'Open with' box appears for programs which should not need to open another program (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, paint, etc.)

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• Open with box appears when I try to open anything

  All what I am trying to open the 'open with' box appears.  Why is it not let me open anything?

  All what I am trying to open the 'open with' box appears.  Why is it not let me open anything?

  Use this answer...

  Open with appears whenever I try to open a program
   
  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.

• 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

• My laptop is a Dell Vostro 1720 of 32 bits, and so I accept I can't upgrade my Muse more away, but which has hosted a site for me, what should I do to add another site?

  My laptop is a Dell Vostro 1720 of 32 bits, and so I accept I can't upgrade my Muse more away, but which has hosted a site for me, what should I do to add another site?

  Hello

  What I understand, that is, you already have a free site hosted with Adobe Business catalyst, and now you want to get a more.

  To do so, publish a Muse Adobe Business catalyst site.

  Access to the administration panel and go to settings-> Site Management site, you should see the upgrade option, you will pay for the site, because it is not a free site.

  Let me know if you have any questions, or if I have missed something

• When I install acrobat adobe PRO XI, it converts everything on my computer to an adobe icon, and when I try to open it, it will open adobe acrobat. For example, I can not open word, excel, internet explore or any other document or program because he think

  When I install acrobat adobe PRO XI, it converts everything on my computer to an adobe icon, and when I try to open it, it will open adobe acrobat. For example, I can not open word, excel, internet explore or any other document or program because he thinks his acrobat.

  Hi Kate,.

  Please see this KB document for the solution Application, file icons change in Acrobat/Reader icon

  Let me know if the problem persists.

  Kind regards

  Nicos

• Cannot open programs or files due to windows install is not properly installed. What should I do, I can open things like Internet Explorer, QuickBooks and excel or word files.

  I can't open any programs.  When I try opening Quickbooks or Internet Explorer it just sparkles.  I used to be able to right click and open, but now the option open is missing.  When I tried to open the Excel program, he told me that Windows Installer is not correctly installed.  Help, please!

  Thank you!

  You can reset IE to see if it helps:

  Control Panel, Internet Options, Advanced tab, reset

• MS Photo Gallery, how can I activate the "do not show this again" when the dialog box appears whenever I try to download a picture to another location?

  How can I activate the "do not show this again" when the dialog box appears whenever I try to download a picture to another location?

  The dialog box that appears frequently when I try to convert or download photos, shows the shadow of this question - I want to make it active until the times dialog box stops appearing I scroll the photo folders.

  Thank you

  I got the last part of what you wanted, which was simply not the message

  The key is that you have to allow this program through your windows firewall.

  Go to your look for the windows Firewall Control Panel,

  There should be a list to allow a program through windows firewall, look at the top left.

  If you feel safe doing this, vlc is not one that I would feel safe with, but to you, it has a function to browse to find the program to be added to your trusted list or access through your firewall.

  Still, it may give you a warning but could release the message?

• Windows Update fails with error [error number: 0x800A0007]-which is not listed

  Windows update fails with error [error number: 0x800A0007]-which is not listed, so unable to update the system

  The other post:

  Thank you for your reply - but the problem persists - this is mopre complete info.
  The system starts well and runs - BUT I cannot now be updated because when I access "Windows Update" it always returns this error message.
  Also, none of the messages in your "appliesto" step 2 recommended link will be applied effectively.
  As far as I know - we have a standard system and I just ran again ONCE a full system virus etc check - all clean.
  Also your "Mr Fixit" was performed several times, but nothing changes.
  Because it enters the update process, and then always closes with this specific message (which as I said is NOT in your list of error messages), which SHOULD tell your software writers where is the problem.
  This is what is happening in the process of updating before it fails:
  Keep your computer up-to-date
  Check to see if you need updates for Windows, your programs, your hardware or your devices.

  Get updates of high priority (recommended)
  Select among the priority and optional updates for Windows and other programs

  ... and it does not matter if I say "express" or "custom" - headed then:

  Checking for updates for your computer...

  but fails after a few seconds with the same message as follows:

  [Error number: 0x800A0007]

  The website has encountered a problem and cannot display the page you are trying to view. The options provided below may help you solve the problem.

  -However, it is the State of the system for more complete information for you:
   
  Name of the operating system Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
  Version 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 Build 2600
  Manufacturer of operating system Microsoft Corporation
  MISCHU06BLUE system name
  System manufacturer Compaq Presario 061
  ED865AA - ABA SR1610NX NA540 system model
  System Type X 86-based PC
  Processor x 86 family 15 model 47 Stepping 2 AuthenticAMD ~ 1790 Mhz
  Version/Date BIOS Phoenix Technologies, LTD 3.33, 17/08/2005
  SMBIOS Version 2.4
  Windows C:\WINDOWS directory
  System directory C:\WINDOWS\system32
  Boot Device \Device\HarddiskVolume2
  The local United States
  Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413 - 2111).
  MISCHU06BLUE\Compaq_Owner user name
  Time zone Pacific Daylight Time
  Total physical memory 1 024,00 MB
  Available physical memory 468,50 MB
  Total virtual memory 2.00 GB
  Available virtual memory 1.96 GB
  Page file space 1.51 GB
  Paging file C:\pagefile.sys

  Please get us some help to solve this problem.
  What else can I provide?

  I didn't ask if it was a new issue or a new problem, I asked if she was the same computer?

  [This applies to your recent 'me, too' answer to another thread.]

• Restoration of openers program: how to restore the original program of opening such as internet explore and itunes instead of notepad ++

  on my computer, I have somehow changed the settings for applications on windows 7 open with notepad ++ how to restore the original program of opening such as internet explore and itunes instead of notepad ++

  I've seen this happen when opening a program via a shortcut (for example. LNK file), you are asked what type of program to open it with. After selection of Notepad ++ (or another program) via the Select a program from a list of installed programsand checking the always use the selected program to open this type of file, document or program referenced by the shortcut of origin opens in Notepad ++ as it should.

  The problem is that now all shortcuts (for example. LNK files) on the desktop or in the browser will want to open Notepad ++ and use the icon of Notepad ++ to display the shortcut no matter what shortcut was originally intentioned to open. This is known as a file association and the default icon.

  The good news is that a small free utility was written to cancel the. LNK file association was created. There is also a registry hack to achieve, but I recommend the utility unASSOC for its ease of use.

  A utility to Unassociate Types of files in Windows 7 and Vista

  Just download and then use the utility to unassociate the. LNK files. Manual is available on the web page above (the same place to get the utility). Quite simply, you run the program and wait for the list of the types of files to complete. Select. LNK in the list and then click delete the file type.

  Your asscoiations of moose file will be restored.

• I have a new laptop with Windows Media Player 10, which does not recognize my MP3 player: this has happened once before and I was able to download Windows Media Player 9. Where is he now and can do it again?

  I have a Samsung YP - U2J MP3 player and until I had to buy a new laptop it worked fine with Windows Media Player 9.  The new laptop comes with Windows Media Player 10, which does not recognize my MP3 player that my COMPUTER recognizes it and says everything is fine.  Can someone help me?

  Hello Amaliada,

  Thank you for your message.  We will add your MP3 device manually.  Please follow the instructions below:
  Plug in your mp3 player and open Windows Media Player.
  Click in the empty space (next), then select 'Tools' > select 'Options '.
  Select the "Devices" tab (you see yourself mp3 palyer?) If not, click on "Add" > select "portable music players.
  From there, you will receive information about the addition of your device.

  Please let us know if it did or did not help to solve your problem.

  See you soon

  Engineer Jason Microsoft Support answers visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• Unspecified error C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe in Google Chrome.

  Original title: problem Google Chrome Jumplist.

  I have a problem on the points of the Jumplist to the Google Chrome browser. I did a system restore and Google Chrome was broken. When I click on the 'new window' and the 'new incognito window' in the Jumplist, this message is:

  C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe

  Unspecified error

  So I tried to copy the user APPDATA chrome.exe and then the error message does not get out, but he has not responded to the command.

  Is it possible to repair chrome or do a clean install?

  Screenshot:

  

  Hello John Yoon 98,

  I suggest that you post in the Forums of Google since the specific error is with Google chrome.
  Click here for a link to the Google Forums.

  They should be better able to help with this issue.

  Thank you

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

• I am able to open my roadrunner @ internet Explorer mail, but this browser continues to display, the session has expired, connect and I get the new message

  I have roadrunner e-mail as a tab on my home page. At the same time I was asked, you want to save the user name and password, I answered Yes. Whenever I wanted to access my e-mail address, your session has expired. Please connect would come back to the top and I would follow the instructions and had access to my email address. Today, I'm unable to access my e-mail address here, but can open it in internet Explorer. I even tried to email from my wife, who is not saved its info and this goes back to my login screen.

  Clear the cache and cookies only from Web sites that are causing problems.

  "Clear the Cache":

  • Firefox/tools > Options > advanced > network > content caching Web: 'clear now '.

  'Delete Cookies' sites causing problems:

  • Firefox/tools > Options > privacy > Cookies: "show the Cookies".

  You can control and manage permissions for the domain in the tab currently selected through these steps:

  • Click on "Site Identity" (globe/lock) in the address bar
  • Click on 'More information' to open ' tools > Page Info "with the Security tab is selected
  • Go to the permissions tab (Tools > Page Info > permissions) to check the permissions for the domain in the currently selected tab

• With the help of an operating system older Compaq is professional Windows. Internet Explorer connected very slowly. .

  With the help of an operating system older Compaq is professional Windows. Internet Explorer connected very slowly. SO I've reworded in safe mode with network and IE has worked very well. I installed Mozilla Firefox and then restarted in normal mode. Then Internet explorer would not connect. How to diagnose in safe mode. What does safe mode or safe mode with network do to help diagnose? Can someone help me solve this problem? Any help would be appreciated thanks in advance.

  Hi, Raymond J,.

  ·         Did you do changes on the computer before the show?

  ·         You get the error message?

  ·         What type of internet connection do you use?

  ·         What security software do you use?

  Follow these methods.

  Method 1: As the problem does not persist in SafeMode with network, perform a clean boot to see if there is a software conflict as the clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.

  Note: After completing the steps in the clean boot troubleshooting, follow the section How to configure Windows to use a Normal startup state of the link to return the computer to a Normal startupmode.

  After the clean boot used to resolve the problem, you can follow these steps to configure Windows XP to start normally.

  (a) click Start, run.

  (b) type msconfigand click OK.

  (c) the System Configuration Utility dialog box appears.

  (d) click the general tab, click Normal startup - load all services and device drivers and then click OK.

  (e) when you are prompted, click restart to restart the computer.

  Method 2: Follow the steps in the article.

  How to troubleshoot possible causes of Internet connection problems in Windows XP

  How to reset the Protocol Internet (TCP/IP)

• When I try to open control panel internet explore it closes and says that an error has occurred

  When I try to open control panel internet explore it closes and says that an error has occurred

  * original title - wht is internet explore doesn't let me access my programs on the start menu__ *.

  The error report window Windows provide additional data (such as the name of the file - module dll involved)? More details would be useful. Ramesh Srinivasan . The Winhelponline Blog
  Microsoft MVP, Windows desktop experience

• Can hear his first just 2 seconds when I opened a videofile (Internet Explorer) and no noise at all in Skype.

  Original title: no sound in Windows 7

  Hello

  I can hear his first just 2 seconds when I opened a videofile (Internet Explorer) and no noise at all in Skype. Please, help set.

  Have you tried the audio troubleshooting to see if it detects and solves all problems running? See - http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Open-the-Playing-Audio-troubleshooter

  If no joy, see this - https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/mats/audioplayback?wa=wsignin1.0 that can help.