File Association

[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

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

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