need help with exe extension

[luis]

Anytime i try to execute an exe file, the computer promps
me for a program that makes that file work, to look for
it in internet or to choose it from a list

[Thorsten Matzner]

"luis" > wrote:

>Anytime i try to execute an exe file, the computer promps
>me for a program that makes that file work, to look for
>it in internet or to choose it from a list

See if this helps: in the Registry at
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\shell\open\command
check if the value is correct. It should be
"%1" %*

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[Kelly]

Hi Luis,

EXE Fix for Windows XP - Line 12 (Restores EXE association)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Restore lnk association: (Line 12) Link File Fix for Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Disable - Use the Web Service to find... (Line 212)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

To use the Regedits: Save the REG File to your hard disk. Double click it
and answer yes to the import prompt. REG files can be viewed in Notepad by
right clicking on the file and selecting Edit.

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All the Best,
Kelly

MS-MVP Win98/XP
[AE-Windows® XP]

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

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http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm


"luis" > wrote in message
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> Anytime i try to execute an exe file, the computer promps
> me for a program that makes that file work, to look for
> it in internet or to choose it from a list