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• "Windows cannot access the specified device or file. You can not have the appropriate permissions to access the item. "When you try to open a. EXE file.

  Windows cannot access the specified device or file. You can not have the appropriate permissions to access the item.

  Well, I was on my computer, I tried to open an exe file and I got this message

  Windows cannot access the specified device or file. You can not have the appropriate permissions to access the item.

  I have windows xp, anyone have an idea what to do?

  Hi Reaper14,

  ·         The question is limited to this particular .exe file?

  ·         You can open other files very well?

  If you are unable to open a .exe file, refer to the following article.

  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

  Click on the link below.

  Cannot open EXE files

• When opening a file that I have to choose what program created to run and some files is read only this should not be and wont open, usually of .exe files

  This started after I tried to remove the gel frog via the control panel. After that this withdrawal, or if he asked me to choose a program to run a file I tried and I hit adobe and adobe is now the icon like any and will not open most of the files because it does not support, I can not open almost nothing except the browser explore. I was able to get my malwarebytes to come and showed some virus that I removed, but now I don't know how to solve other problems

  Looks like your Windows file associations have to dispose. This means that XP doesn't know what to do with files by looking at the file extension (.exe for executables)., .doc for MS documents, etc.  When you run Internet Explorer, it's a little different, that's why IE usually still works fine...

  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.

• How can I stop adobe to open all my .exe files when it is installed?

  Software Adobe reader tries to open any .exe files. How can I stop it while having installed adobe?

  Well...  You provide all basic information: who is your O.S. (?)

  but:

  Using Microsoft Windows XP, use this page:

  http://www.dougknox.com/XP/file_assoc.htm

  Using Microsoft Windows Vista, use this page:

  associations.html http://www.kreslavsky.com/2009/03/Reset-and-Fix-Windows-Vista-default-file-extention-type-

  Please note:

  Any use of any registry fix is to your own responsebility & it is always wise to do a full backup of your registry before making any changes!

  Kind regards

  Fiat Lux !

• I can't open most of exe files. An error pops up saying__ (file name) point of entry not found .__The (SHRegGetValueW) procedure entry point is not found in the dynamic link library. SHLWAPI.dll__I cannot open iexp/systemrestore/entry point not found

  I can open my computer in safe mode, open the window well, but at startup I get about 10 error mesg. Rundll/SHLWAPI.dll/ I can not open the help files. System Restore does not open I get the SHLWAPI.dll error. My iexplorer option doesn't corr. My add and remove programs are filled with fix XP and Xp service pack upgrades. Like 50 of them. I can't uninstall anything. If she does about 20 to say that programs that are _____. is not working properly. My iexpl. tell it to run in compatibility mode.
  My system that I use is Microsoft (system files R) windowsXP (R)(Build2600.xpsp2.050301-1526:Service Pack 1) NTFS flight lable isDisk O. I think that I tried to upgrade the victory iexp/6 and 7, but they do not appear in Add or remove programs. I have no more disk for win xp service pack 1. But I have the serial number and the key on the side of the model code. A comp.2002 of the entry door. My Mc Update.exe is missing or corr. load (Newdev.dll) RUNDLL error. I can not access my user accounts. or my device manager. What happens with my computer is - anyone KNOW?

  If you can boot into Safe Mode with command prompt, or if you have a XP CD and you can boot into the Recovery Console, and then run the following commands.

  Chkdsk /r

  sfc/scannow (you will need an XP CD for this command)

  Mike - Engineer Support Microsoft Answers
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• Why can't I open the setup.exe file to install a more recent version of Firefox?

  I use firefox 3.6.25. When I try to download and install the latest version, a dialog box opens with the option «Save "or"Cancel".» There is no option to 'open' the executable file.

  -> How to download and install Firefox on Windows

  Check and tell if its working.

• Accidentally changed the program by default to open all the exe. files for the wrong program and need a fix

  Any help for my dumbass would be appreciated. Laughing out loud

  Hi davidlangston,

  What version of Windows you are running on the computer?

  Method 1: Run the fixit available in the links below and check if that makes a difference-Worth to try
  Difficulty of broken desktop shortcuts and common system maintenance tasks

  Note: FixIt would attempt to recover bad sectors on the hard disk, in the course of this process there are chances of DATA loss from that particular area.

  Method 2: Run the fixit available in the article below to fix the problem automatically

  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

  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.
  How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

  You might want to know

  What version of the operating system Windows am I running?
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/help/which-version-of-the-Windows-operating-system-am-i-running

• Questions to open any .exe files

  Hello

  I have problems to open all my .exe files. happened after I installed security software. I already tried your suggestions about the site, but I can't seem to run 'command', in order to go further. I think that there are problems with my file associations, but I can't seem to restore.

  I would appreciate your help.

  Mel

  MelissaH87,

  Try to learn to ask questions. What you wrote makes no sense to anyone because...

  1 "your suggestions"... what and whose suggestions? We need to know what suggestions you had already tried so that we find a new you haven't tried.

  2 "on the site"... what site is this? Give us a link to the site where you saw all these suggestions.

  At the risk of repetition, try this tutorial:

  Restore the file type associations
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/233243-default-file-type-associations-restore.html

  Scroll down to exe - executable application files.
  Click on the exe

  Follow the instructions in #1 à #7 at the top.

  Scroll to lnk - shortcut link (LNK) files.
  Click on lnk

  Follow the instructions in #1 à #7 at the top.

• My .exe files are not open as they should after a virus removal and some do not work right.

  Here's the problem. I did a scan for viruses with AVG and deleted viruses from my computer. One of those annoying virus seems to be a program called Vista Antivirus that I had never downloaded or installed. I had a feeling that it was not good when she appeared all first. After that AVG has found to be a threat, he removed. This is where the problems started.

  After the removal of Antivirus Vista, my programs refuse to open without a right click and run as administrator. In some cases, like my WMP, the music and the Zune program, they do not work properly. Whenever I try to open a song in WMP or Zune, it won't play them or videos. Instead, as with all other programs, the 'Open with' window as if it does not recognise .exe files. So now you can see my aggravation.

  There is one more problem. After that I restart and login to my account and open the Task Manager to close unnecessary programs that I don't need or want to open, there are usually a whole list of them. However, as I did this virus removal, only a few main Basic programs that are needed to power the computer are open. Since most of those who opened before were .exe files, I can see where is the problem.

  Honestly, I'm stuck for what to do to solve this problem. I'll do a system restore and see if it works (and I hope it will be). If this isn't the case, I need little help and instructions to fix this annoying problem.

  Thank you for taking the time to read this and help out me.

  -iggy

  Edit: System Restore has been a success. Is there anyway I can stop this from happening in the future?

  Hi ignite444,

  Glad to hear that the problem is solved!

  Unwanted programs or virus downloaded on the computer without the user's knowledge.

  Important Antivirus software must be updated regularly to stay effective against new viruses. Most of the antivirus software are designed to update automatically, but you can also update your software manually.
  You should also keep during the virus scan regularly.

  Update your anti-virus software
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/update-your-antivirus-software

  check the link below for the number of Windows vista-compatible antivirus software.
  Windows Vista consumer security software providers
  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/antivirus-partners/Windows-Vista.aspx

  I hope this helps!

  Halima S - Microsoft technical support.
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• all my .exe files want open Notepad

  all my program files (.exe) want to use Notepad to open.

  Hello

  These should help:

  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

  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

  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 Windows 7 file Extension
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/19449-default-file-type-associations-restore.html

  How to set default Associations for a program in Windows 7
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/2630-default-programs-set-programs-default-associations.html

  How Unassociate a Type of Extension file in Vista and a utility to help (Windows 7 too)
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/91920-unassociate-file-extention-type.html

  How to change the default program opens a file Type in Windows 7 http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/12196-open-change-default-program.html

  How to associate a file Type or protocol default program in Windows 7
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/9154-default-programs-associate-file-type-Protocol.html
  How to show or hide the Extensions of types of files in Windows 7
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/10570-file-extensions-hide-show.html#post101629

  I hope this helps.

  Rob Brown - MS MVP - Windows Desktop Experience: Bike - Mark Twain said it right.

• 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/

• cannot open .exe files, add/remove files works do not (not too long on a computer far away)

  Help me Obi Kenobi won, you're my only hope. (Sorry, has.)

  I got a virus called XP 2010 antivirus, who kept asking me to buy their software. I did a security analysis of microsoft online, which didn't seem to help. I noticed that I am still unable to open wordpad, notepad, etc... Also unable to do a system restore (giving the window "choose the program you want to use to open this file. ("File: rstrui.exe").

  The same basic "choose program" window opens for almost everything on my computer, including Mozilla Firefox, all my antivirus software (including those suggested I download to fix this), add/remove programs, and I imagine many other programs just yet, I have to try.

  I tried to open "My computer" once and my computer to freeze to the origin. I once again and used ctrl alt del to see my process of and noticed a caled "cinemanowsvc.exe" process was running and associated with a software movie I got... so I told him to stop this process of visualization, and after doing so could open 'my computer '. I suspect that the virus may be in the cinemanow program and want to remove it... but I'm also not sure if this is my problem.

  A lot of the tabs on the lower bar, near the clock seem to be missing, and the computer seems to restart very slow... I have UBUNTU (almost Linux) on my hard drive that is partitioned and UBUNTU seems to have dropped the event.

  If you could help, that would be the most awesome of you!

  Note: I have also tried to open my software in safe mode, but I am unable to do so.

  It is difficult to tell exactly how much damage has been done to the system and whether or not it is worth trying to fix or start over.

  If it's just a matter of file associated with etc, then look at:
  http://www.dougknox.com/XP/file_assoc.htm
  EXE file Association problem (association of default restore for EXE files)

  http://WindowsXP.MVPs.org/exefile.htm
  Cannot run EXE files - programs don't open

  TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2010 - Update Services

• 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
  How to enable or disable the files compressed in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/93827-zip-file-compressed-folders.html
  Restore the Type Associations by default Vista file extensions
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/233243-default-file-type-associations-restore.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
  Restore and return the file Association in Windows Vista if Original
  http://www.mydigitallife.info/2008/06/22/restore-and-reset-file-association-in-Windows-Vista-back-to-original-default/

  Reset and Fix Broken Windows Vista file Ext and Type Associations (include EXE, COM, SYS, ZIP, LNK,
  Folder, drive)
  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/

  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.

• 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

• MSI files open in Notepad

  How to stop the MSI files open in Notepad in Vista.

  Try this command at a command prompt:
  ftpe msi.package="%SystemRoot%\System32\msiexec.exe" / i "%1" % *.

  Edit:
  What do you mean "when you download the file?  Have you tried any other .msi stored locally on your computer?  If your web browser is add .txt to the file during the download, this could be a problem with the way the Web server sends the file in the browser.  Can you download .msi from other sites (like microft), without this problem?

  Steve Hebert - MVP Microsoft Internet Explorer