Cannot run/open .exe files (Association issue)


  1. Posts : 3
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64
       #1

    Cannot run/open .exe files (Association issue)


    Hi all,

    I'm really at my wit's end with this current issue I'm having. I recently got some spyware "pw.exe" which posed as "Win 7 Internet Security". I do not recall what I did to get rid of this issue, but the rogue anti-virus software is no longer posting imaginary warning messages. Avast shows no threats + Malwarebytes removed all the remaining threats.

    As a workaround, I created a 2nd Administrator account and was able to connect and open up Firefox to browse for some fixes. This was before Malwarebytes removed the threats (LOG AT END OF POST)

    I previously used to not be able to open any .exe files on the 1st admin account due to some permission issue related to the spyware. After the spyware/trojan removal - I have messed up .exe file associations and cannot access "regedit.exe" either through "run" or "cmd". I keep getting a "Cannot find C:\Windows\regedit.exe" despite the file still being there. The only way to get cmd is through task manager by CTRL + clicking "Open new Process". Only problem is, I don't where to go from there....

    Any help would be much appreciated as I'm about to go ballistic.

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    Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.46
    Malwarebytes

    Database version: 5128

    Windows 6.1.7600
    Internet Explorer 8.0.7600.16385

    11/16/2010 9:30:59 PM
    mbam-log-2010-11-16 (21-30-59).txt

    Scan type: Full scan (C:\|E:\|G:\|)
    Objects scanned: 305620
    Time elapsed: 1 hour(s), 16 minute(s), 34 second(s)

    Memory Processes Infected: 0
    Memory Modules Infected: 0
    Registry Keys Infected: 0
    Registry Values Infected: 0
    Registry Data Items Infected: 0
    Folders Infected: 0
    Files Infected: 6

    Memory Processes Infected:
    (No malicious items detected)

    Memory Modules Infected:
    (No malicious items detected)

    Registry Keys Infected:
    (No malicious items detected)

    Registry Values Infected:
    (No malicious items detected)

    Registry Data Items Infected:
    (No malicious items detected)

    Folders Infected:
    (No malicious items detected)

    Files Infected:
    C:\Users\isoo\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\C10DOIMY\KQFChcXZ[1].exe (Trojan.FakeAlert) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
    C:\Users\isoo\AppData\Local\Temp\ms0cfg32.exe (Trojan.FakeAlert) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
    C:\Users\isoo\AppData\Roaming\hotfix.exe (Trojan.FakeAlert) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
    C:\Users\isoo\AppData\Roaming\sdrfzfgd.bat (Malware.Trace) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
    C:\Users\isoo\Local Settings\Application Data\pw.exe (Trojan.FakeAlert) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
    C:\Users\isoo\Local Settings\Application Data\opRSK (Malware.Trace) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

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  2. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #2

    Welcome
    Hopefully this tutorial will help
    Default File Type Associations - Restore
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  3. Posts : 8,608
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit SP1
       #3

    After rebooting, make sure your Anti-virus and Firewall are on and functioning.
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  4. Posts : 3
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Thanks to all for the help.
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  5. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #5

    Did any of the help work?
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  6. Posts : 3
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Yes, I'm back to running all .exe programs normally using my original Administrator account.

    Couldn't be happier.
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  7. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #7

    We are really glad to hear that, enjoy.
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