I get a message saying "Windows cannot open the file...". »

I had a lot of problems with infections, so I was running many scanning programs.

After getting my computer almost completely cleaned, I ran the Super Anti-Spyware program.  We find 3 infections, which I'd delete (I don't have no way of knowing that I removed).

Since then, whenever I try to open a program, or even Windows Update, etc., I get a message saying:

"Windows cannot open the file.  To open this file, Windows needs to know what kind of program has created.  Windows can go online to search automatically, or you can manually select from a list of programs.

When I go on the web, I get a lot of options, which are almost free scans that then charge for fixing.  I am also very scared that I can also get another infection from these sites.

I hope someone can help me solve this problem.

StanEp

Yes, each method is a set of measures to try and then go ahead and try each one separate.

2 method will reset the executable (.exe) extension that will allow you to open programs. It is not clear what exactly you are trying to open so that it can have no effect.

Keep in mind that the damage caused by malware can be irreversible, in the case of relocations are necessary.

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