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Program files won't open after system restore.

Anonymous
2010-04-24T03:58:27+00:00

So I was having some problems with my computer (spyware-related) and performed a system restore.  I'd done this before without any problems, so I wasn't too concerned.  I used a restore point from two days before, and executed it.  Everything seemed fine until the system restarted.  None of the icons in the lower right hand corner appeared, and every time I tried to open a program by clicking on its icon, I get a pop-up saying it's an unknown file type and offering me a list of programs to open with.  For example, if I try to open Internet Explorer, I'm given a list of programs I want to open "iexplore.exe" with: Internet Explorer, Itunes, Notepad, Paint, etc.  I don't know if I should do another system restore to an earlier point, completely reinstall Windows (which I don't want to do for fear of losing everything), or what.  Any help would be kindly appreciated.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures

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  1. Anonymous
    2010-04-24T04:23:46+00:00

    FixExe worked perfectly, thanks a ton.

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  2. Anonymous
    2010-04-24T04:15:41+00:00

    Click on the link below and run FixExe. This will solve the open with issue. I also recommend you download, update and choose a quick scan with Malwarebytes.

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