I can open all my files but all my programs are coming up in word pad and i cant

[Joan Harding]

Hello,
How can I convert my programs back to their original state. They are coming up in word pad but they won't open and it says in word p[ad that this program cannot be run in DOS mode

 

[nikorr]

Can u use a system restore?

 

[tlw1999]

Hello,
How can I convert my programs back to their original state. They are coming up in word pad but they won't open and it says in word p[ad that this program cannot be run in DOS mode

You will need to fix your file associations. Go to Control Panel/Default Programs and change.