i accidentally converted most of my programs into .ink or adobe ac

[helpme]

i accidentally converted most of my programs into .ink or adobe acrobat files
and so now when i try opening up itunes or programs on my desktop they open
up in acrobat and do not work if you know how to fix this please email me at
(e-mail address removed)

 

[Ronnie Vernon MVP]

See the following website.

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

 

[AlexB]

Control Panel>>Programs>>Default Programs>>Make a file type always open in a
specific program>>Find the extension you want down the list and Click Change
Program.

It will take you 3 min to do it.

 

[AlexB]

Ronnie, I want you to explain why you are doing this. I don't think it is an
advice in good faith that you are giving to people on this issue. There is a
much simpler way. It is Vista's way. Why in the world has he use a 3rd party
software if it can be done in vista? Most likely it is also not quite free,
I don't know. I never clicked on any of those extensions.

I expect an explanation.

 

[Ronnie Vernon MVP]

Alex

Ok, here is the explanation, although I fail to see why you would need one?

First, if you had taken the time to look at the website I recommended, you
would have seen that it is owned by Ramesh Srinivasan who is a very renowned
and trusted MVP. The fixes posted on that website are free.

Second, the fixes for the file association problem are in the form of
downloadable registry files and can be installed with a couple of clicks.

Third, the reason that Ramesh has those files available is that past
experience has shown that most users have a very difficult time
re-associating file types by using the built-in Control Panel component.
Some users have even corrupted their system to the point of requiring a
re-install.

If you need any more information, just ask.

 

[alexB]

Ronnie, thanks for explanation, however, it is I think the best practice for
people like you to teach users how to use native APIs rather than 3-rd party
software. The method that is available in Vista is straightforward, very
effective, simple, carries no risks, what else?

I think such methods should be highlighted. That person would have learned a
simple lesson: a lot of stuff is available in Vista. One just have to find
out where.

Think you.

 

[DanS]

Alex

Ok, here is the explanation, although I fail to see why you would need
one?

Don't you know !? this entire group is filled with malware & virus
writers, all trying to push their 'free' software on people in hopes they
will be tricked into installing trojan horses and other malware so they
these crooks can separate you from your money.

 

[DanS]

Control Panel>>Programs>>Default Programs>>Make a file type always
open in a specific program>>Find the extension you want down the list
and Click Change Program.

It will take you 3 min to do it.

Is there an entry for EXE files in that dialog box ?

 

[Ronnie Vernon MVP]

Ronnie, thanks for explanation, however, it is I think the best practice
for people like you to teach users how to use native APIs rather than 3-rd
party software. The method that is available in Vista is straightforward,
very effective, simple, carries no risks, what else?

I think such methods should be highlighted. That person would have learned
a simple lesson: a lot of stuff is available in Vista. One just have to
find out where.

Think you.

Alex

How I respond to a particular OP depends on how I perceive their level of
knowledge. Like you, I would much rather 'teach' someone something new, but
sometimes this just ends up confusing them. My response is based on my
experience of helping out on the MS newsgroups for the last 10 years.

In this particular thread, the only details were "i accidentally converted
most of my programs into .ink or adobe acrobat files and so now when i try
opening up itunes or programs on my desktop they open
up in acrobat and do not work......"

This tells me a couple of things. One is that the .exe file extension
association is gone, which cannot be fixed using the 'Default Programs/Set
Associations' component that you mentioned. You must edit the registry
yourself, use System Restore, or use an automated fix, such as the registry
file that MVP Ramesh has available on his website.

Everyone is free to post a reply to any message they wish. If you feel that
a particular response is lacking, then by all means, post what you feel is
the proper reply. This way the OP can choose which fix they wish to use,
based on their level of expertise. Responding to a help message is not
competitive, the only thing that matters is that the OP gets the problem
fixed.

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Hi Alex,

Obviously, ".exe" file type will not be listed in the "Default Programs" applet and hence the registry edit. If you know of a straightforward method to reset the .exe associations using the built-in tools, then pls post back.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Ronnie, thanks for explanation, however, it is I think the best practice for
people like you to teach users how to use native APIs rather than 3-rd party
software. The method that is available in Vista is straightforward, very
effective, simple, carries no risks, what else?

I think such methods should be highlighted. That person would have learned a
simple lesson: a lot of stuff is available in Vista. One just have to find
out where.

Think you.

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Thank you very much Ron.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Alex

Ok, here is the explanation, although I fail to see why you would need one?

First, if you had taken the time to look at the website I recommended, you
would have seen that it is owned by Ramesh Srinivasan who is a very renowned
and trusted MVP. The fixes posted on that website are free.

Second, the fixes for the file association problem are in the form of
downloadable registry files and can be installed with a couple of clicks.

Third, the reason that Ramesh has those files available is that past
experience has shown that most users have a very difficult time
re-associating file types by using the built-in Control Panel component.
Some users have even corrupted their system to the point of requiring a
re-install.

If you need any more information, just ask.

 

[Ronnie Vernon MVP]

Ramesh

Your welcome.

--

Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience


Thank you very much Ron.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Alex

Ok, here is the explanation, although I fail to see why you would need one?

First, if you had taken the time to look at the website I recommended, you
would have seen that it is owned by Ramesh Srinivasan who is a very renowned
and trusted MVP. The fixes posted on that website are free.

Second, the fixes for the file association problem are in the form of
downloadable registry files and can be installed with a couple of clicks.

Third, the reason that Ramesh has those files available is that past
experience has shown that most users have a very difficult time
re-associating file types by using the built-in Control Panel component.
Some users have even corrupted their system to the point of requiring a
re-install.

If you need any more information, just ask.