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My HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.exe values wiped out - can't run any .exe programs

Anonymous
2011-11-27T20:45:21+00:00

My HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes.exe values were wiped out in my registry due to a virus.  Now I can't run any .exe.  When I try to run something, the "pick a program" dialog for unknown extentions comes up.  Any ideas how to fix my registry so .exe is recognizable?

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  1. Anonymous
    2011-12-05T11:26:59+00:00

    Hi,

    I see you have found a fix.... but for others who may find this thread and need the help ... here is a link to fixing file associations in windows 7

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  1. Anonymous
    2011-12-05T11:08:30+00:00

    found fix on another site.

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  2. Anonymous
    2011-11-27T21:15:08+00:00

    When you run an .exe file on a Windows Vista-based or Windows 7-based computer, the file may start a different program

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950505

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