This browser is no longer supported.
Upgrade to Microsoft Edge to take advantage of the latest features, security updates, and technical support.
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(44.800000000000004, 83%, 14%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3ES%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Hi,
I have tried a method to open an .exe file on my laptop and have used these steps:
*Fix-4 Fix File Association from Command Prompt Wrong File Association can cause the problem of .exe files not running on your computer.
My laptop now won't let me run any of my installed programs, and I cannot open Command Prompt or Registry Editor. The prompt box will appear and ask 'How do you want to open this file' and the checkbox at the bottom will ask 'always use this app to open .exe files'.
If you could provide any information on how to fix this issue that'd be greatly appreciated.
Cheers,
Hi,
Just checking in to see if the information provided was helpful.
If the reply helped you, please remember to mark it as an answer.
If no, please reply and tell us the current situation in order to provide further help.
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(240, 77%, 33%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EME%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
How did you fix this problem Sir. We have the same problem. I hope will you read this as soon as possible. Thank you.
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(128, 8%, 22%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EA%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
I'd suggest restoring to a known good earlier state or clean install the operating system.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12415/windows-10-recovery-options
--please don't forget to Accept as answer if the reply is helpful--
Hi,
I tried following the instructions to do a system restore however I get the error:
"The file does not have an app associated with it for performing this action.Please install an app, or if one is already installed, create an association in the Default Apps Settings page."
::(
Hi,
According to your description, you unable to open command prompt, registry or any exe files for windows 10, right?
I suggest you to boot the computer to Safe Mode and check if the issue occurs or not. If not, I would suggest you to set the computer in a clean boot state and check if it helps.
How to perform a clean boot in Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135/en-us
If that doesn't work, you can run system restore from a Retail Install DVD.
Hope above information can help you.
Hi,
Correct, I cant open command prompt, registry or any exe files.
I also cannot open task manager or the system configuration app. It still prompts the box "how do you wan to open this file?"
I figured my installed apps/programs (i.e. google chrome, spotify) are all working, they just have a blank icon.
Shall I just do a restore?
Hi,
If you would like to fix corrupted files.
I suggest you have a try.
For your reference:
Recovery options in Windows 10
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12415/windows-10-recovery-options
