I can't start most programmes

Number12

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Apr 27, 2011
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Hi there,

I'm not sure what's happened to my computer, but I now can't open most programmes, either from their desktop shortcuts or from the Start menu.

All I get is a pop up saying "Choose the programme you want to use to open the file". When I click on an option (ie. Internet Explorer), I get asked if I want to Run or Save the ieexplorer.exe file. Whichever I try I end up back at the original 'Choose the programme...' pop up.

Being something of a techno retard, I have no idea what to do!

Any help gratefully received.

Thanks
 

Cyberat_88

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What kind of internet protection do you have ?
You can download and run McAfee Avert Stinger, Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and run them both fully. When done you have two options - go to start, run, type: sfc /scannow (need the windows install disc in drive) or just reinstall windows fresh, sounds like your windows OS has been trashed. If you have a Restore point to a time you know it worked well you can try that too, but no guarantees.