exe files not responding

[p.mc]

Hi

adaware just informed me that something wanted to change a protected file.
So I checked the block option, and I was suprised that it blocked about 12
actions. after that my exe files would not respond. I've ran a few virus
scans but nothing is showing.
How can I re-associate all my exe files with their programs?

 

[Leonard Grey]

Does "adaware" have an 'undo' function?

 

[Sinbad The Sailor]

Hello p.mc

Firstly, do you mean shortcuts when you say .exe file? If so, just re-create
the shortcut...

One thing you could try is restoring back to a time before you had to block
said program. Use System Restore.

What were you doing when AdAware wanted to block the change?

Thanks,

Sinbad

 

[Buffalo]

Hi

adaware just informed me that something wanted to change a protected
file. So I checked the block option, and I was suprised that it
blocked about 12 actions. after that my exe files would not respond.
I've ran a few virus scans but nothing is showing.
How can I re-associate all my exe files with their programs?

I beleive AdAware has a 'restore' or 'undo' function. Read their help
file.
Make sure that the exe files you want to re-associate are not malware
executables.

 

[Ron Badour]

Download a fix from MVP Doug Knox' web site: http://www.dougknox.com/

In the left col, click on WinXP fixes, in the right col click on association
fixes, click on exe fixes

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Regards

Ron Badour
MS MVP
Windows Desktop Experience

 

[p.mc]

Hi All

Thanks for the info I'm now sorted.

 

[Kelly]

Run the edit on line 12:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

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All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)

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