File assocations are lost. can not open .exe files

[jackyashar]

How can I restore file associations? System does not let me Restore to earlier or use any of my programs in windows. I can get into the internet and work but can not use most of my programs.

 

[mosox]

Try this, 9th from the top:

http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm

 

[Guest]

http://windowsxp.mvps.org/exefile.htm