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• When I click on the internet icon I get this message: "this file doesn't have a program associated with it for performing this action."

  Yesterday when I turned on my computer (Windows Vista) and click the internet icon, a box appears and says "this file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create an association in the control panel of binding together. I called my internet provider and they think I may have a virus. They asked if I had been invited in the past two days in quarantine anything. I did about two days ago, I was looking for clip art and warned there was a risk and asked if I wanted to quarantine items. I clicked 'yes '. But I had trouble getting Internet for two days. Is it possible to fix this?

  Yesterday, my son 'right click' on the RIC and was able to do to open up, but I can't today.

  original title: can not access the internet

  Hi lenglund,

  Follow these methods.

  Method 1: Follow the steps in the article.

  The problems of Internet connection

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-Internet-connection-problems

  Method 2: Performs a search using the Microsoft safety scanner.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

  Note: The data files that are infected must be cleaned only by removing the file completely, which means that there is a risk of data loss.

  For reference:

  Windows wireless and wired network connection problems

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/wired-and-wireless-network-connection-problems-in-Windows

• Get open C: message file doesn't have a program associated with it for performing this action. create an association in the control panel for the default program.

  I can't open my c or d ' training or any other when I click it

  Hello

  ·        Remember to make changes to the system?

  This happens because autorun.vbs is created by a virus or Trojan horse. The virus normally loads the file autorun.inf in the root of the folder all the hard drive or USB key and then run the autorun.bat file which contains script to apply and merge autorun.reg into the registry, with possible change in the following registry key to ensure that the virus is loaded at system startup:

  [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon]

  USERINIT = Userinit.exe, autorun.exe

  Finally, autorun.bat will call wscript.exe to run autorun.vbs.

  When the antivirus software or security detected the file autorun.vbs as infected, the file will be deleted or deleted or quarantined.

  I suggest you follow the steps mentioned below and check if the problem is resolved.

   

  Method 1:

  I suggest running the fix which is present in the article below and check if the problem is resolved.

  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

  If it does not help follow method 2

  Method 2:

  a. run the Task Manager (Ctrl-Alt-Del or right click on the taskbar)

  b. stop wscript.exe process if available by selecting the name of the process, and then click on end process.

  c. then terminate explorer.exe process.

  d. in the Task Manager, click on file-> new task (run?).

  e. type cmd in the box text open, and then click OK.

  f. type the following command one by one, and then press the Enter key:

  g. del c:\autorun.*/f/s/q/a

  h. del d:\autorun.*/f/s/q/a

  i. del e:\autorun.*/f/s/q/a

  Where c, d, e each representative the drive letters on Windows System. If there are several disks or partitions available, continue to command by changing on the other drive letter. Note that you must also clean files autorun from USB flash drive or an external portable hard drive as the hard drive may also be infected.

  If this does not help, follow the method 3.

  Method 3:

  a. click on start and click on run

  b. type regsvr32 /i shell32.dll

  c. Press ok

  d. you will see a message DllRegisterServer and DllInstall in the successful shell32.dll file

  Thanks and regards.

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

• I click on the links in the email and get a box that says: "this file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action" and the link cannot be opened.

  Original title: problem e mail

  I click on the links in the email and get a box that says: "this file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action" and the link cannot be opened.

  Suggestions;

  1. make sure that your e-mail program is your default program.

  2. make sure that your Internet Explorer, or your main browser has all its faults.

  You can do both of the above by following these steps...

  Start button > right column, click default programs > click Set Your Default programs...

  1. click on your e-mail program > it doesn't say "this program has all its defaults"?
  If not, click on choose by default for this program > check all boxes below the list > click on save when finished.

  2 do the same as above for your Internet Explorer, or your main browser.

• an error "file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action" when you click office and recent places.

  Original title:

  Win7 victory explrer click dsktop & mployment plces & get eror msg file is not a CDSA wth to prfrmin ths field prgrm. pls instl one prgrm so is alrdy instld Credit Union assc ltvds cntrl pnl prgrms

  I don't know how to fix. Help, please.    Win7 windows Explorer click

  Office & recent locations & grterror msg:
  This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Please install a program or, if it is already installed. create an asssociationin the default programs control panel.
   
  Information given in the new thread:
  Error Msg When you try open office spaces & recent since the win Explorer

  when im in windows Explorer and click on the desktop or the recent places the link I get a msg of error and they will not open, but all others open. I posted pictures of error msg to skydrive yesterday.

  Hello

  Welcome to the Microsoft Community Forums.

  I see you've found an error "file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action" when you click office and recent places.

  1. Have you made changes on the computer before this problem?
  2. What is the full error message?

  I suggest you to report to us the screenshot of the Advanced window so that we can understand what exactly the situation.
  
  See:
  Use SkyDrive download collected files and post screen shot/image
  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/w7itproui/thread/4fc10639-02dB-4665-993a-08d865088d65

  The average while you can try the following steps and check if the error reappears.

  Method 1:

  Step 1:

  Start the computer in safe mode and check the number.

  Some options, including the mode safe mode, start Windows in a limited State, where only the essential is started. If a problem doesn't reappear when you start in safe mode, you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers and services as a possible cause.

  Follow this link provided below to start your computer in safe mode.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/advanced-startup-options-including-safe-mode

  Step 2:

  Put the computer to boot and check if the problem persists.

  To help resolve the error and other messages, you can start Windows 7 by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This type of boot is known as a "clean boot". A clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Note: After troubleshooting, be sure to set the computer to start as usual as mentioned in step 3 of the KB article provided above.

  Method 2: I also suggest that you scan your computer with the Microsoft Security Scanner, which would help us to get rid of 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.

  Important: During the scan of the hard drive if bad sectors are found, the scanner tries to repair this sector, all available on which data may be lost.

  It will be useful.

  Back with the details so that we can help you further. We also indicate the result of the suggested steps.

• 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

• If I try and open an email with an attachment I get an error message: this file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action.

  If I try and open an email with an attachment I get an error message: this file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. create an association in the folders option control panel.  Once there, I don't know where to go

  What is the attachment file extension? If you know what program should open with, just do the following.
   
  1. download and save the attachment to the office.
  2. right click on the saved file.
  3. Select: Open with on the shortcut menu.
  4. click on: choose [default] program.
  5. Select: The appropriate program.
  6. check: always use the selected program to open this type of file.
  7. click on OK.
   
  This should allow you to open these attachments directly from email address now.

• If I click on anything whatsoever on my desk, a window appears: this file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create an association in the control panel to define the Associations. "

  Original title: all my programs have become more associated with their shortcuts in my windows start.

  All my programs became most associated with their shortcuts. If I click on anything whatsoever on my desk, a window appears: "this file has no program associated with it for performing this action. Create an association in the control panel to define the Associations. " I must do this for each shortcut? Microsoft Word, all my accessories, none of the links are attached to nothing. Y at - it a quick fix to my problem, or I am looking at a restore of the entire system?  Help, please!

  Look at the tutorial on changing to default file associations.
  http://www.mydigitallife.info/how-to-edit-or-change-file-type-or-extension-associations-default-programs-in-Windows-Vista/

  It should help to solve your problem.

  Thank you

  Marilyn

• Vista Windows - message shows this file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create an association in the Folder Options Control Panel.

  I have windows vista and when trying to open my emails form direct messger window and continue to receive the above message messnger yahh

  Hello

  Thanks for your answer to my problem. I finally have the sort by using the system restore before I am your answer. I had been unable to use this before would not work, but solved this problem that was caused by my Norton Anti - Virus not allowing this to complete his course. Once again thanks for your help

• When I try to play games on windows vista I get a message saying "this file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create an association in the control panel of the associations. How can I fix it?

  XXXXXX

  Hi Randy,

  Welcome to the Windows Vista answers Forum!

  I have a few questions about your concerns:

  (a) game in which you try to read?

  (b) is this the case with all games or any game in particular?

  (c) you are trying to play the games that are built with Window Vista?

  (d) what version of Window Vista do you use?

  You can also try the suite of measures to define the association:

  1. open the control panel. (Classic view)

  2 click the default programs icon.

  3 click on the link associated with a file type or Protocol with a program . (See screenshot below)

  4 click the extension file type to change which program .exe association opens. (See screenshot below)
  NOTE: It may take a while to load up

  5 click on change program button.

  6 if the list, select the program that you want to be associated with (opens) the file extension. (See screenshot below)

  (A) check the always use the selected program to open this type of program , and then click OK.

  7 if the program is not listed, then click the Browse button and navigate to the .exe of the program you want to default to open the file extension.

  (a) select the program.

  (b) click on the Open button

  (C) check the always use the selected program to open this type of program and click OK to apply.

  This should solve your problem.

  Hope this information is useful.

  Amrita M

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

• When I try to open a file, the message says "this file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create an association in the control panel of binding together.

  in the file association set that use to open an inbow file?

  Hello

  -What is the file format of the file you want to open?

  -What version of Windows is installed on the computer?

  -Is the issue limited with a particular file or all the files?

  Try to create a file association for the file you are trying to open.

  For Windows XP:

  How to change or choose the program that starts when you double-click a file in Windows XP

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

  For Windows Vista:

  Change the programs that Windows uses by default

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/change-which-programs-Windows-uses-by-default

  For Windows 7:

  Change the programs that Windows uses by default

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/change-which-programs-Windows-uses-by-default

  Answer us with more information about the issue.

• Getting the error "this file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action" when choosing "open with" from the context menu on any type of file

  I get this error since I uninstalled an application called DriverCure. Now when I choose 'open with' any type of file I get this error this is really boring, I also tried reinstalling the app and also do a system file check, but it was of no use.

  Hello

  Thanks for posting your query in the Microsoft Community Forums.

  According to the description provided, I understand that you are unable to open any type of file on the Windows 7 computer. I will certainly help you in this regard.

  You can deal with these issues, if the file is corrupted. I would refer you o suggest the help article and run the Fixit tool.

  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: 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:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/back-up-the-registry

  Back to us for any problem related to Windows. We will be happy to help you. We at Microsoft try to provide our customers the best experience.

• error message "this file does not have a program associated with it to perform this action." at the opening of the local drive E:

  Hey,.

  I have a problem and I can't understand it. This error message comes out when I opened only local disk E:

  I have 2 HDD on my computer... 130 and 250 GB of both of them I do 2 partion so there C: D: E: and F:

  C: is my windows data and 3 others my data. When I open my computer and then click on local disk E: error message comes out.

  the error message is "this file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action.". but local disk E: can open it using Explorer tree (left side of the windows Explorer) or windows Explorer.

  THX

  Hi, Flix_is_here,

  Download this file and unzip it and then double click on it and let it run, it will restore most all default files for XP associations

  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en/itproxpsp/thread/b48c2165-85f6-48bd-ac0f-be51dbf87f3d

• file c:\WINDOWS\Systems32\notepad.exe__This does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. create association in the control panel of link value.

  everytime I open a program that this message arrives I want help please remove or fix the problem if possible

  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

  If necessary:

  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 Type of Extension to a program under Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/69758-default-programs.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 the Type Associations by default Vista file extensions
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/233243-default-file-type-associations-restore.html
  How to view and change an Extension of filename on Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/103171-file-name-extension.html

  I hope this helps.

  Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.

• When I click on a link in an e-mail, I get this message "this file has no program associated with it for performing this action. Create an association in the control panel to define the Associations. "

  When I open an email and click on a link in this email, I get this message.

  This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create an association in the set Associations control panel.  I have no idea what it means.

  * Message must have 6 to 60000 characters.

  * Please select a forum.

  Notify me when someone replies to this question

  Go to control panel | Default programs | Associate a file type or Protocol with a program.  Then page down for protocols and find the HTTP and HTTPS set IE as default handler protocols.

  Steve