unable to run .exe

[Gareth Oakes]

exe files are coming up as "unable to recognise format,
please choose program to open file with" the progrmas
themselves are there and files can be opened (Open with)
and the program opens up fine. But can not open programs
by themselves.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Can't open EXE files
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;555067&Product=winxp

Windows XP File Association Fixes
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Doug Knox]

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| exe files are coming up as "unable to recognise format,
| please choose program to open file with" the progrmas
| themselves are there and files can be opened (Open with)
| and the program opens up fine. But can not open programs
| by themselves.