Association

  I am currently sorting a laptop that had won a rather aggressive virus/malware (Win 7 Internet Security 2011 fake A / V program).

  After managing to clear this off I was left with a problem in that. EXE files have associations so no program will run.
  When I click on a shortcut I get a message saying "this file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Please install a program or, if such is already installed, create an association in the default programs control panel. »
  I can get the programs to run by right-clicking and choosing "Run as Administrator" but I would like to return to normal. Tried to fix the association through cmd, but no luck.
  Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
  Thank you.
  Chris

  It would seem that your registry database has been changed in order to disable the functioning of all. EXE file. You need to restore it, but cannot use regedit.exe to do. Solution: make a copy of the regedit.exe regedit.comappointed.

  Open an elevated permissions command prompt by typing the Windows key + R and type cmd but don't hit . Search for cmd in the programs list above section and right click and select run as administrator. Provide the credentials if requested. When the new command window opens, type this:

  copy c:\windows\regedit.exe regedit.com

  ... and click on . Next type:

  Start c:\windows\regedit.com

  ... and click on .

  In the RegEdit program, navigate to the registry:

  HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Exefile\Shell\Open\Command

  In the right pane, double-click the (default) value. Delete the current value data, and then type:

  "%1" %*

  (i.e.: quote-percent-one-quote-space-percent-asterisk)
   
  Close the Regedit utility. Your. EXE files must be start normally now. If the problem persists, or redone surface shortly after this procedure, your computer is still infected. In any event, running full scans with MalwareBytes and your own antivirus is recommended.

  The complete procedure is detailed here , but these indications are for Windows XP, so minor changes should be made.

• I LOST MY EXE FILE ASSOCIATION!

  nothing will open... every thing gives me the open with window... Help!

  Can you do something to a command prompt or system restore accessible via startup repair options?

  Try to type ASSOC. EXE = exefile at the command prompt

  ASSOC
  View or change the association between a file extension and a file type
  http://SS64.com/NT/Assoc.html

  Startup Repair: frequently asked questions
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/5c59f8c1-b0d1-4F1A-AF55-74f3922f3f351033.mspx#EHF

  How to use the command prompt in the Windows Vista recovery environment
  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial147.html

  With the help of the restoration of the system to Windows Vista recovery environment
  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial142.html

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

  My PC has been infected! I have Windows XP. When I try to open any exe. file, I get a pop-up window asking me what program to open the file with. Any suggestions on how to fix this problem myself?

  Hello
  This problem occurs when your .exe file associations are broken. This is usually caused by malicious software that changes the default file associations in Windows. Follow these instructions to resolve this problem:
  Then try following the steps in this virus/malware removal guide: http://www.selectrealsecurity.com/malware-removal-guide
  It contains instructions which will remove most malware infections. If you have any questions, just ask me. I hope this helps you.
  Brian

• I use windows XP and I can't run or open any .exe files and all my icons on my desktop turned into .lnk files. What can I do to fix this?

  I use windows XP and I can't run or open any .exe files and all my icons on my desktop turned into .lnk files.  What can I do to fix this?

  Looks like your .exe file association has been broken.

  Visit the following site and follow the instructions to restore the associations for .exe files.  Make sure to read the note at the top about the additional steps to restore the .exe file associations

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

  HTH,
  JW

• Windows VISTA problems with ".exe" files

  I'm on Windows Vista Home Premium, 64-bit, SP2 on a HP Pavilion desktop computer. Recently developed a problem when you try to run any file with an ".exe" extension results in a window asking to "choose the application I want to use to open the file" or "this file has no program associated with it for performing this action. Create an association in the control panel to define the Associations. " Any ideas?

  Hello
  This problem occurs when your .exe file associations are broken. This is usually caused by a virus/malware that changes the default file associations in Windows. Follow these instructions to resolve this problem:
  Download exeHelper from one of these two links: link 1, link 2 double click on exeHelper to run the fix. A black window should appear. Once the patch is finished, press any key to close.
  Then try following the steps in this virus/malware removal guide: http://www.selectrealsecurity.com/malware-removal-guide

  It contains instructions which will remove most malware infections. If you have any questions, just ask me. I hope this helps you.

  Brian

• Get the option 'Open with' and cannot open exe files

  My pc was just after I chose to open a file accidentally with adobe... I deleted Adobe but now I can't open any exe files as before... but now I have an option 'Open with', but I don't know what program I need to use... I need some help im not very good with a PC... and I am freaked... (Sorry for my English) I have Windows 7

  http://www.Winhelponline.com/articles/165/1/restore-the-exe-file-association-in-Windows-Vista-after-incorrectly-associating-it-with-another-application.html

  Restore the .exe Windows Vista file association, after badly with another application

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  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/

  Reset and Fix Broken Windows Vista file Ext and Type Associations (include EXE, COM, SYS, ZIP, LNK, folder, drive)

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  http://www.Winhelponline.com/articles/105/1/file-association-fixes-for-Windows-Vista.html

  For Windows Vista file association problems

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  How 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

• executable files (.exe files) are opened in Adobe reader.

  • My friend, I don't understand how he did it, changed the .exe on its computer files settings. He says, click with the right button on a file .exe, selected option «openwith...» "and chose the adobe reader software. Now all .exe files are being opened on the adobe reader, including the filesystem as guest, paint, calculator, browsers, uninstaller etc. Now, we can not even uninstall the adobe reader software, since even the unistaller is an exe file and will open in adobe reader. System Restore does not work. What can I do to help him?

  Hi Christophe,

  If you can access the internet somehow, 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 to the 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 are using 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.

  If no internet access, copy the appropriate reg entries to a flash drive on another computer, transfer to Office the 'bad' computer to and run them from there to make the changes.  Reboot and you should be good to go.

  If it still does not help, try the following guide to our Member Brian M - which shows four methods that can be used to fix the Windows file associations.

  Guide: http://www.selectrealsecurity.com/fix-programs

  I hope this helps.

  Good luck!

  Kosh

• OMG WTF Adobe! -Part 2: File Association nightmares abound

  On my Windows PC, since the installation of the new (and supposedly improved) CC 2015, when I click with the right button on a jpeg file and choose 'Open with', mysteriously, Photoshop is not on the list! How crazy is that?

  
  So I chose 'research through the windows', go to the phtoshop.exe, select and nothing, nada, PS is not yet possible.

  What gives?  Adobe problem?  Windows problem?  Does anyone else have this problem?

  It's a nightmare!  If anyone knows the solution, please provide.

  Thank you

  Here is a link to repair the registry, which seems to work for many people.

  Using Photoshop | PSD file association broken after installing Photoshop CC 2015 | Windows

• Windows XP does not have exe files

  My computer has been infected by a virus that exceeded AVG 9.
  I removed the virus using Malwarebytes but after deleting Windows does not recognize exe files more.
  I tried to restore to a point before the infection, but I had recently cleaned up but a restore point and virus was present after the restoration.
  I also checked the registry and checked all the entries associated with the exe files and found no errors... Suggestions that don't involve wiping the entire hard drive?  I really want to do it AGAIN... It would be the second time in a year.

  This is a popular remedy for this condition:

  Go to this site WWW by Doug Knox:

  http://www.dougknox.com/

  On the left, click on the Win XP fixes, file Association fixed and read the instructions at the top of the page.

  Download the EXE File Association Fix on your desktop, unzip the file and apply it by following the instructions at the top of the page, then to restart and test.

• Unable to run .exe files during the installation of new software.

  I can't install new programs because my system asking you what program use and my internet explore doesn't open automatically however my knowledge is on my desk and works very well.

  Looks like your Windows file associations have to dispose. This means that XP doesn't know what to do with files by looking at the file extension (.exe for executables)., .doc for MS documents, etc.

  If you don't have it you, something done for you - most likely malware.

  Go to this site WWW by Doug Knox:

  http://www.dougknox.com/

  On the left, click on the Win XP fixes, file Association fixed and read the instructions at the top of the page.

  Download the EXE File Association Fix on your desktop, unzip the file and apply it by following the instructions at the top of the page, then to restart and test.

• .exe files does not

  I had a problem with spyware earlier today and accidentally deleted files .exe, including rundll32.exe, which is apparently needed to run everything that I need!  Using the available online programs/scans was useless, because of course ironically, an .exe file is necessary for the program works!  I made sure my .exe file is associated with 'applications' but this has not fixed anything whatsoever and I am unable to do a system restore because I don't have the .exe file to make it work.  Whenever I try to run any of these (System Restore, disk cleanup, etc.), I received the box inviting me to choose what program with which to run the file, but I have no idea what to choose.  I work on Windows XP and had not any problems, until the 'XP Internet Security 2012' appeared and I downloaded Spyware Doctor to remove it.  Please help, I'm beyond frustrated!

  This makes no sense...

  If the rundll32.exe file is missing, some things will not work and you will see a message like this for example, when you try to open the Control Panel, add / remove programs:

  Control Panel
  Windows cannot find 'C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe '.  Make sure you typed the name correctly and then try again.  To search for a file, click the Start button, and then click search.

  Cleaning disk and system restore still works fine if the rundll32.exe file is missing, because they don't use it, so it seems that your file associations are not very well.

  How can I know it?  I started in the XP Recovery Console (so Windows file protection does not run) and deleted my rundll32.exe file Express, restarted normally with the file 'disappeared' and actually tried.

  I could do this:

  Go to this site by Doug WWW:

  http://www.dougknox.com/

  On the left, click on the Win XP fixes, file Association fixed and read the instructions at the top of the page.

  Download the EXE File Association Fix on your desktop, unzip the file and apply it by following the instructions at the top of the page, and then restart and see if your system restore or disk cleanup will launch now (you must run again - just to see if the launch or not).

  No matter what you use for malware protection, follow these steps:

  Download, install, update and do a full scan with these free malware detection programs at:

  Malwarebytes (MMFA): http://malwarebytes.org/
  SUPERAntiSpyware: (SAS): http://www.superantispyware.com/

  They can be uninstalled later if you wish.

  Restart and fix any problems.

  Also note that if the rundll32.exe file is missing in the system32 folder, running sfc/scannow will not replace it because it is not this that sfc/scannow does.

  Running sfc/scannow will attempt to replace the rundll32.exe file if it is missing here the dllcache folder, but if you have a genuine XP bootable with the same Service Pack installation CD as your installed SP (most people don't), you won't get away with sfc/scannow.

  If your rundll32.exe file is really missing, I have one on my SkyDrive, you can download.

  How can I know it?  I actually tried.