Help!!! "Explorer.EXE. This file does not have a program associated...


  1. eddieb
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    windows 7 32 bit system
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    Help!!! "Explorer.EXE. This file does not have a program associated...


    ...with it for performing this action please install a program or, if one is already installed, create an association in the Default Programs control panel."

    When i try to open my Downloads folder i get the message and the icon next to Downloads is a white icon its not a folder. Can someone help me fix this I have a lot of important files in that folder and now im hoping i didnt lose it forever. I have windows 7 and a 32 bit system if you guys need any more details please let me know. Thank you
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  3. lehnerus2000
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    W7 Ultimate SP1, LM19.2 MATE, W10 Home 1703, W10 Pro 1703 VM, #All 64 bit
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    System Restore


    Have you tried performing a System Restore?

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  4. eddieb
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    windows 7 32 bit system
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    i was going to do that however the only restore points that are available have dates that go back to 2009.
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  6. lehnerus2000
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    W7 Ultimate SP1, LM19.2 MATE, W10 Home 1703, W10 Pro 1703 VM, #All 64 bit
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    Default File Type Associations - Restore


    Have you looked at the "Default File Type Associations - Restore" tutorial?

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