Programs won't open

[Dick C]

I made a big goof by removing some of my registry through a registry cleanup
program and now the program won't restore. I can reconnect the *.exe
connections manually for my loaded programs, but the Windows Accessory
programs such as System restore and e-mail programs won't open without an
assigned .exe file. My Desktop is working, internet and programs I
reconnected.

I believe there is a repair function when booting my XP cd or do I need to
reload Windows? Is there another option or is this another "live and learn" ?

If I need to reload XP and set it up in the existing large disk partition,
would I end up with 2 copies of Windows? Should I and can I delete Windows
first? Would I need to reload all the programs or would they reconnect?

 

[Mark L. Ferguson]

Restore Default File Associations Easily:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_easy_file.htm

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[Dick C]

The first list was confusing but it didn't seem to function. The second list
wouldn't open for it was looking for the .exe program.

 

[DL]

Try the system file checker, see win help
and or a repair installation
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/repaxp.htm
http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
PS I hope you dumped the registry cleaner