.exe default

[Paul S]

So i messed up pretty good by accidentally setting all my ".exe" files to
open with internet explorer, now nothing open - how do i revert this error i
caused

 

[Vote out Brendan Nelson]

So i messed up pretty good by accidentally setting all my ".exe" files to
open with internet explorer, now nothing open - how do i revert this error i
caused

try using Default Programs in control panel and select set associate a
file type or protocol with a specific program and delete the file
association for *.exe open with Internet Explorer.

 

[PaulB]

Check out this article. It will help you fix your problem.

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

 

[Karl Snooks]

Paul,
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Control Panel » Programs » Default Programs » Associate a file type or
protocol with a program » select desired file extension or protocol (note:
protocols are at the end of that long list.) » Change program… button »
select desired program » OK your way out

karl