Unable to run .exe files, getting message asking "preferred program" open with

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• Unable to run .exe files.

  What is c?  And it affects why I can't run .exe files?  null0.8639132133657548

  Hi DeeloresFisher,

  Have you tried the steps suggested in the previous post?

  (a) I recommend you run a virus scan online from the link given below and check if the problem persists.

  Microsoft safety scanner

  Also, make sure that you have the latest update of the software antivirus installed on your computer, so that it works correctly.

  (b) you can also download & run Microsoft Security Essentials on your computer.

  Hope the helps of information.
  Please post back and we do know.

• I am unable to run .exe files, uninstall programs, go to safe mode, others on top.

  Here's the question. Recently, I've been hit with malware any who try to act as a protection program. XP Security 2010 I think, this is how it's called. I have finally come down and get to run in normal mode, but when I try to do anything, including the internet, he asks me what he wants me to open with (providing a nice list of ol ' of programs such as photoshop, illustrator, etc.)

  I can't run anything, I can't go in safe mode, nothing. Help would be loved.

  Hello

  Use above message for intense and thorough check for malware.

  To restore the ability to run any .exe programs.

  1 make a Restore Point so that you can come back if necessary back although probably not required.

  How to create a Vista System Restore Point
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/76332-system-restore-point-create.html

  How to make a Vista system restore
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/76905-System-Restore-how.html
  2. copy BETWEEN these lines and paste it into Notepad - save as exefileFix.reg - then right
  Click on it and FUSION - REBOOT

  DO NOT COPY THE LINES
  -----------------------------------------------------------------

  Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

  [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\. [EXE]
  @= "exefile".
  "Content Type"="application/x-msdownload".

  [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\. EXE\PersistentHandler]
  @= "{098f2470-bae0-11cd-b579-08002b30bfeb}".

  [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile]
  @= "Application".
  "EditFlags" = hex: 38, 07, 00, 00
  "FriendlyTypeName" = hex (2): 40, 00, 25, 00, 53, 00, 79, 00, 73, 00, 74, 00, 65, 00, 6 d, 00, 52,------.
  00, 6f, 00, 6f, 00, 74, 00, 25, 00, 5 c, 00, 53, 00, 79, 00, 73, 00, 74, 00, 65, 00, 6 d, 00, 33, 00,------.
  32,00, 5 c, 00, 73, 00, 68, 00, 65, 00, 6 c, 00, 6 c, 00, 33, 00, 32, 00, 2nd, 00, 64, 00, 6 c, 00, 6 c,
  00, 2 c, 00, 2d, 00, 31, 00, 30, 00, 00, 31, 35, 00, 36, 00, 00, 00

  [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\DefaultIcon]
  @="%1"

  [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\shell]

  [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\shell\open]
  "EditFlags" = hex: 00, 00, 00, 00

  [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\shell\open\command]
  @="\"%1\" %*"
  ""IsolatedCommand"="\"%1\" %. "

  [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\shell\runas]

  [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\shell\runas\command]
  @="\"%1\" %*"
  ""IsolatedCommand"="\"%1\" %. "

  [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\shellex]

  [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\shellex\DropHandler]
  @= "{86C86720-42A0-1069-A2E8-08002B30309D}".

  [- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.exe\UserChoice]

  --------------------------------------------------------------
  DO NOT COPY THE LINES

  If necessary:

  Check the fix of exe here
  http://www.Winhelponline.com/articles/105/1/file-association-fixes-for-Windows-Vista.html

  Also check this one if it applies
  http://www.Winhelponline.com/articles/165/1/restore-the-exe-file-association-in-Windows-Vista-after-incorrectly-associating-it-with-another-application.html

  How to set default Associations for a program under Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/83196-default-programs-program-default-associations.html

  I hope this helps.

  Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.

• Unable to run .exe files without using runas:administrator

  Original title: Windows Script Profiler?

  I recently had a virus on my computer, and it's file, he decided to corrupt. So, naturally, the antivirus got rid of him. Apparently, it was a pretty important, because now shortcuts to executables do work if I run as administrator (otherwise, I must point out the path for the time of EACH shortcut manually) and pitchers for the games that open several executables for the open game (EX: LOTRO) do any work.

  Is there a way I could get this file? (yes I tried the system restore: it did not work)

  Hello Braxton-235,

  Thanks for the return of the response.  Below I have included a link with users having the same problem.  They had a virus and once removed cannot be run/launch of .exe files.

  Microsoft Answers: Unable to launch a .exe file or shortcut unless I have run as administrator

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_vista-system/unable-to-launch-an-exe-file-or-shortcut-unless-i/6f0d8594-2f7b-41b1-BC90-51648dba1b78

  Please let us know status.

• Unable to run .exe files - windows for the application to launch guests

  When I try to launch a .exe, or .cmd file, Windows prompts you to wonder what application should I use to start the program. This happens on a single user profile on the machine, not the others. How can I fix this profile?

  Background:
  My child has apparently infected the computer. Whenever I started IE, two things happened:
  1. I have tons of warning messages that the computer has been infected
  2. I had the Vista "you want to run...?" question for the c:\users\tanya\app data\local\av.exe file

  I disconnected and logged on as an account administrator and then deleted the av.exe file. I have connected as a user infected, launched IE. Guests at the stop, but now I'm invited by Windows to how launch (apparently part of the java runtime) ssvagent.exe - since everything that I try to launch with a .exe or .cmd, or .com extension gives me a quick for applications to launch in. I suspect that the virus, the installation itself, not connected all the stuff.

  Then... How to hang it to the top? Advice?

  Hello

  Difficulties for Vista file association:
  http://www.Winhelponline.com/articles/105/1/file-association-fixes-for-Windows-Vista.html

  Be sure to run once connected on the userprofile problem. Good luck, Rick Rogers, aka "Crazy" - Microsoft MVP http://mvp.support.microsoft.com Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

• Unable to run .exe files during the installation of new software.

  I can't install new programs because my system asking you what program use and my internet explore doesn't open automatically however my knowledge is on my desk and works very well.

  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.

  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.

• Unable to run .exe files infected with XP 2010 SECURITY TOOL.

  My computer is infected by the VISTA software ANTI SPY 2010; I tried to install MALWAREBYTES, but it as will the computer run is not .exe files in order for me to install MALWAREBYTES AND FIXEXE. REG. HELP SOMEONE!

  Run the .exe from Doug Knox fix (which isn't a .exe so you can run it).

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

  Here's the for your malware removal instructions:

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-antivirus-Vista-2010

  MS - MVP - Elephant Boy computers - don't panic!

• execution of exe files is not possible. application for open with

  any file of opening program receives a message 'open with' option

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

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  > any file of opening program receives a message 'open with' option
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• Cannot cannot run .exe file, but only one user.

  I have 4 users put in place in Windows XP Media. Only one user has the problem that windows does not let him run the .exe files. get error asking what program I want to use to open this type of file. 3 other users do not have a problem. How do I fix this one

  Hello

  1. don't you make changes on the computer before the show?
  2. What is the exact error message?

  Method 1:
  Run the fix it and check.
  Diagnose and repair Windows files and folders problems automatically
  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/windows_file_and_folder_diag/en-us

  Method 2:
  You can try the steps in the link and check if it helps:
  How to change or choose the program that starts when you double-click a file in Windows XP

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307859

  Method 3:
  If the steps above fail then you can try the steps in knowledge base article and check.
  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#appliesTo

  Note: 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 in Windows:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/322756

• When I started > run > ncpa.cpl I get message error "file does not have a program associated with it... »

  XP SP3 with ALL critical & almost all critics not updated.

  I'm trying to follow the instructions in MS Article 871122 OTF Windows to configure my wireless network settings.

  But when I try to... Start > run > ncpa.cpl I get message error "file doesn't have a program associated with it".

  Thank you

  Steve

  HDTV - calibration.com

  Ok.  That's what steps 1 and 2 of the instructions in KB 871122.  You are now up to step 3.

  Now we will solve the problem "file does not have a program associated with it".  Go tohttp://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm .  Read the explanatory text and then click the 5th from the top:CPL file Association Fix download the zip file, extract the reg file, then run it.

  Because this association should not have broken, I suggest that you download, update and run

  Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and

  SuperAntiSpyware

• Help! A virus disabled my ability to computers to run an exe file when he clicks on or 'open' is used. 'Start' still works...

  Remember - this is a public forum so never post private information such as numbers of mail or telephone!

  Ideas:

  • You have problems with programs
  • Error messages
  • Recent changes to your computer
  • What you have already tried to solve the problem all right, people, it's really weird.  Just surfing the net and a few page popped up a window, Windows defender, either real or double window that seemed to be some kind of virus scan running and find all kinds of infections.  Search on my drive for files of virus claimed, however, nothing found.  Zone alarm has warned that a program named av.exe was trying to access various resources, which I refused him permission to do.  I closed the browser and activate zonealarm internet lock.  Now, by clicking on any desktop icon rather began the av.exe program, same as before.  I used the Task Manager to end.  Finally, I found the file av.exe, a hidden file in the documents and settings/Peter/application data / directory and deleted.  So now, either by clicking on any application, destop, or the menu, including the Panel, appears a window wondering what program I want to use to open the file, or a warning that no file association is defined for the file.  Linking screen for the Windows Explorer file reports assoiations appropriate for all files, but does not list the exe or com all file extensions.  Attempt to add them (abandoned) presented a screen that windows already knew they were applications.  So now I'm at a loss.  This little beastie hurt not only managed to get by zone alarms various filters and screens, but itself installed and screwed with stuff.  I can't start applications normally.  To right click and use "start" from the pull down.  And some processes that are expected to be called by other programs to run into the same problem, so do not work.  I ran a system restore (had to do it from safe mode to make it work) for a few days, before this problem, but it doesn't fix it.  Nor, do one of the registry scanners I ran to try to find errors.  found a bunch, but the problem remains.
  • I'm puzzled.  What should do?   How can I reset windows to know that an exe file "opening" means to run the program?    Oh, and at this point, restart now does not start most of the things that are supposed to start on a startup, zone alarm, mouse drivers, etc..  Even the appearance of the taskbar has changed its background color blue back...
  • Thanks for your suggestions?

  You can download the fix here: -.
  Windows^® XP file association fixes (Copyright 2003 - Doug Knox)
  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

  Now to clean your computer. TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2010 - Update Services

• Visual studio runs (.exe) file can run in the other computer where did not install visual studio?

  Visual studio runs (.exe) file can run in the other computer where did not install visual studio?

  I use a visual studio 2012 to make a program file,
  This is a file to execute, which is my generated program file.

  I can throw in another computer in which another computer has not installed any visual studio?

  Thank you

  Hi Chi,

  The question you posted would be better suited in the MSDN Forums since we have dedicated to this support; We recommend that you post your question in the MSDN Forums to get help:

  http://social.msdn.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/category/VisualStudio, vslanguages, vstfs, netdevelopment, vsarch

  Keep us updated on the status of the issue.

• When I click on a shortcut on my desktop I get a message saying that the file does not have a program assoiated with this file

  When I click on a shortcut on my desktop I get a message saying that the file does not have a program assoiated with this file

  Hello

  These are shortcuts to Internet?

  1. make sure that Internet Explorer is the default browser to the control panel > Add/Remove Programs > Set Program Access and Defaults, choose Microsoft Windows or custom. Make sure that IE is selected as the default browser.

  2. on this page download and run the patch for files of the URL.
  Difficulties of Windows XP file association:
  http://www.dougknox.com/XP/file_assoc.htm

  Don

• Cannot open any desktop shortcut, get this message: this file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create an association in the folder option Control Panel > can't open anything in the control panel.

  Cannot open any desktop shortcut, get this message: this file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create an association in the folder option control panel > can't open anything in the control panel. And when you try to download patches get message saying "microsoft cannot find the file. Tried to copy the 'rundll32.exe' file in system32 but does not work, can not even open the clock! Help, please.

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Office/default.aspx

  Office at the above link forums

  XP forums:

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/category/WindowsXP

  Link above is for XP Forums.

  There is a list of the different Forums XP to the link above to help you.

  You get the help you need there.

  Here is the Vista Forums.

  See you soon

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Whenever I start my computer, I get the message: "this file doesn't have a program associated with to perform this action...". »

  Whenever I start my computer, I get the message: "this file doesn't have a program associated with to perform this action...". "for my external drives.  I use these daily backup USB drives. It seems that the backup will run, if I acknowledge this message by clicking OK. If this is not the case - it won't. Why is that happening and how can I solve this problem?

  You can repair the associations used to readers.  One of my fellow MVPS, Shawn (no relationship lol) has default binding settings in his site here:

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

  Just scroll down to find the link of 'reader', click it, and launches the link.  You can do the same thing with "folder" and "directory" to be thorough.