Windows 7 explorer.exe file does not have a program associated error.


  1. WhizzKidRaJ
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x86
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    Windows 7 explorer.exe file does not have a program associated error.


    Whenever i click on the explorer icon in the taskbar its show this message
    The file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Please install a program or, if one is already installed, create and association in the Default Programs control panel.
    I tried opening explorer.exe from C:\Windows\explorer.exe
    tried to pin it again
    also tried the sfc /scannow in both safe mode and normal.
    The antivirus that i'm using is ESET Smart Security 5 final and Malwarebytes free on-deman scan
    All folders open only this doesn't. Please help me
    Last edited by WhizzKidRaJ; 23 Sep 2011 at 08:22. Reason: screenshot
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  3. WhizzKidRaJ
    Posts : 3
    Windows 7 Ultimate x86
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    Hey and i forgot i also cannot system restore since i wiped all free space from my c drive with ccleaner just for pc maintenance and all system restore points gone due to that
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  4. WhizzKidRaJ
    Posts : 3
    Windows 7 Ultimate x86
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    Problem solved today i searched and searched on google and finally when i search on google with this subject

    windows explorer default association

    then i opened this link of microsoft answers Windows explorer has lost its "file Association" - Microsoft Answers

    and then http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/fi...for-windows-7/

    and downloaded the folder default association and it worked.

    thnks to google :P

    topic closed :P
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  6. quanzaboy
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 (SP1)
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    Thanks that fixed it for me as well!
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