Can't associate a file type or protocol with a program


  1. rhinse
    Posts : 34
    Windows Home Premium 32bit
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    Can't associate a file type or protocol with a program


    If I access Control Panel -> Default Programs -> Associate a file type or protocol with a program link,
    the process begins but a window opens saying "Windows Explorer has stopped working". Explorer
    shuts down & I am returned to the desktop. This happens when I access CP from the start menu or
    from within explorer.


    Any help is appreciated.
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  3. samuria
    Posts : 3,788
    win 8 32 bit
       New #2

    It's a fault from cmd prompt admin run
    SFC /scannow

    Then

    Chkdsk c: /r

    Both may take some time
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