I accidentally opened a file with media player, and now all my files on the desktop and on the start menu have a .lnk position cannot get rid of it

I was looking for windows, came across a file I does not recognize. I opened it with media player. Well he opened all of my icons/files desk and my Start menu with an exstention .lnk files. I am desperate to solve this problem before my husband gets home! I tried to do a system restore on the 15th, but he says the restore fails because he couldn't find not to a lack of time. file

Hello

Thanks for posting the request in the Microsoft community forums!
I understand that the desktop icon change extension .lnk. Do not worry about the advice given will help you solve the problem.

Method 1:

Try to change the association of files from the control panel.

Go to the following location to change the associated file.

Start \Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Default Programs\Set Associations

You can access the link below and follow the instructions on how to change which programs Windows uses by default: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Change-which-programs-Windows-uses-by-default

Method 2:
If the steps above fail then you can try the suggestions section of the knowledge base 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

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

If you have any other questions about windows, write to us, at any time.

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