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/!\ Problem opening .exe files on XP /!\

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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

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  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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      1. fabul Posted messages 42171 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   6 070 > fg
         
        Hi,

        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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  3. guernina
     
    Hello
    You can go to the control panel, then you can find the tip to fix your problem. Okay
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  4. Sluger Posted messages 153 Status Member 21
     
    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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  6. 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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  7. Sluger Posted messages 153 Status Member 21
     
    thank you for the confirmation :-))
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    Sluger ;)
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  8. zaku22
     
    Thank you, I'll give it a try!
    I'll let you know if it works tomorrow!
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  9. zaku22
     
    I'm sorry but it doesn't work...
    Any other idea? Please.
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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. Jimmyb3 Posted messages 1118 Status Member 336
     
    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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  13. zaku22
     
    It doesn't work either, because my computer reboots every time I boot into command prompt in safe mode...
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  14. 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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  15. Jimmyb3 Posted messages 1118 Status Member 336
     
    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.
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    "Love as a sword, humor as a shield" Bernard Werber
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  18. Jimmyb3 Posted messages 1118 Status Member 336
     
    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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  19. 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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  20. Jimmyb3 Posted messages 1118 Status Member 336
     
    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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  21. 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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