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

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