For example, you can't accidentally open an EX file to run the (possibly malicious or unwanted) program until the file extension is renamed to EXE. Take great care when opening all kinds of executable files with extensions like EXE, COM, BAT, and others you're not familiar with. Solution EXE Files Always Open with Notepad or Other Applications OR Can’t Open EXE Files in Windows - Many times people face problems while opening.EXE files. The EXE file opens in Notepad. EXE file opens in some other installed programs. Windows displays 'Open.
- Program to open EXE. Files Hello, I was cleaning out my computer because it was acting weird, and im afraid i deleted something i needed. When i try to open programs such as Limewire, Norton Antivirus, or any EXE programs it ask me to select a program to open it with and all it shows is Adobe or Internet Explorer.
- Go to the link below and follow the instructions there (ie. Download the.reg file they posted and right click on it afterwards and select merge ) - This is a small file that will reset the default program used to open.exe files back to the original setting and should fix things for you!
Restore Point:
Do System Restore in Safe Mode, if unable to do it in Normal Mode.
Try tapping F8 at startup, and from the list of startup selections, select Safe Mode by using UP Arrow Key to go there > then hit Enter.
Try a System Restore once there, to pick a Restore Point before your problem..
Click Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore > pick a different time > Next > etc
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Click Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore > pick a different time > Next > etc
If the above does not solve it:
http://www.winhelponline.com/articles/165/1/Restore-the-exe-file-association-in-Windows-Vista-after-incorrectly-associating-it-with-another-application.html
Restore the .exe file association in Windows Vista, after incorrectly associating it with another application
The above should help you.
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And to set File Associations:
Open Exe Files Windows 10
How do I... Change file extension associations in Windows Vista?
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And then to tidy up:
Besides using an anti-virus, also scan for Malware/spyware:
Malwarebytes is as the name says, a Malware Remover!
![What What](/uploads/1/2/4/8/124805083/602021493.png)
Download the Free Version from the link above.
Download, install, update and scan once a fortnight..
How to use Malwarebytes after it is installed and Updated:
1. Open Malwarebytes > Click on the Update Tab across the top> get the latest updates.
2. On the Scanner tab, make sure the the Perform quick scan option is selected and then click on the Scan button to start scanning your computer
3. MBAM will now start scanning your computer for malware. This process can take quite a while.
4. When the scan is finished a message box will appear
5. You should click on the OK button to close the message box and continue with the Malwareremoval process.
6. You will now be back at the main Scanner screen. At this point you should click on the Show Results button.
7. A screen displaying all the malware that the program found will be shown
8. You should now click on the Remove Selected button to remove all the listed malware. MBAM will now delete all of the files and registry keys and add them to the programs quarantine. When removing the files, MBAM may require a reboot in order to remove some of them. If it displays a message stating that it needs to reboot, please allow it to do so. Once your computer has rebooted, and you are logged in, please continue with the rest of the steps.
9. When MBAM has finished removing the malware, it will open the scan log and display it in Notepad. Review the log as desired, and then close the Notepad window.
10. You can now exit the MBAM program.
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1. Open Malwarebytes > Click on the Update Tab across the top> get the latest updates.
2. On the Scanner tab, make sure the the Perform quick scan option is selected and then click on the Scan button to start scanning your computer
3. MBAM will now start scanning your computer for malware. This process can take quite a while.
4. When the scan is finished a message box will appear
5. You should click on the OK button to close the message box and continue with the Malwareremoval process.
6. You will now be back at the main Scanner screen. At this point you should click on the Show Results button.
7. A screen displaying all the malware that the program found will be shown
8. You should now click on the Remove Selected button to remove all the listed malware. MBAM will now delete all of the files and registry keys and add them to the programs quarantine. When removing the files, MBAM may require a reboot in order to remove some of them. If it displays a message stating that it needs to reboot, please allow it to do so. Once your computer has rebooted, and you are logged in, please continue with the rest of the steps.
9. When MBAM has finished removing the malware, it will open the scan log and display it in Notepad. Review the log as desired, and then close the Notepad window.
10. You can now exit the MBAM program.
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Run the Vista System File Checker Tool:
http://www.tech-recipes.com/rx/2231/vista_run_system_file_checker/
1. Open a Command Window in Administrator mode:
http://www.tech-recipes.com/rx/2231/vista_run_system_file_checker/
1. Open a Command Window in Administrator mode:
* click Start
* click All Programs, then Accessories
* right click on the Command Prompt option,
* on the drop down menu which appears, click on the Run as Administrator option.
* click All Programs, then Accessories
* right click on the Command Prompt option,
* on the drop down menu which appears, click on the Run as Administrator option.
* If you haven’t disabled User Account Control (and you shouldn’t!) you will be asked for authorisation. Click the Continue button if you are the administrator or insert the administrator password.
2. Start the System File Checker
* In the Command Prompt window, type: sfc /scannow,
* press Enter.
* You’ll see “the system scan will begin”.
* press Enter.
* You’ll see “the system scan will begin”.
The scan may take some time and windows will repair/replace any corrupt or missing files. You will be asked to insert your Vista DVD if it’s needed.
Close the Command Prompt Window when the job is finished.
Which Program Can Open Exe Files
One caveat: you need a Windows DVD to enable SFC to make more than minor repairs.
What Program Opens Exe Files On Windows
“How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe) program generates in Windows Vista”
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If SFC finds serious errors it can not fix, you may have to do a Vista Repair Upgrade Install.
If you do not have a Microsoft Vista DVD, borrow one from a friend.
Read this Tutorial on how to do a Repair Install:
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/88236-repair-install-vista.html
If SFC finds serious errors it can not fix, you may have to do a Vista Repair Upgrade Install.
If you do not have a Microsoft Vista DVD, borrow one from a friend.
Read this Tutorial on how to do a Repair Install:
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/88236-repair-install-vista.html
Cheers.
Cheers. Mick Murphy - Microsoft Partner