MSI files open in Notepad

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• "Debug" file opens in Notepad, when I start my computer

  Whenever I start my computer, a file opens in Notepad called "debug".  That's what he said:

  [0803 / 152335:ERROR:backend_impl.cc (2087)] Corrupted Index file

  [0803 / 152335:ERROR:cache_util_win.cc (43)] Cannot move the cache: 5

  [0803 / 152335:ERROR:backend_impl.cc (134)] Cannot move the folder cache

  [0803 / 152335:ERROR:backend_impl.cc (220)] Unable to create cache
  I can assume that the '0803"is the date of the issue, I have no idea what this could be.  It is NOT a problem of steam, because I've never had steam downloaded on my computer.  I even tried to do a restore on August 2, and it always happens.  I have no idea how to solve this problem, aside from just reinstall windows itself.  Can anyone help?  I have windows 7 64 bit.
  EDIT *.
  I solved the problem!  OK, if there was a problem, I does not solve the problem which is the cause, but I had to stop appearing whenever Windows starts!  Go here: C:\Users\(User-Name) \AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
  This will be a hidden folder, so make sure that you are able to see hidden files and folders by going to control panel, appearance and personalization, display hidden files and folders (in the section folder options).  A window pop up and in the list of options, instead of boxes as the rest of the choices, there are two circles.  Told to do not show hidden files, folders, or drives and the other says readers, folders and show hidden files.  Click view, and then apply.  Right now, let's get back to where I told you before.  Once you go to this place, there will be a file called "debug" which is a Notepad file, just delete this little monster and you are free from these hassles!

  Just letting you know that I found a solution!  I hope that you will have an email for it to tell you because I have no other way to contact you!  Check at the top, I added a section EDIT, that explains everything.

  EDIT *.
  I solved the problem!  OK, if there was a problem, I does not solve the problem which is the cause, but I had to stop appearing whenever Windows starts!  Go here: C:\Users\(User-Name) \AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
  This will be a hidden folder, so make sure that you are able to see hidden files and folders by going to control panel, appearance and personalization, display hidden files and folders (in the section folder options).  A window pop up and in the list of options, instead of boxes as the rest of the choices, there are two circles.  Told to do not show hidden files, folders, or drives and the other says readers, folders and show hidden files.  Click view, and then apply.  Right now, let's get back to where I told you before.  Once you go to this place, there will be a file called "debug" which is a Notepad file, just delete this little monster and you are free from these hassles!

  I hope it works for you!

• All word files open in Notepad, even if I changed the default value of word.

  All my word files are open in Notepad. I went to 'my computer', 'tools' and types of files and changed all the word files to open with word, but they always open with notepad. Any suggestions?

  Hi dutchessdnn,

  Try this link on how to solve the problem you are experiencing. http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307859

  SerMon

• All .exe files open with Notepad

  Original title: I need help :(

  NEED help please :( I accidentally change the default program of the exe file in Notepad... everytime I open an exe it opens with block notes what should I do? all the exe program on my pc no longer works. It opens, but everything in Notepad.

  reboot and check... now it's done... If not, opt for the second stage...

  http://www.askvg.com/solution-exe-files-always-open-with-Notepad-or-other-applications/

• Batch of files simply open in Notepad under Windows 7, how to make them?

  I have a few batch files I want to run in Windows 7, but for some reason any when I try and run them by clicking on it. All that I see is the batch file opens in Notepad, which I don't want to happen. It should just run. Help, please.

  You cannot run a batch file just by clicking on it - you never been able as far as I KNOW.

  You must run via a command prompt.

• the .msi files shown as extension of the TEXT and will not be installed.

  I am trying to install a new program with the msi extension.  Instead of installing the file opens in Notepad.  Do not know what is happening, but any help would be appreciated.  I checked msiexec and it is started.  Tried to associate the file .msi for her, but without success.  Running Win7 Starter.

  Dick

  Well, I solved the problem.  For some reason when the file has been downloaded there is an extra extension added to the file. It should have been RadioICS - 213.mis, but instead got like RadioICS - 213.msi.txt which was the reason for which he showed in a txt file.

  I tired using the standard convention rename rename, but kept getting an error that the syntax is incorrect.

  It's the command I used:

  REN c:/Downloads/RadioICS-213.msi.txt RadioICS - 213.msi

  That did not work.

  Was able to download the file using my Ubuntu Linux normal and transferred the file to the Win7 netbook laptop.  No additional extensions and the application installed without problem.

  Thought you'd like to know.

• exe files open with adobe reader

  accidentally, I changed my default thing to adobe reader, how can I activate this return? all my files .exe now opens with adobe reader, System Restore does not (the software adobe reader bed) I can't uninstall adobe reader software, there is no "open with...". "on the options of .exe file and I tried the thing of default programs in Control Panel and clicked on the Protocol etc but I can not find .exe. I can't run any .exe file now coz adobe reader is the default value. any help? Thank you

  Hello JohnDeCastro,

  Thank you for posting.

  Ppl repeatedly face problems when opening. EXE files.

  • The EXE file opens in Notepad.
  • EXE file opens in a few other installed programs.
  • Windows displays the 'Open with' dialog box to select the program.
  • Windows displays the error message "Windows cannot find .exe file. Make sure you typed the name correctly.

  Most of the time it happens when you accidentally replace. Type of exe to Folder Options settings. Sometimes, it can happen due to the virus.

  In any case no need to worry. Here's a solution that will fix this annoying problem:

  1. open RUN command prompt by typing the command in the dialog box.

  2 provide now following command:

  cd\windows

  3 it will activate the Windows folder. Now provide following command to open the Registry Editor:

  Regedit

  4 now goto following key:

  HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe

  In the right pane, change the value of default elements exefile key

  5 now goto:

  HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Exefile\Shell\Open\Command

  In the right pane, change the value of the default key to:

  "%1" %*

  6 that's it. Now, quit the registry editor and restart your Windows. Now you should be able to open EXE files without any problem.

  Please let me know if this helps you.

  Zack

  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer

• Performance HP tools open in Notepad

  HP Pavilion a6400f Desktop PC running Windows Vista when I click Start, click Help and Support, click on (hp get help performance and maintenance) click performance tools. It is a new problem, MOST OF THE PERFORMANCE TOOLS OPEN WITH ILLISIBLE NOTEPAD.

  Welcome to the HP forum lphil,

  Easy solution:

  If you're lucky, maybe just the name of the file has changed: in other words, the executable file name extension has been changed from filename.exe to filename.exec or file name. "some thing-other-than-"exe"

  IF this is the case, you can change the .exe file extension and you're gold.

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  Fixes registry and tools to fix file Associations

  Here's a possible solution - based on "MicrosoftFixit50850".

  Exe files open with Notepad

  You can look at the following:

  How to fix corrupted - file associations

  Restore the Type Associations by default Windows 7 file Extension

   

• How can I fix the .msi file extension?

  Related to: Windows 8.1 how to define and restore file associations.

  A year or two before, I tried to open an .msi file in the Windows Explorer (on object for reasons that I don't care). Although I can use 'Open with' dialog box to specify "Windows Installer" as a temporary workaround, I'm having difficulty to change to open with the default Windows installation program. Here is what does not work:

  • In "default programs", Windows Installer is not listed.
  • In "set associations", .msi is not listed.
  • On the context menu of the .msi files, 'open with' is an option, not a submenu. However, in the 'Open with' dialog box "always use the selected program..." is gray.

  With the situation that I am, I think I have to change the registry to fix this file association. I am very familiar with the registry editor and have no problem with a fix in such a manner.

  See if this tutorial help

  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/19449-default-file-type-associations-restore.html

• . File MSI installation file open multiple browsers

  My University purchased the software and created an MSI file to install it on windows machines.  This file has been used successfully several times by students to install the program.  However, there is a student who has a problem.  When he clicks on the. MSI file to begin the installation, several of the IE browser windows open in quick succession.  Can you give me advice on how to help him?

  Thanks for your quick response.  It is the student's personal machine.  I'll send the student to the MSI requirements and if all goes well, simply update his machine to correct the problem.

  I will post if this solution does not solve the problem.

  They will also want to scan their machines for the "problems"...

  Search for malware:

  Download, install, execute, update and perform analyses complete system with the two following applications:

  • MalwareBytes (FREE)
  • SuperAntiSpyware (FREE)

  Remove anything they find. Reboot when necessary. (They can uninstall one or both when finished.)

  Search online with eSet Online Scanner.  Remove all is found.

  You may want to let you know what operating system (including edition, service pack and what architecture - 32-bit or 64-bit) they are running:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/help/which-version-of-the-Windows-operating-system-am-i-running

  What version of Internet Explorer their integrated is also (Internet Explorer 6, 7, 8, 9?)

  And last - but not least - what antivirus product that they have installed... plenty of name and version?

• I get a file opening called installer_msi_win.msi popping up randomly

  For the last 2 weeks I get a file opening called installer_msi_win.msi popping up at random, now here is the best, it opens and asks me what program I want to open it with, I usually click on cancel, but it is, I've used several programs thinking it was a virus until I searched for Microsofts database and found that it is not , but I have not installed or uninstalled anything in 2 weeks when it appeared suddenly, it's boring because it appears while I do things and it slows down my pc, how can I prevent that from happening.

  My pc is running xp 32 b, I just installed the new thought available updates which could set, but he did not.
  Concerning
  Dray

  I found what was causing the problem, it was a program that I downloaded from CNET that detects programs on my PC and lets me know if there are updates for them. I disabled and uninstalled the program and now I only get the file installer_msi_win.msi popping up. Follow this link, it helped me when I was able to track down the installed program...

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/331796
  Hope this helps
  Concerning
  Dray

• opening in Notepad exe files

  in the resolution of a problem with my MacAfee, the technology has found this error.

  He said that my .exe files are open in Notepad.

  I'm not sure how much of a problem this is or when it started.

  can a NON-tech person correct?

  anything you can help with, would be very good.

  Easy repair with this patch: http://www.dougknox.com/xp/fileassoc/xp_exe_fix.zip

• I accidentally put my ZIP files to open with Notepad. How can I change them back?

  I tried to open a ZIP file in Notepad and accidentally set to always open with Notepad. I left clicked and pressed open with Notepad then. I tried to change it in the properties, but I can't understand it.

  Hello

  1st 3 here should fix you up

  How to restore Vista built-in ZIP files Support
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/65254-zip-file-support-restore.html
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  Restore and return the file Association in Windows Vista if Original
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  For Windows Vista file association problems
  http://www.Winhelponline.com/articles/105/1/file-association-fixes-for-Windows-Vista.html

  I hope this helps.
  Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.

• Why file desktop.ini opens in Notepad when I start?

  Whenever I have my laptop startup (which is running XP Professional), the desktop.ini file opens in a Notepad file. How can I prevent that to happen?

  Thank you!

  You don't need to change all attributes on these files.  All you have to do is show off system files in Solution Explorer.  Hidden files can always be on.  Then, they will not appear on the desktop, but they'll appear when you search using the file Explorer.  And everything still works.

• If I have a file that opens with Notepad, how to make it open so it can be displayed?

  There is a shortcut on my desktop that opens with Notepad and is jibberish... How to open in normal mode?

  There is a shortcut on my desktop that opens with Notepad and is jibberish... How to open in normal mode?

  > If I have a file that opens with Notepad...

  What is the extension of this file in particular?
  File extension is represented by the last 3 letters of the file.