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  Whenever I go to open a file PDL the windows media center opens.  I downloaded 9 remains, but I can't always open the PDL files.  Windows Media Center keeps opening.  What is the way?  Can I disable the Media center?  Help!

  You mean PDF not PDL. (I presume).
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  Hello

  You did changes to the computer before the show?

   

  Method 1:

  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 on how to to back up and restore the registry, see:

  Back up the registry:

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

  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

  Method 2:  See the following article:

  Change the programs that Windows uses by default:

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

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  Reference:

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  Hi getslinky2,

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  2. click on default programs.

  3. click on program access and computer by default.

  4. click on custom.

  5. allow access to this program.

  Please let us know regarding when exactly this issue started while we offer a system restore when the computer was working fine, if this is really necessary. We also know if you have made changes to the computer or programs before this problem started. Please try these steps and let us know so that we can continue troubleshooting to diagnose the problem.

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  Skulldragon7

  Hello;
  
  Let me welcome you on the HP forums!
  
  I read your post on your PC not start and I wanted to help.

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  Sorry... but it's time to think seriously to switch to a newer PC.

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  I need help.

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  Use this simple and quick tutorial:

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  Scroll down to exe - executable application files.
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  Hi Swayne,

  1. When did you start to question?

  You can check out the following link and try the steps suggested by Cody C.Microsoft Support, Moderator on Thursday, January 13, 2011 06:25 and check.

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistaprograms/thread/ccf0d79a-4A01-45bb-BA06-2fbfa3131cbc

  Hope this information is useful.

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• Windows Media Center is displayed when you try to open a zip file

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  Hello
  Try the methods provided and see if it helps to solve the problem.
  Method 1:
  Check out the link and follow the steps.
  Change the programs that Windows uses by default
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/change-which-programs-Windows-uses-by-default
  Method 2:
  You can also check out this link and try the methods provided for in article.
  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. Check out the following link.
  Method 3:
  You can also check out this link and try the steps.
  The broken shortcuts are removed from the desktop in Windows 7
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2642357
  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. Check out the following link.

  Method 4:

  You can run Microsoft Safety Scanner, check the link:

  Microsoft safety scanner.

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

  You can also run the malicious software removal tool. Check out the link:

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