No programs will open


  1. travis87
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    Windows 7 Home 32 bit
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    No programs will open


    I recently had the win 7 anti-virus problem. I had that and other problems removed using superanti spyware then running symantic endpoint security. My current problem is that I am unable to open a any program. When I attempt to open a program I get the message ...

    "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."

    This same message applies for any type of program I attempt to run. Is there a way to fix this problem rather than try to create an association in the control panel for each program?

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  3. James Colbert
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    Win7U 64 RTM
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    Assuming you are virus free, the below link to a thread with links to tutorials may help:

    .exe file association

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  4. travis87
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    Thank you James.
    Working now!
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  6. James Colbert
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    travis87 said:
    Thank you James.
    Working now!
    Great! And welcome to the forums!
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