Message: "choose the program you want to use to open the file" when tried to open msconfig

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• I can't open anything without: "choose which program you want to use to open the file with" and "Application not found".

  I got a used computer and it worked fine for a while. I guess that I did something for her, because now I had a problem with the opening just like files and almost all of the icons in the start menu. I found someone had mentioned this on another post, but it has not been answered and I have the same problem:

  "I don't know what to do. I tried reseting IE back to its "settings by default, but nothing seems to work. It doesn't let me open any programs on my computer. I can't even find the virus because there asking what program I want to open it with and when to choose IE he sent me through a series of 'SAVE or RUN' windows and then back to the "choose a program you want to run the file with.» I am only able to access the internet via a shortcut of Internet Explorer button that I dragged on the start menu, because the original one on my desk does not open. »

  It's the best way I can explain this problem. I've had this problem for a while now and I have looked everywhere for an answer and still nothing. It would be great to get help, thank you!

  After much research, I found the answer here:

  http://WindowsXP.MVPs.org/exefile.htm

  But thanks for the help!

  This problem has not helped me with my problems to download iTunes correctly, that's why I set out to solve this problem in the first place. I also get a lot of it popping up every 10 minutes:

  "MobileDeviceService has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience. »

  The error signature is always:

  szAppName: AppleMobileDeviceService.exe szAppVer: 17.88.0.8

  szModName: kernel32.dll szModVer: 5.1.2600.5781 offset: 00012afb

  It won't do anything when I click to send error report or not, it does not close anything as it is normally would. I think it might have something to do with the steps I took to reinstall iTunes properly...

  And

  1. I use Microsoft Windows xp Version 5.1, at least that's the stuff I wrote, do not know if this is the answer you're looking for. I am not sure computers.

  2. my anti-virus software is ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4

• Screen that allows you to choose which program you want to use to open a file type with

  No error code, just a question.  I want to reset my screen ' open the file with "always ask instead of always open with"a particular program.  I used to get a screen that says "Windows can perform the same action whenever you insert a disk or connect a device with this kind of file" and below list the different selections (Windows Media Player, Dell Power DVD, etc.).  Now, most is opened automatically by a program and I want to reset it to always ask.  Arrived at a screen awhile back which allowed me to define each type of file type (audio, video, and mixed content etc.), but can't figure out how to get it reset everything to always ask.

  Learned a lot of new stuff!

• Not able to open programs 'open with' appears with the message "choose the program you want to use to open this file."

  Original title: what is savagent.exe.

  I started having trouble opening all my programs...  A 'Open with' box appears only the message "choose the program you want to use to open this file: file: * .exe ', and I only have two choices, either Microsoft Office OneNoteQuick Launcher or Wordpad...  Since none of them are the program that I want, I click on the Cancel button, the popup disappears and the program does not open.  Internet Explorer is the only exception it opens when I click on Cancel.

  I am running Windows Vista on a Dell 1525.  I did a general online search, but the concflicts information too for me make sure my best option.

  Thanks for considering my question.

  Correct me if I misread your message.

  You said open with dialog box appears whenever you try to open a program?

  If so, try this...

  http://forums.techguy.org/Windows-Vista/899995-solved-Open-box-opens-every.html

  Scroll down to the answer given by Phantom010:
  Download and merge the reg. EXEFIX .

  quote...
  Try this registry fix: EXEFIX

  Unzip the patch and extract it. REG file on your desktop. Right click on the REG file and choose Merge. Note that you must be an administrator to apply this hotfix.

  Reset.

• When you try to open a program, get the area "Choose the program you want to use to open this file".

  When I try and open a program I get the box "choose the program you want to use to open this file. Also, when I try and access any of my icons in my control panel, I get a message saying 'C:\WINDOWS/system32/rundll32.exe. Aplication not found. "

  Uninstall mywebsearch toolbar, Zynga, my fun cards

  Check these then check fix checked. Narrow browsers

  O2 - BHO: (no name) - {5C255C8A-E604-49b4-9D64-90988571CECB} - (no file)

  O3 - Toolbar: (no name) - {CCC7A320-B3CA-4199-B1A6-9F516DD69829} - (no file)

  O4 - HKLM\... \Run: [NeroFilterCheck] C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe

  O4 - HKLM\... \Run: [HP Software Update] C:\Program HP HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe

  O4 - HKLM\... \Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" - atboottime

  O4 - HKLM\... \Run: [MyWebSearch Plugin] rundll32 C:\PROGRA~1\MYWEBS~1\bar\1.bin\M3PLUGIN. DLL, UPF

  O4 - HKLM\... \Run: [my Web Search Bar scope monitor research] "C:\PROGRA~1\MYWEBS~1\bar\1.bin\m3SrchMn.exe" / m = 2/w/h

  O4 - HKLM\... \Run: [MyWebSearch Email Plugin] C:\PROGRA~1\MYWEBS~1\bar\1.bin\mwsoemon.exe

  O4 - HKLM\... \Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Fichiers Java Update\jusched.exe"

  O4 - HKLM\... \Run: [adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "C:\Program 9.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe Adobe."

  O4 - HKLM\... \Run: C:\PROGRA~1\MYFUNC~2\bar\1.bin\c8brmon.exe [MyFunCardsbarIE Browser Plugin Loader]

  O4 - HKLM\... \Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\program files\real\realplayer\update\realsched.exe" - osboot

  O4 - HKLM\... \Run: [KernelFaultCheck] %systemroot%\system32\dumprep 0-k

  O4 - HKCU\... \Run: [BitTorrent DNA] "C:\Program Files\DNA\btdna.exe"

  O4 - HKCU\... \Run: [BitTorrent] "C:\Program Files\BitTorrent\bittorrent.exe".

  O4 - HKCU\... \Run: [MyWebSearch Email Plugin] C:\PROGRA~1\MYWEBS~1\bar\1.bin\mwsoemon.exe

  Then download malwarebytesto day then do a full scan

  You are probably infected by something you downloaded with bittorrent

• Application not found error-choose the program you want to use to open this file

  Soon all the world.

  I really hope that someone will post a reply to my question as soon as possible. I will try to be as descriptive as I could possibly, in order to solve my problems.

  The main problem is that I can't open some, if all the program files, applications on my windows 7, 32-bit laptop. I'm constantnly get application not found error, showing in a small window address, I was trying to do. Whenever I want to open a program, like the Adobe reader, word of microsoft, excel, mozilla firefox, google chrome - basically everthing, a window opens and is telling me this: choose the program you want to use to open this file: file: acad.exe... and recommend me acrobat from adobe program, any program I was trying to enter (in this case autoCAD).

  Cannot open cmd, when I go to system recovery, it says: System Restore could not start. I normally post records in: C and: D sheet music, play music, watch videos and see photos. I found a "hole" not being able to go to the internet via a browser. I discovered it when I went to an online help in some of the trobleshoots. It would open tab in google chrome by itself and then on it, I can browse the internet normally, but only through the said track.

  Currently, the microsoft security essentials performs a custom analysis (: C and: D), because I suspect it is a malware, or some kind of virus. It happened when I tried to download a program from CAD Solidworks 2012 via a site that I'm not sure I'm allowed to mention, that I don't want. Unless it's okay with you :) It begins with a letter t. By the way, I noticed that my: partition D has accumulated 10 GB + more in the space of a few days, because I remember two weeks ago I had close to 70 GB of free space, now it's about 56.3 GB. Curious, because I know that I did nothing so great in this period. Maybe I need to tell you that I get this window, from time to time, when I browse the internet (I never visit suspicious sites, or at least I don't me remember more I visited one in a very long time, like 4-5 months):

  [url=http://canadaalltax.com/z/?f=pjrKrjr7vTw8qi5FrTxXrjr4qdgHqjrHqE%3D%3D&eid=727&hid=15769845847361013151&pid=0&ch=666&rf=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.boldride.com%2Fbrand%2Fwilliams-racing&s=px.pluginh&r=0.13960388134319002]http://canadaalltax.com/z/?f=pjrKrjr7vTw8qi5FrTxXrjr4qdgHqjrHqE%3D%3D&eid=727&hid=15769845847361013151&pid=0&ch=666&rf=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.boldride.com%2Fbrand%2Fwilliams-racing&s=px.pluginh&r=0.13960388134319002[/url]

  I found this in my story, be very careful what you do with this link, I don't want that take you anything ;)

  That's on my side, please ask anything and everything, I'll visit this page when I can.

  Good bye!

  P.S. forgot to mention that when I download a program (mozilla Firefox), I can not run it due to: Application not found. I hope I found the right place for it.

  Original title: Windows 7 - Application not found. A big problem or easy-peasy?

  Hello

  Thanks for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

  1. What is the complete error message you get when opening a file?
  2. What happens when you try to open the command prompt?
  3. What happens when you try to access the internet by using Internet Explorer?
  4. You did changes to the computer before the show?

  According to the description of problem errors you get "application not found error" and "choose the program you want to use to open this file" and not being is not able to do system restore, it seems that some windows file is corrupted. I also suggest you to post back the results of analysis.

  I would suggest trying the following methods and check if this is useful:

  Method 1:  Run SFC scan and check for corrupted Windows files and violations of integrity.

  Use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system files

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

  Method 2:

  For any question, where his prompting you to select the default program
  Try to set the default values for the program
  Change the programs that Windows uses by default
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows/change-default-programs#1TC=Windows-7

  For any question, where you are not able to download and install firefox, download the file and save it and then try to install firefox.

  I hope this helps. Please let us know the results. Feel free to write us again for any help.

• Whenever I try to open or run all I get "Choose the program you want to use to open this file" and by default, Adobe Acrobat

  Whenever I try to open or run all I get - choose the program you want to use to open this file and its default Adobe Acrobat and he always answers this file type is not supported.  I can't open anything on my desktop, tried to reinstall Java, and even in my computer it asks me to choose a program to open it. Help!   I don't know what is happening!

  * original title - try to refresh, to run or install anything whatsoever, and it will not open executable files.*

  Hi LisaPisani,

  (1) did you the latest changes on the computer?

  (2) when was the last time it was working fine?

   

  Method 1

  See the Microsoft article below and try the steps mentioned, check if it helps.

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

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307859

  Method 2

  If the previous step fails then I would suggest that you perform the system restore point when it worked very well and check if it helps.

  How to restore Windows XP to a previous state

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/306084

• Cannot open .exe programs in XP except MS IE - ask "open with - choose the program you want to use to open this file.

  Any of the My .exe programs such as office, Firefox, Skype can be opened from desktop file icons or programs. Request to the dialog box opens: "open with, choose the program you want to use to open this file" - but only lists MS programs that don't work, or "error - Application not found". Only the program that works is MS IE.

  Looks like your Windows file associations have to dispose. This means that XP is not
  know what to do with the files by looking at the file extension (for example, .exe for executables,
  .doc for MS documents, etc.).

  If you don't have it you, something done for you - most likely malware.

  Go to this site WWW by Doug Knox:

  http://www.dougknox.com/

  On the left, click on the Win XP fixes, file Association fixed and read the instructions at the top of the page.

  Download the EXE File Association Fix on your desktop, unzip the file and apply it by following the instructions at the top of the page, then to restart and test.

  Run the following scans for malware, and then fix any problems:

  Download, install, update and do a full scan with these free malware detection programs:

  Malwarebytes (MMFA): http://malwarebytes.org/
  SUPERAntiSpyware: (SAS): http://www.superantispyware.com/
  They can be uninstalled later if you wish.

• Internet explore and google chrome says to choose the program you want to use to open this file

  Original title:

  I can't open my internet explore and google chrome it says to choose the program you want to use to open this file... file? HELP PLZ

  Help me

  Hi Ariep,

  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.

  To resolve this problem, try the steps of: When you run an .exe file on a Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 computer the file may start another program

  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.

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

  Please post back with the State of the question.

• "Choose the program you want to use to open this file" appears every time

  When I click on any program /function, this window opens each time "choose the program you want to use to open this file. For this reason, I am unable to access many programs. No matter what I do it won't go away. Any help is appreciated. - rezé

  Hi Raju,

  This problem could be due to the corrupted on your computer user profile. This corruption can be caused by a virus on the computer, or it could have been corrupted for some other reason.

  
  Method 1: remove the virus could help us solve the problem. You can download Microsoft Safety Scanner and run a full scan to detect any virus/malware infection.
   
  Microsoft safety scanner
   
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx
   
  Note: The Microsoft Safety Scanner ends 10 days after being downloaded. To restart a scan with the latest definitions of anti-malware, download and run the Microsoft Safety Scanner again.
  Method 2: create a new user account.
  I suggest to create a new user account and check if that helps. Here is the link that will help you to create the following user account: create a user account 
  If the problem is resolved in the new user account, then the old user profile is damaged. Here is the link to repair a damaged user account
   
   
  Method 3: run the Fixit tool below to fix the. EXE file association error.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950505
   
  Hope this helps you. Let us know anyway!

• HELP-I can't open things such as the restoration of the system or the command prompt, etc without being asked to "choose the program you want to use to open this file"

  HELP-I can't open things such as the restoration of the system or the command prompt, etc without being asked to "choose the program you want to use to open this file"

  so boring

  Hello

  Download and run the fixit tool from the link below and check if this solves the problem.

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

  Kind regards
  Afzal Taher
  Microsoft technical support engineer

• Error "windows cannot open this file. to open this file, windows needs to know what program you want to use to open it"appears just after the start on its own.

  After that I typed my password at startup, windows can not open this file. to open this file, windows needs to know what program you want to use to open it.  At this point, I have no one based on nothing and and messages appear literally on its own. I think it's done my computer very slow also.

  What can I do to fix this?

  It's a site file

  Hi Jose7777777,

  • What version of Windows are you using?
  • How long have you been faced with this problem?
  • Did you do changes on the computer before the show?

  Follow the suggestions below for a possible solution:

  Step 1: Start in safe mode and check if the problem persists.

  Start your computer in safe mode

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/start-your-computer-in-safe-mode

  Step 2: If the problem does not occur in safe mode, you can put your system to boot (in normal mode) to solve the problem.

  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 troubleshooting, be sure to set the computer to start as usual as mentioned in step 7 in the above article.

  You can also view the startup folder.

  I hope this helps.

• Whenever I try to open a file that I have to choose what program I want to use to open it with

  origintal title: open with

  Whenever I try to open a file that I have to choose what program I want to use to open it with, is there a way to stop this?

  Whenever I try to open a file that I have to choose what program I want to use to open it with, is there a way to stop this?

  Use this link, go to the answer given by Phantom 010
  http://forums.techguy.org/Windows-Vista/899995-solved-Open-box-opens-every.html

  t-4-2

• On a single vista account, I get "choose the program you want to use to open this file" when I click on any program icon.

  I had av.exe virus, it has now been eliminated and messed up things left.
  Vista Antispyware 2010!
  All other user accounts seem to.

  Help!

  Hello

  Just in case there are persistent pieces of malware here is the method of complete elimination.
  .exe question difficulty in the next message.

  Try Mode safe mode with networking - repeatedly, press F8 that you start.

  The best two methods allow scanners to run and/or AV.exe out of the way or removing.

  1.
  CTRL SHIFT ESC - task manager OR right click on the taskbar - task manager

  Process tab - complete the process on AV. EXE and continue with the uninstall Guide.

  If necessary use start - computer or Windows Explorer to navigate to

  C:\Program Malwarebytes Anti - Malware\mbam.exe or where it is installed - if
  necessary right click on the shortcut of Malwarebytes - Properties - tab - target line to see where it
  is installed.

  Right-click on it and rename it to ZZMbam.COM (or something different than now) and
  Double-click it, and then run it like this. You can rename it back later. Do the same with
  other programs according to the needs. Use this method to others as needed - NOT assume all
  a program deletes all or that it is no other malicious software.

  ---------------------------------------------------

  2.
  Another method is to use them:

  Use Process Explorer to "Suspend" the process will not stop

  Then use AutoRuns to delete the malicious program startup items.

  Now use UnLocker to delete the files in the malware.

  You may need to do a file at a time.

  Process Explorer - free
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/bb896653.aspx

  AutoRuns - free
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx

  UnLocker - free (do not install the adaware Ebay)
  http://www.Softpedia.com/get/system/system-miscellaneous/unlocker.shtml

  AV.exe

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

  The AV.exe malware goes by many names:
  
  XP Internet Security 2010, Antivirus 2010 Vista and Win 7 Antispyware 2010 are thugs
  antivirus, scams for you force to pay for them while they have no advantage at all.

  How to remove Vista Internet Security and other varieties AV.exe.
  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-antivirus-Vista-2010

  RENAME this as necessary to allow them to perform: (use a different name with the extension .COM instead of .exe)
  
  It can be made repeatedly in Mode safe - F8 tap that you start, however, you should also
  Run them in regular Windows when you can.

  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/

  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

  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 the other security
  programs. It is a single scanner, VERY EFFICIENT, if it finds something come back here or
  Use Google to see how to remove.
  http://www.prevx.com/   <-- information="">
  http://info.prevx.com/downloadcsi.asp  <-->

  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/

  -----------------------------------

  Original version is now replaced by the Microsoft Safety Scanner
  http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm

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

  ----------------------------------

  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

  --------------------------------------------------------

  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

  Start - type this into the search-> find COMMAND to top box and RIGHT CLICK-
  RUN AS ADMIN

  Enter this at the command prompt - sfc/scannow

  How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker
  (SFC.exe) program generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228

  Run checkdisk - schedule it to run at the next startup, then apply OK your way out then
  turn it back on.

  How to run the check disk at startup in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-Chkdsk.html

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

  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/

  I hope this helps.

  Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.

• When I click on the firefox icon on my desktop bar or menu that I choose the program you want to use to open file (firefox.exe) (also that with IE as well)

  When I click on the Firefox icon to open a new window I get a pop operation telling me to choose a program to open the file. Same thing with Internet explorer. However, when I go to the window new file, I am able to open a new window.

  Please download

  • http://www.SevenForums.com/attachments/tutorials/123734d1312706455-default-file-type-associations-restore-default_exe.reg

  restore your default exe file association and try

  • Download
  • Run it
  • Yes > Yes > ok

  try to run Firefox again