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i have a problem!

somehow i opened all my programs as torrent files.
i deleted the torrent program, but the programs are in unknown application and don't work.
i can't install new programs, cause they don't open. - mozzila firefox
everything comes in the same unknown application...
i am just a stupid blondie with poor English, so please someone explane to me what to do...
the system restore doesn't work,
thank u so much!!!!!!:icon_mrgreen:

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This is a classic .exe association problem: something (often an installer or malware) changed the association for executable files so Windows tries to open every program with a non-executable app. ’s tip about showing extensions is useful for spotting the symptom, but do not use Explorer’s “Open with” to fix .exe — that will usually make things worse.

If a command prompt will run (as Administrator), try these two commands first:

assoc .exe=exefile
ftype exefile="%1" %*

Then reboot and test programs.

If nothing will run normally, use the Vista Recovery/Repair environment (boot from the Vista DVD or Recovery media -> Repair your computer -> Command Prompt or Regedit). From there you can import a registry fix (save this as fix_exe.reg on a USB stick and use Regedit -> File -> Import):

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

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

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile]
@="Application"
"EditFlags"=dword:00000000

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

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\shell]
@="open"

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

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\shell\runas]
@="Run as &administrator"

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

Also check for and remove any per-user override at:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts.exe

Always back up the registry before importing or deleting keys. After restoring associations, run a full antivirus scan and use System File Checker (sfc /scannow) to repair system files. If this feels risky, reinstalling Windows (what ultimately did) is a valid fallback, but the registry fix above can save a reinstall in most cases.

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maybe i should just add that my buttons don't work, so i can't restore the system and can't open the program correctly.....

Member Avatar for steven woodman

Try going to tools - folder options - view tab then unselect hide extention types for known files. now all your files should end with .xxx

ex: file.exe

now you can right click on the file and go to properties and towards the top of the window it will say opens with: and to the right will be a button that says change.

when you press the change button select the program that matches the extention.

ex: .doc = word

thats the best way i can think of, hope it helps.

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sorry after readong closer i noticed you said all your programs. Im assuming now that you mean all .exe files?

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sorry after readong closer i noticed you said all your programs. Im assuming now that you mean all .exe files?

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Thank u so much !!!
i will try this...
yes, the problem is with the exe files...
i am looking for the right resolution....

p.s. are u a believer?

Member Avatar for steven woodman

believer in what?

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well, it sounds little like u are taking an idea from The Bible, so believer in God... Christian...
i liked that motto a lot, i will steal it.....
;)

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you really have to go to

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I reinstalled my Vista and now it is working perfectly. Thank you so much for your help!!!!!

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