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• HELP: .exe files will open in Windows Media Player

  Yesterday, I did something with my computer and now it opens all .exe files in Windows Media Player. This means well enough that I can do anything. When I click right a .exe program, it does not say "open with...". ». SystemRecovery does not work either. Please help me solve this problem

  Salvation of Daniel,

  Try the steps in this article

  Change the programs that Windows uses by default

  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/6ef5399f-a0b6-4133-AC76-41cda36b1ca21033.mspx

  Hope will fix your problem, please post back and let us know ok.

  JohnD
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• All .exe files will open with registry Editior

  Original title: programs try to open with the registry editor

  I tried to have one of my games open with the appropriate emulator and it changed all my .exe files. I tried to fix it, but I did, some have all programs to open it with the registry editor and now I can't open anything unless I find another way to do this. help would be appreciated.

  Hello

  Were there any changes made on the computer before the show?

  This problem may occur when you accidentally change parameters of type for the file .exe in Folder Options. Sometimes it can happen because of the virus also.

  Method 1:
  I suggest you try the procedure described in the 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

  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:
  322756 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756/)
  How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

  Method 2:
  If the problem persists you can scan your computer anti-virus using the Microsoft Safety Scanner.

  Microsoft safety scanner will help us to get rid of software viruses, spyware and other malicious software.

  The Microsoft Security Scanner is a downloadable security tool for free which allows analysis at the application and helps remove viruses, spyware and other malware. It works with your current antivirus software.

  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.

  Warning: If you run the antivirus program that is infected by the virus scan will get deleted. Therefore, reinstall the program. Also, if files and folders are affected by the virus, while they might even get deleted.

  For more information, please see the link.

  When you open a file on a Windows-based computer, the file may start another program
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2656106

  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:
  322756 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756/)
  How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

  I hope this information helps!

• Regedit, nor any .exe file will open

  I got the xp antivirus pro 2010 virus earlier today. I went through regedit and delete every registry entry associated with him... not the best move. Now im certain antivirus xp pro 2010 is totally removed from my computer. But now, I can not run any .exe, .reg file file, or Open regedit...

  any help?

  It's extremely likely that your computer is clean and who knows what you deleted in the registry. The most practical thing and time-effective to do would be to backup your data and do a clean install of Windows. If you don't want to do that, then either mail to one of the following specialized forums take your computer to a qualified local professional GOLD. This is not a type of BigComputerStore/GeekSquad of the place.

  http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#HJT-links

  Choose one of these forums, register and read his FAQ display. PLEASE DO NOT DISTRIBUTE NEWSPAPERS IN MS FORUMS
  MS - MVP - Elephant Boy computers - don't panic!

• "all my .exe files will open with ie" my bad gestures "and I can't restore default settings

  What iam I missing besides a brain?

  Hello

  When you double-click a. EXE file, the program may not start, instead, it can open in Notepad
  (view the contents of .exe), or you can jump into any other application.
  http://WindowsXP.MVPs.org/exeasso.htm

  Restore the .exe Windows Vista file association, after badly with another application
  http://www.Winhelponline.com/articles/165/1/restore-the-exe-file-association-in-Windows-Vista-after-incorrectly-associating-it-with-another-application.html

  Restore the Type Associations by default Vista file extensions
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/233243-default-file-type-associations-restore.html
  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

  I hope this helps.

  Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP<- profile="" -="" windows="" expert="" -="" consumer="" :="" bicycle="" -="" mark="" twain="" said="" it="">

• All my .exe files will open in the same program, how can I solve this problem?

  I double clicked a .exe program and she appeared with an error saying that it was not a correct path, so I right click on it hung over 'Open with' clicked "choose program by default" found and selected it clicked OK, and I don't see the "Always" use the selected program to open this type of file until after I clicked OK , but now all my .exe programs open the same and the .exe .lnk changed, I was about to restore my computer to the previous version, but none of them go back far enough, what should I do to cancel the default program?

  Darn, I was hoping that the registry itself would correct after a reboot. I always try to this for you. Following is a somewhat similar to what was posted by hetti:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950505#LetMeFixItMyselfAlways
  However, this does not mean you're going to in the registry. You create a file that will do the registry work for you. According to this link, the fixittool only works for Vista.
  Do you like try our suggestions. Let us know how it goes.
  Alamo_07

• All the executable files (.exe files) are open with mozilla firefox by default.

  All the executable files (.exe files) are open with mozilla firefox by default.my system is Compaq Mini 311c-1101SA. I can't run that no matter what file.i executable can not install any program now

  Hello

  When you get this program you want to use to open the file, you can select the appropriate program to open it?  If so, isn't there a box to check that says always use this program...

  Network adapter. Missing drivers?  Go to your device manager and look to see if there is lack of device drivers. They can be labeled as just a controller ethenet or other device with a small exclamation point.

  This means that they need a driver. In order to send you the link to the right driver, I need to know what model of network card you have.

  If you are unsure, click on all the missing devices in Device Manager. Then click on the Details tab. In the property drop-down list, select the second element (Hardware ID). After the first string of characters you see.

  Who will be ID the make and model of the device and I can send you the link for the drivers.

  Sorry, but I don't know anything about video games, so I can't help with that one.

  Paul

• When I open any .exe file it opens with Word, even if I click on Excel.exe files

  When I open any exe file it opens with the word that even I click the excel.exe file

  Original title: exe problem.

  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

  Difficulties of file Association for Windows 7
  http://www.Winhelponline.com/blog/file-Asso-fixes-for-Windows-7/

• former Illustrator files will open only in the form of Simple Text Documents

  I went back to an old project Adobe Illustrator I have not opened for years but suddenly need to recovery. To my horror, I discovered that I can not open ONE of these old files HAVE. In the finder, each of these files is shown not as an .ai file, but as a "simple text document. When opening, it does is display a text code page, not my graphics HAVE. I'm currently running AI CS5 on Mac OSX 10.8.5. I would greatly appreciate all useful advice - what someone might have on this subject. Y at - it HAVE a plug-in available for update old files? No matter what?

  Thanks for your help!

  Frank Gresham

  Hi everyone who responded, or interested:

  I think I found the fix, courtesy of the Mac guru at the University where I teach. If I just add the suffix .ai on behalf of all of my files, they instantly change to read Adobe Illustrator files! Couldn't be simpler, although it raises a question. These files will open very well without needing to be done with the file at the end of each title designations. Now, suddenly, they need ".ai" after them to open properly. Well. At least, I have a solution to this problem.  Thanks for all the good advice!

  Frank G.

• CS1 files will open in the later versions of CS, such as CS4 and 5?

  I'm still working in CS1, but becomes nervous about the March of time with Creative Suite. I don't know if future versions of the CS will be open my files, in particular Photoshop and InDesign files. I'll appreciate sincerely any info on this.

  I have a mac G5 running Tiger. (I realize I cannot use CS5 with it, but I'm always interested to know if my files would be toast with CS5 or feasible if I had a Mac Intel.)

  Yes, these files will open in the new versions of the same applications.

  -Dov

• 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.

• None of my files will open

  I deleted some toolbars and now none of my files opens. A box appears and says windows cannot open the file, and you must know what type of program created the file. System Restore did not work. Without file extensions will be opened. Help, please!

  Hello

  Done began just after the removal of these toolbars?

  Have you tried the .exe attachment file associations?

  fixed .exe file association.
  http://www.dougknox.com/XP/fileassoc/xp_exe_fix.zip

  CleanAutoRun.
  http://support.Kaspersky.com/FAQ/?QID=208281743
  http://support.Kaspersky.com/viruses/cleanautorun

  Let us know if the problem persists.

• Each exe file I open me gives a "corrupted file... run chkdsk', but the analysis of virus and malware are clean?

  Hello

  I'm completely puzzled here. When I started my computer today I got a notification saying one of the start-up programs exe file has been corrupted. I think that "uhoh". Then my antvirus software is dΘmarre with the same and I get the notification that I'm not running and antivirus. Then I realize counts all exe files I click gives me the error "file is corrupted... Please run chkdsk" appear in the taskbar. At this point, I am thinking virus or malware.

  Some programs still work even with the corrupted message, but every exe, whether old or newly downloaded, will give me this corrupt message. Also, when I tried to reinstall my anti-virus, he wouldn't. (I'm under Avast Internet Security Pro).

  I found myself downloading AVG free and for some reason any that exe is not being corrupt. So I at least have a running antivirus software now.

  I scanned my whole system with AVG with the latest virus definitions, and it sees no virus. I run only Malwarebytes with the latest updates... nothing there either.

  Is my computer clean? For me this seems unlikely, but there is something that is not a virus or malicious software that could cause this?

  Also, I started in safe mode, and it makes exactly the same thing. Each exe is corrupt when I open it.

  I am all of these ideas, except to the reformat.

  Thank you

  Mike

  I don't see you mention on running "chkdsk".
  So, do you?

  How to run the check disk (chkdsk)... assuming you are using Vista

  Start button > Search box, type cmd > look up, right-click on cmd.exe > Run As Administrator >

  in the black and white window, at the command prompt flashes, type chkdsk/f/r > press the Enter key.
  Note: there is a space between 'chkdsk' and ' / '.
  The screen will say something like cannot do it now, but you want to run it on reboot. Click on 'y' as in Yes > press > window cmd of output.
   
  Restart your computer. It will take a while. DO NOT stop the machine. Just wait.
   

  For the benefits of others looking for answers, please mark as answer suggestion if it solves your problem.

• executable files (.exe files) are opened in Adobe reader.

  • My friend, I don't understand how he did it, changed the .exe on its computer files settings. He says, click with the right button on a file .exe, selected option «openwith...» "and chose the adobe reader software. Now all .exe files are being opened on the adobe reader, including the filesystem as guest, paint, calculator, browsers, uninstaller etc. Now, we can not even uninstall the adobe reader software, since even the unistaller is an exe file and will open in adobe reader. System Restore does not work. What can I do to help him?

  Hi Christophe,

  If you can access the internet somehow, if you are using Vista, go to http://www.mydigitallife.info/2008/06/22/reset-and-fix-broken-windows-vista-file-ext-and-type-associations-include-exe-com-sys-zip-lnk-folder-drive/ and scroll to the EXE and click or double-click it to run the program to restore EXE file associations. Once done, do the same for LNK entry. That should restore your programs. If you are using Windows 7, go to http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/19449-default-file-type-associations-restore.html . If you are using XP, go to http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm.

  If no internet access, copy the appropriate reg entries to a flash drive on another computer, transfer to Office the 'bad' computer to and run them from there to make the changes.  Reboot and you should be good to go.

  If it still does not help, try the following guide to our Member Brian M - which shows four methods that can be used to fix the Windows file associations.

  Guide: http://www.selectrealsecurity.com/fix-programs

  I hope this helps.

  Good luck!

  Kosh

• .bat file changed in an .exe file that opens a file linked to the main program does not open after packed

  Here's what's happening.

  I have an add on package I wanted to pack with a main program.  The problem is that the add-on is not an .exe file so I had to make a .bat file to open it, which, unfortunately, is not recognized as a user entry point.   So I converted the file .bat to .exe file so that I could create a user to this file entry point.

  It is a situation similar to opening a word document and it will automatically open Microsoft word.  Only in my case I create a batch file for this word document and then convert it into a .exe file so I could create a user for this document entry point.

  So in my case after it's all packed to the top and I run the user entry point, I get an error could not open file.  Is that what I would call a linked file?  I'm packing up under copy writing/isolation mode and not in merged mode.

  Any ideas?

  Hi Christopher2222,

  In most cases, you won't need to run the application during the capture process. In some scenarios it will probably a solution to set some values "first round" for an application.

  In this case, you try to start a batch (bat) file. All Thinstall/ThinApp scenarios with a bat file to add this to your package.ini

  giveitaname.exe

  Source=%SystemSystem%\cmd.exe

  Shortcut = YourPackageContainer.dat

  CommandLine=%SystemSystem%\cmd.exe/k C:\PathToYourBatchFile\start.bat OptionalParameter1 OptionalParameter2

  The UNC path is not recommended.

  Best regards

  Christian Janssen

  CIS - Group.nl - VMware and Thinstall partner