In Vista, all files lost association, constantly asked what program to open a file with

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• Failed to open all the files, they are all displayed as. INK files and asked what program to open it with Windows 7

  * the original title - .encre does that mean? where my desktop icons and taskbar gone? *

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  Ideas: i can't open any of my files... I get a window that say they are all the .encre files and asks me what program I want to use to open... This includes all browsers as well... my desktop icons have also no image

  • You have problems with programs
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  • Recent changes to your computer
  • What you have already tried to solve the problem

  .lnk are shortcut files (shortcuts are usually what you have on your desktop and the start menu).  If inadvertently, you tried to right click on a shortcut and choose "open with...". ", you can breaking their properties.

  Because the associations are complex and the registry can be dangerous, the best way to solve your problem is to use the system restore to fix system associations when returning parameters at the same time that they last worked properly.  Here's how:

  1 - Hold down the Windows key and type R to open the Run dialog box.

  2 - paste in this command: %systemroot%\system32\rstrui.exe

  3 - follow the instructions to restore your system at a time before, it was working fine.

  If it was useful, you can vote by clicking on the green triangle. If it solves the problem, click on propose as answer. Thank you!

• After the removal of a virus, shortcuts are now asking what program to open it with Vista

  I have kaspersky anti virus and it has detected a virus, deleted and I thought everything was fine, but when I click on something like the calculator, Notepad, firefox, whatever it is, it asks me to choose what program I want to open it instead of open it automatically. This isn't a big deal, but it is very irritating and annoying. Other profiles on my computer seem to be. The account is not an administrator account, but has information, I want to keep. Any advice would be appreciated. I ran several other spyware and antivirus scans and all my computer ratio is not affected. Thanks again

  Hi DavidTuray,

  You can refer to the article below and run the fix it tool available and check if you can set the associated file.

  When you run an .exe on a Windows Vista-based or Windows 7 computer file, the file may start another program

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

  You can also check out the following link and check if it helps:

  Change the programs that Windows uses by default

  You can also check the following link and try to download the Microsoft Safety Scanner and perform a full scan on your computer and check.

  Note: When you perform the analysis, there are risks of data loss you can take a backup of important data before performing analysis.

  Check out the link:

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

  Hope this information is useful.

• Error Windows asks what program to open it with

  Original title: help

  How can I fix the problem? Every time I try and open something, for example, I try and use the calculator and it asks me what program I want to open with I don't know what I did or how he cancel any help?

  Hi bowserdude,

  This problem is due to the corrupt file association. I suggest you to see the help link and check if it helps.

  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

  Registry warning: 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 on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 7

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/back-up-the-registry

  It will be useful.

• Windows asks me what program to open the media with every time.

  For some reason Windows does not reconigze all my media (video and music) and wonder what every time I try and open a file of this program is needed to open it:

  http://i.imgur.com/gl6cjIQ.jpg

  I put a default when it does, but it doesn't stick and ask me again next time. It's rather annoying - what is the problem?

  Thank you advance.

  For some reason Windows does not reconigze all my media (video and music) and wonder what every time I try and open a file of this program is needed to open it:

  http://i.imgur.com/gl6cjIQ.jpg

  I put a default when it does, but it doesn't stick and ask me again next time. It's rather annoying - what is the problem?

  Thank you advance.

  Make a read here: -.
  Restore the Type Associations by default Windows 7 file Extension

• Trying to open the desktop icons, get the message asking you what program to open it with XP

  trying to open anything either on the desktop or the taskbar im asked what program to open with. does anyone know what program opens the files?

  Hi worley5153,

  1. you remember to make changes to the computer, after which the issue started?

  2. This only happens to you trying to open programs that use desktop shortcuts?

  3. are you able to open programs using its real .exe (executable)?

  4. What is the full error message?

  I suggest that you try the following Microsoft Fixit and/or the steps from the following links and see if it helps:

  Diagnose and repair Windows files and folders problems automatically

  How to change or choose the program that starts when you double-click a file in Windows XP

  You receive an error message when you try to start a program that has the an.exe file name extension

  I hope this helps.

• Failed to open all files with the extension .exe in Vista Business SP2. Dialog box appears and asks which program to use. Seems to have lost the info file assoc after virus removal.

  Failed to open all files with the extension .exe in Vista Business SP2.  Dialog box appears and asks which program to use.  Seems to have lost the info file assoc after virus removal.  Any suggestions?

  Hello

  Try the methods provided below and check if the problem persists.

  Method 1:

  Try the fix it or follow the manual for troubleshooting to solve the problem.

  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

  Note:

  The link above 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 on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/322756

  Method 2:

  Download and run Microsoft Safety Scanner and check if the problem is caused by a Virus/Malware.

  Microsoft safety scanner

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

• All exe files ask what program to use to open it with

  I just removed a virus on a computer Windows 7 Basic. Now when I try to open any exe file; I get the pop up asking what program to use to open the file with. It comes to any program including internet explore.

  Thank you for your help

  Hi RichCarlson,

  Follow the steps in the section "Let me fix it myself" to resolve the question of:

  When you run an .exe on a Windows Vista-based or Windows 7 computer file, the file may start another program

• 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

• When I do a file search he finds all files with the same keyword, I'm on windows 7

  File search only returns a file name in the search when there are several files whit the same keyword as I entered, this just started to happen.  When I typed a keyword in search it returned previously all files with the same keyword, now it returns only one of the files?

  Thanks for your suggestion, I'll give it a try and get back to you.

  I agree about the garbage, I got several questions on my HP Desktop & Windows 7.  My system crashed once, he took over at Best Buy, they told me my operating system has been altered, but could not tell me how to reload my OS unless I paid them $ 125 for the info.  In any case, I took my corrupted HP back at home plugged and it started as nothing is never past, sickening!

• How do you open the downloaded Lightroom6 file. He asked what program to use to open it.

  How to open the downloaded file Lightroom_6 LS11?

  He asked what program to use to open it.

  Just to get back to you. It was an expensive trip but I thought about it and it is actually very simple. For some reason, the ".exe" was omitted from the file. When I renamed the file with the name extension, he began the launch. Incredible. In any case, thank you for taking the time to help me.

• Applications running automatically, they ask what program to be open in

  I have no idea what happened, but now whenever I try to open an application (Internet Explorer, Windows Media Play, whatever it is) it does not work, he asks what program I want to open it in. I found that if I right click on it and select "Start" it works, but I don't want to spend my life to do this whenever I want to check my e-mail, facebook, or simply listen to the music. Anyone know a fix for this? It's really annoying.

  Hello

  Try the system restore before it happened.

  How to make a Vista system restore
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/76905-System-Restore-how.html
  Its control panel - backup and restore center - left upper repair Windows

  SO which opens also to use the below to execute.

  Start - type in the search box-> rstrui.exe CONTROL the top - top - right click RUN AS ADMIN

  or use start - computer or Windows Explorer to navigate to

  C:\Windows\System32\rstrui.exe

  Top - right click RUN AS ADMIN

  =====================================

  To run a particular program until get them you all back to the normal fair use start - search and type in the
  program name or the name of the executable file - OR use start - computer or Windows Explorer to access to the
  program, and run it from there.

  Define your main program associations, and then you can edit any type of file to the correct program.

  How to set default Associations for a program under Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/83196-default-programs-program-default-associations.html

  How to associate a file Extension with a program Type in Vistahttp://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/69758-default-programs.html

  How to view and change an Extension of filename on Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/103171-file-name-extension.html

  How Unassociate a Type of Extension file in Vista and a utility to help
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/91920-unassociate-file-extention-type.html

  Restore the Type Associations by default Vista file extensions
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/233243-default-file-type-associations-restore.html
  I hope this helps.
  Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.

• When opening a program, such as system restore, it asks what program you want to open this program with ie adobe, yahoo, internet Explorer

  When you open a program, such as the system restore or turbo tax it always ask what program you want to open this program with a list of options such as the Adobe reader, internet explorer, yahoo Messenger, etc..

  is there any solution for this?

  Hello

  The issue seems to be with the file association so corrupt that I suggest you run the fix it or follow the manual procedure provided in the link below to fix the problem.

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

• 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

• Since I have validated my windows vista, I get a message please choose a program to open the file

  I had to reboot my PC and then validate my Windows Vista online, and since then, I got a message came asking me to choose an application to launch programs. and are unable to launch programs.

  Hi, Linda.

  You can set default values for the program

  Change default programs using Set Program Access and computer defaults

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/change-default-programs-using-set-program-access-and-computer-defaults

  Troubleshoot Set Program Access and Computer Defaults

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-set-program-access-and-computer-defaults

  Start - Search and type the name of the program or executable file name.

  Define your main program associations, and then you can edit any type of file to the correct program.

  How to set default Associations for a program under Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/83196-default-programs-program-default-associations.html

  How to associate a file Extension with a program Type in Vistahttp://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/69758-default-programs.html

  How to view and change an Extension of filename on Vista
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  How Unassociate a Type of Extension file in Vista and a utility to help
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  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/233243-default-file-type-associations-restore.html