Check the list of files at below website and see if the type of file you
are trying to open is listed. Every app, document or graphic needs a
file association for it to open. You can also rightclick the particular
file and click "Open with..." and select/browse what app you want to
use.
Windows XP File Assocation Fixes
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm
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"sara (who needs help)" wrote:
> When ever I try to open a program, i get the following error message:
> "This file does not have a program associated with it for
> performing this action. Create and association in the Folder
> Options control panel"
> This issue came up with: MS Word, AIM, Spybot, the Windows Firewall and Date
> & Time (with the Control Panel for the last two)
>
> I tried to what the error message instructs, but it won't let me open it.
>
> I reccently deleted a bunch of old files, so i thought maybe i deleted
> somthing important. But i restored my entire Recycle Bin, so I don't know. If
> it's a virus, I tried to delete it with Panda, which I could only get to open
> when a box poped up in the corner (the program itself wouldn't open on teh
> desktop or in the start menu.)
>
> I would appricate any help! Thanks!
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