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• Broken exe Association.

  I can't open any programs and I can download it, but I can't open the file after download. How can I fix this without having to download anything?

  try in safe mode with network select Administrator

  Try http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm
  Select exe and just follow the instructions

• 8600 pro: HP Officejet Pro 8600.exe Association

  I accidentally made the association to open the file for HP Officejet Pro 8600.exe it self.  Where are stored the information of the association.  I don't find it in the registry.  Uninstalling and reinstalling were without help.

  Hi @Gus50310

  Try these steps and let me know how it goes:

  1. Open Control Panel and click programs.
  2. Click on "default programs.
  3. Click on "Messiaen a type of file or Protocol with a program.
  4. Locate and double-click on the HTA extension, and select "Microsoft (R) HTML Application Host".
  5. If this is not an option, click on more, scroll down and click "find another application on the PC.
  6. Navigate and select "C:\Windows\System32\mshta.exe".

  Now confirm the change and check for the difference.

  Hope that helps,

  Shlomi

• How can I configure my exe associations... None of my exe shortcuts work

  When I click on any exe file I get a pop up to association set... dunno what happens... all antivirus scans are negative, defragmented and cked reg

  Hello

  see if this helps you;

  When you run an .exe on a Windows Vista-based computer file, the file can start another program. In addition, the icon of the file .exe may not appear as expected. You can also receive additional errors in the .exe file or the program that starts.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950505

• Spoolsv.exe-associated runtime error, the buffer overrun detected, program must now end.

  Received the following runtime error.  Buffer overrun detected, program must now end. Seems to relate to C:\Windows\System32\spoolsv.exe. Can it be ignored or must it be corrected. ?

  I am running Windows 7 SP1 installed on PC and do not have enough computer knowledge to determine what actions spoolsv.exe performs.

  Hello

  Did you recently installed Office on your computer?

  Please upload a screenshot of this run-time error that we can study properly and provide you with a solution.

  How to include a screenshot in your message.

  Run the System File Checker and see if it fix broken files.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833/

  Is it common or is he only appeared once on your computer?

  Thank you.

• A broken file associations in Windows 7 64 bit

  I used to love the image viewer included with windows XP and I thought (wrongly?) that it was an integral part of explorer.exe, and so I had the unfortunate idea to this association of files with jpg files in windows 7.

  Instead of doing what I wanted, when you open a jpg file now some weird recursion happens where it kept spawning multiple processes explore again and again until the machine is short of memory.

  It is not letting me change it back, either.  When I choose to select to open with a specific program, the checkbox "always use selected program" is Ghost for some reason any.  It's like that with all the files!  And in Control Panel > programs > by default of the programs > set Associations "jpg" appear not at all.

  So, what can be done to remedy this?  I am confident in the registry if this is what it takes, I just need to know what keys to change.

  Hi Forb

  Go to the website next where you will see a box with most general file type.

  Click on the type that you want to restore to download the registry file. Download the file to your desktop, unzip the file.

  Right-click on the file and select the Merge option.

  Difficulties of file Association for Windows 7 - the Winhelponline Blog

  Let us know the results.

  Thank you for using Windows 7

  Ronnie Vernon MVP

• What is System broken file Association?

  What is broken file Associiation system?

  Hello

   
  I suggest you follow these methods and check if it helps.
   
  Method 1:
  It may be that a third-party application is causing this issue. Put the system in clean boot and see if you can install the update. Follow the steps mentioned in the article to configure the system to boot and check.
   
  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135    
   
  Note: After the article troubleshooting steps, follow step 7 in the article to start on normal startup.
   
  Method 2:
  You can also read the following article and check if it helps.
  How to troubleshoot performance issues in Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950685
  
  Method 3:
  I also suggest you to optimize Windows Vista for better performance and check if that helps:
  Optimize Windows Vista for better performance
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/optimize-Windows-Vista-for-better-performance
   
  Method 4:
   

  I suggest that you try to perform the SFC (System File Checker) scan on your computer and check.

  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

   
  If the problem persists I suggest to check in the event viewer and let us know which program is causing the problem.
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/open-Event-Viewer
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/what-information-appears-in-event-logs-Event-Viewer

• How can I restore association .exe on Server 2008

  My server had a virus has changed it the .exe association.  I cleaned the virus, but the question of the association remains a problem.  I can't open regedit (regedit.exe) to solve the problem of the association, or I can't open a command (cmd.exe) prompt. When I try to open these programs I get an error message: "Windows cannot open this file: cmd.exe".

  Hello

  Your question of Windows is more complex than what is generally answered in the Microsoft Answers forums. It is better suited for the IT Pro TechNet public. Please post your question in the Technet Windows Server Forums. Here is the link:

  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/category/WindowsServer

• . 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

• I need to find and kill a virus called hckr\.exe who attacks my registry keys. How can I get in the registry keys so I can kill him?

  Somehow August 2, someone was able to successfully plant a virus on my computer. My antivirus software has been able to kill most of it, except for one thing. That something is called hckr\.exe and it attacks my registry keys and IE I have a broken file association system completely affects all skills of my computer to recognize are own programs. I need 1. > find and destroy this program hckr\.exe, 2. > remove any embedded backup files and 3 > restore my registry keys and files association system so that my computer works correctly. Please, I could really use help until I don't have a computer on the left.

  Hello

  If you need search malware here's my recommendations - they will allow you to
  scrutiny and the withdrawal without ending up with a load of spyware programs running
  resident who can cause as many questions as the malware and may be harder to detect as
  the cause.

  No one program cannot be used to detect and remove any malware. Added that often easy
  to detect malicious software often comes with a much harder to detect and remove the payload. Then
  its best to be thorough than paying the high price later now too. Check with them to one
  extreme overkill point and then run the cleaning only when you are sure that the system is clean.

  It can be made repeatedly in Mode safe - F8 tap that you start, however, you must also run
  the regular windows when you can.

  TDSSKiller.exe. - Download the desktop - so go ahead and right-click on it - RUN AS ADMIN
  It will display all the infections in the report after you run - if it will not run changed the name of
  TDSSKiller.exe to tdsskiller.com. If she finds something or not does not mean that you should not
  check with the other methods below.
  http://support.Kaspersky.com/viruses/solutions?QID=208280684

  Download malwarebytes and scan with it, run MRT and add Prevx to be sure that he is gone.
  (If Rootkits run UnHackMe)

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN

  Malwarebytes - free
  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free

  SuperAntiSpyware Portable Scanner - free
  http://www.SUPERAntiSpyware.com/portablescanner.HTML?tag=SAS_HOMEPAGE

  Run the malware removal tool from Microsoft

  Start - type in the search box-> find MRT top - right on - click RUN AS ADMIN.

  You should get this tool and its updates via Windows updates - if necessary, you can
  Download it here.

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN
  (Then run MRT as shown above.)

  Microsoft Malicious - 32-bit removal tool
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=AD724AE0-E72D-4F54-9AB3-75B8EB148356&displaylang=en

  Microsoft Malicious removal tool - 64 bit
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=585D2BDE-367F-495e-94E7-6349F4EFFC74&displaylang=en

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  Check with:

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

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  also install Prevx to be sure that it is all gone.

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN

  Prevx - Home - free - small, fast, exceptional CLOUD protection, working with others
  security programs. It is a single scanner, VERY EFFICIENT, if it finds something to come back
  here or use Google to see how to remove.
  http://www.prevx.com/   <-->
  http://info.prevx.com/downloadcsi.asp?prevx=Y  <-->

  Choice of PCmag editor - Prevx-
  http://www.PCMag.com/Article2/0, 2817,2346862,00.asp

  Try the demo version of Hitman Pro:

  Hitman Pro is a second scanner reviews, designed to save your computer from malicious software
  (viruses, Trojans, rootkits, etc.). who infected your computer despite safe
  what you have done (such as antivirus, firewall, etc.).
  http://www.SurfRight.nl/en/hitmanpro

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  If necessary here are some free online scanners to help the

  http://www.eset.com/onlinescan/

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  http://www.Kaspersky.com/virusscanner

  Other tests free online
  http://www.Google.com/search?hl=en&source=HP&q=antivirus+free+online+scan&AQ=f&OQ=&AQI=G1

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  After the removal of malicious programs:

  Also follow these steps for the General corruption of cleaning and repair/replace damaged/missing
  system files.

  Run DiskCleanup - start - all programs - Accessories - System Tools - Disk Cleanup

  RUN - type in the box-

  sfc/scannow

  Then run checkdisk (chkdsk).

  RUN - type in the box-

  Chkdsk /f /r

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  If we find Rootkits use this thread and other suggestions. (Run UnHackMe)

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/InternetExplorer/thread/a8f665f0-C793-441A-a5b9-54b7e1e7a5a4/

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  For extreme cases:

  Norton Power Eraser - eliminates deeply embedded and difficult to remove crimeware
  This traditional antivirus analysis does not always detect. Because the Norton Power Eraser
  uses aggressive methods to detect these threats, there is a risk that it can select some
  legitimate programs for removal. You should use this tool very carefully and only after
  you have exhausted other options.
  http://us.Norton.com/support/DIY/index.jsp

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  If you are in North America, you can call 866-727-2338 for virus and spyware help
  infections. See http://www.microsoft.com/protect/support/default.mspx for more details. For
  international information, see your subsidiary local Support site.

  Microsoft support - Virus and Security Solution Center
  http://support.Microsoft.com/contactus/cu_sc_virsec_master?ws=support#TAB0

  I hope this helps.

  Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP<- profile="" -="" windows="" expert="" -="" consumer="" :="" bicycle="" -="" mark="" twain="" said="" it="">

• 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

• When I try to play games on windows vista I get a message saying "this file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create an association in the control panel of the associations. How can I fix it?

  XXXXXX

  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 up

  5 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
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• I can't open the DLL or EXE files

  I tried to open an EXE file and I changedt the default program to open this type of file. Not knowing the consequences, I can't open any file EXE or DLL, I hhave tried changin others programs by default, but the EXE files are OPE by windows, is there a way, I can solve this problem. Thank you

  Hello

  Please try the suggestion of the Wunders first as it seems a little easier, but if you can always restore the .exe association, that this article can help...

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950505

  Do not use the fixit which is for Vista.

  Tricky

• problem running programs and .exe files

  computer has been corrupted (by clicking on kids')-tried malwarebytes' anti-malware scan, when I rebooted, nothing works.  I tried microsoft security, but could not access the program.  I tried the system restore, but that no longer works.  If I try to download a program, do not automatically work .exe files and my computer asks me what kind of program to run it - nothing done!  I am missing shortcuts, applications, and system files.  I can't go to the Help Center to try a new date of system restore because application helpctr.exe is not found.  Any help?

  It is likely that your .exe and other extensions have changed my virus/malware.

  There is a simple fix as long as you can open regedit from the start > run box.

  As long as you can then go (I hope I'm not breaking rules here - url not mine but very helpful)

  http://www.dougknox.com/XP/file_assoc.htm

  Download the .reg and .exe association fixes. Use ' file > import ' option in regedit for each of the downloaded files. This should solve your problems. Best regards, Dave.

• I can't open any .exe (including regedit.exe) file - if I try to open any program, I gives me an error that the application is not found.

  I can not open all .exe files, including regedit.exe cited as a means to correct this type of error.  If I try to open any program gives me an error that there are no application or the 'Open with' window opens asking me to choose my program.  However, I can open the Word Document, although if I try to click on any shortcut to Microsoft Word it says application is not found.

  I had a virus on my PC and used Malwarebytes to remove it.  The deletion was successful, but he seems to have created this new problem.  I don't know if it is directly related to the kidnapping, or whether the virus changed anything while he was active?

  Thanks for your help.  :)

  Your ".exe" file association is probably damaged.
  To fix it, follow the instructions on this page for the attachment of .exe file associations.  Be sure to read the note at the top of the page specifically about the special considerations to fix .exe associations.

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

  HTH,
  JW