Cannot open .EXE files

[Denislav]

Hi,
It may sound stupid but I really need help solving this problem. Accidentally I set Microsoft Media Center as a default program to open my exe files. Now I can't open any exe file. Can you help me to go back to the default type of opening the files because I don't know what program opens them.

 

[Capt.Jack Sparrow]

Hi Deinslav, Welcome to SF,

You could change the default program under Control panel

Beginner Geek: Set Default Programs in Windows 7 and Vista :: the How-To Geek

This artile should help you in setting up

Hope this helps

 

[richc46]

Hi,
It may sound stupid but I really need help solving this problem. Accidentally I set Microsoft Media Center as a default program to open my exe files. Now I can't open any exe file. Can you help me to go back to the default type of opening the files because I don't know what program opens them.

The Old Captain gave you good advice and you will be up and running. But after you are, make a system restore point. Whenever you have a problem like this you can just go back using system restore. In fact, by default you should have a new restore point for every day. Merry Christmas

@the captain Merry Christmas

 

[Denislav]

I cannot find the .exe extension in "Associate a file type or protocol with a program". As for the "Set you default programs" or "Open with...", I don't know what program opens .exe files. .

 

[richc46]

I cannot find the .exe extension in "Associate a file type or protocol with a program". As for the "Set you default programs" or "Open with...", I don't know what program opens .exe files. .

Type system restore in search. Then go back to a point prior to the problem, it will be fixed with no further problem.

 

[Capt.Jack Sparrow]

Merry Christmas Rich

You could try running the reg file

View attachment exefix_vista.zip

Source: http://www.winhelponline.com/articles/105/1/File-association-fixes-for-Windows-Vista.html

Hope it helps

 

[Denislav]

Thanks very much for the help, I really appreciate it. I made a system restore and its all fine now. Thanks again!!!

 

[richc46]

Thanks very much for the help, I really appreciate it. I made a system restore and its all fine now. Thanks again!!!

9 out of 10 people dont come by to say ty. Makes us feel so good when we get one. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones.

 

[Capt.Jack Sparrow]

Thanks very much for the help, I really appreciate it. I made a system restore and its all fine now. Thanks again!!!

9 out of 10 people dont come by to say ty. Makes us feel so good when we get one. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones.

Good Job Rich ....
Denislav Thank you for posting back .. Merry Christmas

 

[Denislav]

Merry Christmas to both of you too. )

 

[Xx Zero xX]

0h ! ur the man guys ! i also facing windows media center problem , and then i saw this site on net ..
when i keep searchinh .. i saw this thread and began to read all words witout any less .

im try install exefix.reg that capt.jack sparrow give and try make system restore
and POOF !! its working like hell ! im donk kn0w what to say to u guys , im speechless

MANY2 THANKS TO U GUYS AND THIS GREAT SITE !

n0w my laptop w0rks like n0rmal ..

THANKS , THanks , ThankS

 

[leanoh]

Help please

I am trying to help a friend long distance over the phone who is having this problem. She can't open up ANY .exe files (including command prompt, regedit and internet explorer). She has no way of transferring files from another computer or downloading files since she can't open up any .exe files. Is there any way we can fix this? Thanks!