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Error launching programs in Program Files or shortcuts
So my computer didn't shut down properly one night and I got an error
message. When I rebooted my computer all seemed fine except when I tried to launch a program via a shortcut or use the shortcut icons under the "Start" button, I'd get a weird result. Instead of launching the program I would get a new folder saying "Open with....." with a bunch of other programs to launch it like Photoshop, Word, etc. instead of recognizing the programs own launcher. I can browse the folders and finally find the right .exe file but some programs are still not running properly even when I select it through this "Open with....." method. Something is obviously corrupted but the computer still works. I'd rather not reinstall everything unless I have to. Any ideas on what to fix? |
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Error launching programs in Program Files or shortcuts
Try the LNK fix
XP File Association Fixes-Doug Knox: http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm ....Alan -- Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer http://dts-l.com/index.htm On Sat, 20 Feb 2010 14:46:01 -0800, in microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support, Brill wrote: So my computer didn't shut down properly one night and I got an error message. When I rebooted my computer all seemed fine except when I tried to launch a program via a shortcut or use the shortcut icons under the "Start" button, I'd get a weird result. Instead of launching the program I would get a new folder saying "Open with....." with a bunch of other programs to launch it like Photoshop, Word, etc. instead of recognizing the programs own launcher. I can browse the folders and finally find the right .exe file but some programs are still not running properly even when I select it through this "Open with....." method. Something is obviously corrupted but the computer still works. I'd rather not reinstall everything unless I have to. Any ideas on what to fix? |
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Error launching programs in Program Files or shortcuts
Well I tried the link fix and the problem still persists
"Alan Edwards" wrote: Try the LNK fix XP File Association Fixes-Doug Knox: http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm ....Alan -- Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer http://dts-l.com/index.htm On Sat, 20 Feb 2010 14:46:01 -0800, in microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support, Brill wrote: So my computer didn't shut down properly one night and I got an error message. When I rebooted my computer all seemed fine except when I tried to launch a program via a shortcut or use the shortcut icons under the "Start" button, I'd get a weird result. Instead of launching the program I would get a new folder saying "Open with....." with a bunch of other programs to launch it like Photoshop, Word, etc. instead of recognizing the programs own launcher. I can browse the folders and finally find the right .exe file but some programs are still not running properly even when I select it through this "Open with....." method. Something is obviously corrupted but the computer still works. I'd rather not reinstall everything unless I have to. Any ideas on what to fix? . |
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Error launching programs in Program Files or shortcuts
Brill wrote:
Well I tried the link fix and the problem still persists "Alan Edwards" wrote: Try the LNK fix XP File Association Fixes-Doug Knox: http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm ....Alan -- Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer http://dts-l.com/index.htm On Sat, 20 Feb 2010 14:46:01 -0800, in microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support, Brill wrote: So my computer didn't shut down properly one night and I got an error message. When I rebooted my computer all seemed fine except when I tried to launch a program via a shortcut or use the shortcut icons under the "Start" button, I'd get a weird result. Instead of launching the program I would get a new folder saying "Open with....." with a bunch of other programs to launch it like Photoshop, Word, etc. instead of recognizing the programs own launcher. I can browse the folders and finally find the right .exe file but some programs are still not running properly even when I select it through this "Open with....." method. Something is obviously corrupted but the computer still works. I'd rather not reinstall everything unless I have to. Any ideas on what to fix? What was the crux of the error message? Have any new icons shown up in the tray area of the Taskbar? I'm leaning towards malware.. -- Joe =o) |
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Error launching programs in Program Files or shortcuts
On Feb 21, 10:51*am, Brill wrote:
Well I tried the link fix and the problem still persists "Alan Edwards" wrote: Try the LNK fix XP File Association Fixes-Doug Knox: http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm ....Alan -- Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer http://dts-l.com/index.htm On Sat, 20 Feb 2010 14:46:01 -0800, in microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support, Brill wrote: So my computer didn't shut down properly one night and I got an error message. *When I rebooted my computer all seemed fine except when I tried to launch a program via a shortcut or use the shortcut icons under the "Start" button, I'd get a weird result. *Instead of launching the program I would get a new folder saying "Open with....." *with a bunch of other programs to launch it like Photoshop, Word, etc. instead of recognizing the programs own launcher. *I can browse the folders and finally find the right .exe file but some programs are still not running properly even when I select it through this "Open with....." method. *Something is obviously corrupted but the computer still works. *I'd rather not reinstall everything unless I have to. * Any ideas on what to fix? . Elmo is leaning towards malware so please do this: Perform some scans for malicious software, then fix any remaining issues: Download, install, update and do a full scan with these free malware detection programs: Malwarebytes (MBAM): http://malwarebytes.org/ SUPERAntiSpywa (SAS): http://www.superantispyware.com/ They can be uninstalled later if desired. After the scans run clean, can you pick a thing or two from the Start menu that doesn't work anymore? You said shortcut icons under the Start button, so do you mean the shortcuts in the Quick Launch area to the right of the Start button or things from the Start, Programs list? Please supply a specific example and what happens when you try to launch one item. If you right click the Start button, Properties, are you using the Start menu or Classic Start menu? |
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