Program Association Error Message....but it IS a program...

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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!

 

[Guest]

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