Lost file associations!! help!

[Rev_jojo]

Well, like the subject says, I've lost many file
associations/registrations.

IE: clicking on a txt file gives an error; some newly
installed games won't start and give error messages, when
I look in the directory, the exe files have no icon- just
a blank space next to it; jpgs and mp3s have also lost
registration.

Of course, I know I can right click and choose "always
open this type of file with...", but what the heck is
going on with the blank/missing icons?

Seems like something is wrong with my registry. I
recently removed some insidious spyware which warned me
that removing it would result in some programs not
working. I ignored it, and I suspect this is where I am
today.

Any ideas on HOW to RESTORE my associations? I've tried
System Restore- it fails on every attempt.

THanks,
Rev.J

[PaulM]

Go here http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm

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"Rev_jojo" > wrote in message
...
> Well, like the subject says, I've lost many file
> associations/registrations.
>
> IE: clicking on a txt file gives an error; some newly
> installed games won't start and give error messages, when
> I look in the directory, the exe files have no icon- just
> a blank space next to it; jpgs and mp3s have also lost
> registration.
>
> Of course, I know I can right click and choose "always
> open this type of file with...", but what the heck is
> going on with the blank/missing icons?
>
> Seems like something is wrong with my registry. I
> recently removed some insidious spyware which warned me
> that removing it would result in some programs not
> working. I ignored it, and I suspect this is where I am
> today.
>
> Any ideas on HOW to RESTORE my associations? I've tried
> System Restore- it fails on every attempt.
>
> THanks,
> Rev.J