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Icons on desktop changed to pdf format

Anonymous
2013-04-14T06:12:52+00:00

All the icons on my desktop like opera, google chrome, km player,gom player etc. changed to pdf format and when i try to open any of these  a pop up appears stating that adobe reader cann't open .exe files. So, i uninstalled adobe reader and everything returns to normal . But i am unable to open any pdf documents, so i installed adobe reader again and the previous problem returns...Please help and suggest any solution.

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Anonymous
2013-04-15T03:54:27+00:00

Hi,

I would suggest you to follow the steps provided and check if it helps.

Method 1: When you run an .exe file on a Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7-based computer, the file may start a different program.

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

Important this section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

How to back up the registry in Windows: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-in/windows7/back-up-the-registry

Method 2: Change default programs using Set Program Access and Computer Defaults: ****http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Change-default-programs-using-Set-Program-Access-and-Computer-Defaults

Change which programs Windows uses by default: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Change-which-programs-Windows-uses-by-default

Refer to the link: Fix broken desktop shortcuts and common system maintenance tasks: http://support.microsoft.com/mats/system\_maintenance\_for\_windows/en-us

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  1. Anonymous
    2015-12-16T08:28:30+00:00

    Thanks a lot Vinod. Method 1 works for me :)

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