can't open applications-set associations error

[qameleon]

The error message that I get: "This file does not have a
This comes up with almost every application I try to open, some I can get
around by right clicking and opening as administrator.

I read something about the system restore, however my restore points don't
go back far enough...I think it ocurred in December, when my daughter
downloaded AIM.

 

[Bob]

Control Panel\Default Programs\Set Associations

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[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

If this error is seen when running applications (.exe files), then run the .exe association fix from here:

File association fixes for Windows Vista:
http://www.winhelponline.com/articles/105/1/File-association-fixes-for-Windows-Vista.html

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Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
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This comes up with almost every application I try to open, some I can get
around by right clicking and opening as administrator.

I read something about the system restore, however my restore points don't
go back far enough...I think it ocurred in December, when my daughter
downloaded AIM.