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Registry Corrupt

  • 27-08-2009 9:25pm
    #1
    CantThinkOfANam
    Registered Users Posts: 225 ✭✭


    Hi all,

    I'm trying to fix my friends computer. I don't know how it happened but it looks like the registry is all messed up. Some of the desktop icons have changed to a generic windows icon and when I double click on them nothing happens. However, if I start the command prompt they will run from there.

    I have tried downloading a number of registry fix programs but none seem to work. I have also tried using a system restore point but when the computer restarts its unable to execute the restore program (message about not knowing what program created the .exe file).

    He is using XP.

    I would appreciate any help I can get as he uses the computer for his business.


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  • #2
    yoyo
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 11,017 Mod ✭✭✭✭yoyo


    http://filext.com/faq/broken_exe_association.php

    Try this see what happens

    Nick

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  • #3
    CantThinkOfANam
    Registered Users Posts: 225 ✭✭CantThinkOfANam


    Hi, I tried the first part which told me to create a new registry file type (EXE). 2 things have happened: Firstly some of the programs have regained their icons, secondly, when double clicking on them I now get an error message "This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create an association in the Folder Options control panel".

    I didn't try the second part of that link as I'm too afraid to touch the registry, I wanted to leave that until a last resort.

    Thanks for your help.


  • #4
    CantThinkOfANam
    Registered Users Posts: 225 ✭✭CantThinkOfANam


    Okay I got fed up and tried the second part to that link. Seems to have worked!

    Thanks alot for your time and help.


  • #5
    yoyo
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 11,017 Mod ✭✭✭✭yoyo


    CantThinkOfANam wrote: »
    Hi, I tried the first part which told me to create a new registry file type (EXE). 2 things have happened: Firstly some of the programs have regained their icons, secondly, when double clicking on them I now get an error message "This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create an association in the Folder Options control panel".

    I didn't try the second part of that link as I'm too afraid to touch the registry, I wanted to leave that until a last resort.

    Thanks for your help.

    Did you ensure to make the .exe extension associated with applications file type? (See first steps on my link), also click the advanced>>button in case this bit is hidden,

    Hope this helps

    Nick

    My Beer Glass collection site 🍺

    My Irish Callcards site



  • #6
    CantThinkOfANam
    Registered Users Posts: 225 ✭✭CantThinkOfANam


    Yep sure did.

    Thanks again Nike.


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