Can not open programs/.exe files


  1. ElDiablo
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    Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
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    Can not open programs/.exe files


    I ran Avast to see if I had any problems with my computer (I hadn't checked in a while, wasn't exeriencing any problems though.) It said something about restarting/next startup after it had finished scanning and I clicked "chest"? (is that what it's called). I turned off my laptop and went to sleep. Today I can not open exe files/ run any programs. The usual programs/services that I normally had in the background are not working either. I can not open any web browsers or repair software to help me. I am typing this on my iPod to get some help. Anybody got any ideas?
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  3. Brink
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    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    Hello ElDiablo, and welcome to Seven Forums.

    You might see if you may be able to do a system restore at boot using a restore point dated before this happened to hopefully fix it. :)

    Hope this helps,
    Shawn
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  4. Airbot
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
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    After seeing 2 other threads on the same thing here in just a few hours, it looks like Avast is mentioned in each one. Seems it might be Avast, or it's definitions causing corruption.

    Might read here:

    Can't open programs after Avast! scan
    Cycbot-KI - False positive? Scared about rebooting
    Three False positives
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  6. Britton30
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    Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1
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    After trying Airbot's suggestion, download MS Security Essentials (see my sig for link) and set it to run on a schedule, say, twice per week. The baddies are always lurking.
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  7. ElDiablo
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    Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
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    Thanks for the help guys, ran the SFC /Scannow and it worked perfectly.
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  8. Britton30
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    Good news for sure! :)
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