can't open applications-set associations error

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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.
 
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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Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
Winhelponline.com blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog



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.
 
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