Click [Start] [Run] [Command]
Type the following and then press Enter after typing each one:
cd\windows
copy regedit.exe regedit.com
start regedit.com
Navigate to and select the following key:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\shell\open\command
Double-click the (Default) value in the right pane.
Delete the current value data, and then type: "%1" %*
(ie., type the following characters: quote-percent-one-quote-space-percent-asterisk.)
Exit the Registry Editor and restart Windows.
Solution 2:
Download .exe File association fix from here:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm
NOTE: Most importantly, update the definition files for your A/V software and scan the system for viruses.
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Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
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Prevent Spyware from being installed:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
Prevent malware from being installed - Part 2:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/MalwareDefence_Example.htm
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In trying to delete a virus I changed my regedit file in
such a way that I can no longer run any "exe" files. How
can I fix?
