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XP SP3 with ALL critical & almost all no-critical updates.
I'm trying to follow instructions in MS Article 871122 to use Windows fto configure my wirless network settings.
But When I try to... Start > Run > ncpa.cpl I receive error ' file does not have a program associate with it
Thanks,
Steve
hdtv-calibration.com
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OK. That's what steps 1 and 2 of the instructions in KB 871122 do. You're now up to step 3.
Now let's fix the "file does not have a program associated with it" problem. Go tohttp://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm . Read the explanatory material and then click on the 5th link from the top:CPL File Association Fix Download the zip file, extract the reg file, and run it.
Because that association shouldn't have broken, I suggest that you download, update, and run
The wireless networks now display OK. Thank You that's fixed.
I ran Malwarebytes scan. No problems.
I have the same issue when I click on an ethernet icon in the system tray.... I get
" this file does not have a program associated with it....."
What type of file is it? Is there another Reg fix on doug's list?
Sorry, I don't know the answer to that one. Do shortcuts on your desktop work? Try rebooting your computer and see if that clears things up.
The wireless networks now display OK. Thank You that's fixed.
I ran Malwarebytes scan. No problems.
I have the same issue when I click on an ethernet icon in the system tray.... I get
" this file does not have a program associated with it....."
What type of file is it? Is there another Reg fix on doug's list?
the Network Connections window opens and displays 6 icons in a list:
Network setup wizard
New connection wizard
1394 connection
locl area connection
local area connection2
Wireless network connection
What happens if you try to open Network Connections using the Control Panel?
