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zaku22 -  
Good evening. I have a very big problem, I can't open .exe files on Windows. I can open a few (by right-clicking, opening as...)
All of this comes from the fact that I wanted to modify the program to open an .exe (right-click properties on an .exe) and since I set an application, I can no longer open .exe files!!!
I'm on Windows XP.
Please help me... I would be grateful!
Configuration: Windows XP Internet Explorer 7.0

26 answers

  1. zaku22
    Hello, I managed to fix this issue a few days ago (but my computer had trouble opening the forum of comment ça marche...)
    I was able to fix the problem thanks to Jimmyb3's lead (thank you to him).
    I had to:
    1- Go to the control panel, then to options, folder options, file types
    2- New and enter .exe and click on advanced
    3- Advanced options: set to open with anything and click OK
    4- Go to the .exe extension in the list and restore it
    5- Run a file that repairs the registry: http://zaku22.ifrance.com/zaku22/fixreg.com

    And there you go, problem solved!
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    1. bazzeprod
      I can't find the restore button after selecting the EXE extension, please help me.
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    2. fg
      Same problem here, I think (every time I want to open a .exe, it asks me which program, when opening Internet Explorer, activate-deactivate the Windows firewall...)
      I have Windows Vista

      Step 1: I can't find file types; I'm offered general, display, search.

      Thanks
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    3. fabul Moderator
      @fgHi,

      Try this (download and click on it): FixExe.reg
      --
      Help yourself and the helper will help you.
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  2. BoOst
    Hello

    download this file: http://dhboost.info/exe.zip
    then extract the files, and click on the reg file, it should fix the registry keys that are no longer good.
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    1. guernina
      Hello
      You can go to the control panel, then you can find the tip to fix your problem. Okay
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      1. Sluger
        I don't know if it works...
        http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm
        Warning!! --> EXE File Association Fix (Restore default association for EXE files)
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        Sluger ;)
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        1. khalilo
          I am grateful Mr. Sluger! I have solved my problem! A thousand thanks!
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      3. BoOst
        Yes, it's actually the same thing as the "reg" file I sent you; it's not dangerous, you can go ahead without worry.
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        1. Sluger
          thank you for the confirmation :-))
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          Sluger ;)
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          1. zaku22
            Thank you, I'll give it a try!
            I'll let you know if it works tomorrow!
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            1. zaku22
              I'm sorry but it doesn't work...
              Any other idea? Please.
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              1. BoOst
                ah strange .. did you add the reg file?

                what exactly message do you get when you click on an exe?
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                1. zaku22
                  It opens with the application I've designated to open .exe files (I tried to fix the registry, but there are no registry errors... that's what the registry fixer said).
                  I can't set the software that launches .exe files as the default...
                  If you don't understand, contact me on msn (it's easier to talk):
                  Here is my msn address: zaku22@hotmail.fr
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                  1. Jimmyb3
                    Good evening, just do this

                    1 - Start your computer by tapping the F8 key
                    2 - In the advanced options menu, select Safe Mode with Command Prompt. (Don't worry, it takes a long time to load)
                    3 - Type these two commands:
                    ftype exefile="%1" %*
                    assoc .exe=exefile
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                    "Love as a sword, humor as a shield" Bernard Werber
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                    1. zaku22
                      It doesn't work either, because my computer reboots every time I boot into command prompt in safe mode...
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                      1. zaku22
                        My computer doesn't have any registry issues, so where are the files related to the software that open ".something" files stored?

                        .exe (open with: ???)
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                        1. Jimmyb3
                          Good evening, if your PC reboots, try running my commands in simple safe mode, you start, run, cmd, and you type the two lines indicated.
                          --
                          "Love as a sword, humor as a shield" Bernard Werber
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                          3. Jimmyb3
                            Hello, let's go back to the beginning of the issue, explain a bit better the manipulation you did that triggered the problem.
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                            "Love as a sword, humor as a shield" Bernard Werber
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                            1. zaku22
                              Explanation: I right-clicked on an .exe file and then clicked on 'Modify' on the location where you define the software to be used to open the file. I chose Notepad and clicked OK. Since then, I can no longer execute .exe files...
                              There you go.
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                              1. Jimmyb3
                                Hello, if you can, try this
                                control panel
                                folder options
                                file types
                                check if you have EXE in the list, if so, remove the association
                                restart the PC

                                --
                                "Love as a sword, humor as a shield" Bernard Werber
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                                1. katapulta
                                  Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!! I had the same problem and it was stressing me out too, but thanks to you I managed to fix my laptop... Thank you!
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