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Download the zip file, inside the zip file is a .reg file, Double clicking
the reg file should restore the exe association and allow you to continue
fixing your system.
"Ratarseali" wrote:
> Taurarian again i must thank you for your help and advice, but i am still a
> little confused to say the least.
>
> Correct me if i am wrong ( and i normally am), but given that i cannot run
> ANY application (no exe, no com, no bat) how do I install this reg file. My
> experience with xp is limited, but i assume the reg file uses an executable
> to install into the registry....... I really need some help here.
>
> Thanks again
>
> "Taurarian Constellation" wrote:
>
> > You need the exe one
> >
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/fileassoc/xp_exe_fix.zip
> >
> > The files listed here are all ZIP files, which contain a REG (Registry) file.
> > Download the ZIP and open it. Extract the REG file to your hard disk and double
> > click it. Answer yes to the import prompt. REG files can be viewed in Notepad.
> > Each of the REG files contains the default settings for the file extension indicated.
> > For the ZIP file fix, the download is a REG file, since ZIP's aren't working anyway!
> >
> > You Are Unable to Start a Program with an .exe File Extension
> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q310585/
> >
> >
> >
> > "Ratarseali" <Ratarseali@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:0EDB799F-136E-4460-B870-AF221CE46A77@microsoft.com...
> > > Thanks for the information and i will try them, but first I must ask, How do
> > > I run these fixes? My machine will not run any programs. I tried running the
> > > "xp_fileassoc.bat" from
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm but that
> > > says it is not a 32bit file and aborts. Any ideas ?
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > "Taurarian Constellation" wrote:
> > >
> > >> Hi, seems to me you may have picked up a virus. I've included some links to assist
> > >> with your problems and also some online virus scanning sites.
> > >>
> > >> Windows® XP File Association Fixes
> > >> Copyright 2003 - Doug Knox
> > >>
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm
> > >> EXE File Association Fix (Restore default association for EXE files)
> > >>
> > >>
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;318027
> > >> Taskbar Is Missing When You Log On to Windows
> > >>
> > >> and/or
> > >>
> > >>
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
> > >> Line 117 – Restore Taskbar and Start Menu
> > >>
> > >> Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
> > >>
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
> > >>
> > >> or Line #195 "Restore Desktop Icons and Taskbar"
> > >>
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> Downloadable McAfee AVERT Stinger:
> > >> Stinger: http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/
> > >> stand-alone utility used to detect and remove specific viruses. It is not a
> > >> substitute for full anti-virus protection, but rather a tool to assist
> > >> administrators and users when dealing with an infected system. Stinger utilizes
> > >> next generation scan engine technology, including process scanning, digitally
> > >> signed DAT files, and scan performance optimizations.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> Perhaps an online security/virus check
> > >> Symantec
> > >>
http://security.norton.com/sscv6/default.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym
> > >> Trend Micro House Call:
> > >> http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
> > >> Panda ActiveScan;
> > >>
http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/com/activescan_principal.htm
> > >> McAfee FreeScan:
> > >>
http://us.mcafee.com/root/mfs/default.asp
> > >> Kaspersky Labs On-line Virus Checker:
> > >>
http://www.kaspersky.com/remoteviruschk.html
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> "Ratarseali" <Ratarseali@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > >> news:68D15A9C-4183-4CA0-BB48-588B6EE1016E@microsoft.com...
> > >> > After logging on (xp pro sp1) i get a blue desktop with no icons or start
> > >> > menu, nothing.
> > >> > I can only access Task Manager by pressing "alt + ctrl + del". In task
> > >> > manager there are no programs running. There are 15 processes running, one of
> > >> > which (inactive process of the system) i am not familiar with and i cannot
> > >> > terminate it and explorer is not there.
> > >> >
> > >> > When I try to start a new task, (explorer or regedit for example) I get a
> > >> > message "This file has no association..... create an association in control
> > >> > panel".
> > >> >
> > >> > I have tried running in Safe mode but still i cannot run any executable
> > >> > programs. I have even tried running the repair utility from the xp
> > >> > installation disk but nothing there is useful.
> > >> >
> > >> > Can anyone advise me how to overcome this problem?
> > >> >
> > >> > Many thanks
> > >> > Nathan
> > >>
> > >>
> >
> >
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