My WinXP is damaged-exe files will not open

Apparently damaged by VJT.exe and my .exe programs will not load or run. I get the 'Open with' box or a file not found. I am able to run the programs with the .com suffix. Please tell me what to do to solve this problem. Is this some sort of file association problem? My AVG antivirus was quarintined VJT.exe.

Hi Systemwhiz,

You will need to rename regedit.exe to regedit.com (my computer-> tools-> option-> view file-> remove tickmark to "Hide extension for known file types"-> ok-now right click on local disk C:\WINDOWS\ online search of regedit.exe rename regedit.com).

Then click on Start-> Run Type &-> Regedit-> ok.

Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Classes\Exefile\Shell\Open\Command
(you will have to press on + to achieve order)

Now, double-click default slot right windows and then change the value in this box for '%1' % *.

Repeat the same for HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Exefile\Shell\Open\Command

Close regedit, restart your pc and check if its working.

You can also check: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310585

I hope this helps.

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