wont execute programs

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my pc will not run exe. on my programs this is happening
to all my desktop programs with the exception my explorer

If the file association for .exe has changed automatically, this =
behaviour is generally caused by viruses. One of which is Sircamm virus, =
which modifies the .exe file association in registry. Reset the .exe =
file assocation using any of these steps:

Solution 1:

Click [Start] [Run] [Command]
Type the following and then press Enter after typing each one:

cd\windows
copy regedit.exe regedit.com
start regedit.com

Navigate to and select the following key:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\shell\open\command

Double-click the (Default) value in the right pane.
Delete the current value data, and then type: "%1" %*=20
(ie., type the following characters: =
quote-percent-one-quote-space-percent-asterisk.)

Exit the Registry Editor and restart Windows.

Solution 2:

Download .exe File association fix from he
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm

NOTE: Most importantly, update the definition files for your A/V
software and scan the system for viruses.

Related MSKBs:

You Are Unable to Start a Program with an .exe File Extension:=20
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=3D310585


You Cannot Start Programs (.exe Files) When Your Computer Is Infected =
with the SirCam Virus:=20
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=3D311446

--=20
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
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How to guard against CoolWebSearch spywa=20
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Defend_CWS.htm
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"scotty" wrote in message =
...
my pc will not run exe. on my programs this is happening=20
to all my desktop programs with the exception my explorer

If the file association for .exe has changed automatically, this =
behaviour is generally caused by viruses. One of which is Sircamm virus, =
which modifies the .exe file association in registry. Reset the .exe =
file assocation using any of these steps:

Solution 1:

Click [Start] [Run] [Command]
Type the following and then press Enter after typing each one:

cd\windows
copy regedit.exe regedit.com
start regedit.com

Navigate to and select the following key:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\shell\open\command

Double-click the (Default) value in the right pane.
Delete the current value data, and then type: "%1" %*=20
(ie., type the following characters: =
quote-percent-one-quote-space-percent-asterisk.)

Exit the Registry Editor and restart Windows.

Solution 2:

Download .exe File association fix from he
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm

NOTE: Most importantly, update the definition files for your A/V
software and scan the system for viruses.

Related MSKBs:

You Are Unable to Start a Program with an .exe File Extension:=20
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=3D310585


You Cannot Start Programs (.exe Files) When Your Computer Is Infected =
with the SirCam Virus:=20
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=3D311446

--=20
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
-------------------------------------------
How to guard against CoolWebSearch spywa=20
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Defend_CWS.htm
-------------------------------------------


"scotty" wrote in message =
...
my pc will not run exe. on my programs this is happening=20
to all my desktop programs with the exception my explorer