File Association

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norman

I have accidentaly replaced .exe file extensions with another
now all programs open with this program and dont run.

I cant access regedit either

How can I get my programs to open with .exe file extensions

Have tried Windows XP File Association Fixes
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm
but this didn't fix problem

any more suggestions please
 
Norman,

You need to rename Regedit.exe to Regedit.com and run the Zipfile, extract teh REG and apply the .exefile fix from Doug's site.

Or,

Click [Start] [Run] [Command]
Type the following and then press Enter after typing each one:

cd\windows
copy regedit.exe regedit.com
start regedit.com

Navigate to and select the following key:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\shell\open\command

Double-click the (Default) value in the right pane.
Delete the current value data, and then type: "%1" %*
(ie., type the following characters: quote-percent-one-quote-space-percent-asterisk.)

Exit the Registry Editor and restart Windows.

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I have accidentaly replaced .exe file extensions with another
now all programs open with this program and dont run.

I cant access regedit either

How can I get my programs to open with .exe file extensions

Have tried Windows XP File Association Fixes
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm
but this didn't fix problem

any more suggestions please
 
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