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Unable to Start a Program with an .exe File Extension Symptom When you try to launch an application (.exe files), the following error message appears and the program does not run. Cause This problem occurs if the .exe file association in the registry is corrupt. This behavior is generally caused by viruses; one of which is SirCam virus, which modifies the .exe file association in registry. Fixing the association settings using Registry editor Click Start, Run and type regedit.exe If Registry Editor opens successfully, then navigate to 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., quote-percent-one-quote-space-percent-asterisk.) Navigate to: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT.exe In the right-pane, set (default) to exefile Exit the Registry Editor. If you're unable to launch Regedit.exe even from Command Prompt, try this: copy regedit.exe regedit.com regedit.com Click Here to View all the questions in Windows XP Tips category. File Attachments There are no attachment file(s) related to this question. Related Questions How do I add or remove icons from my desktop? How do I make Windows XP run faster? How to fix "Task Manager has been disabled by your administrator" The wallpaper on my desktop keeps changing every time I log in. Why? My Taskbar has disappeared - how do I get it back When I am surfing the internet I get pop up boxes that say my computer is infected and it prompts me to run a scan. Should I run this scan or not? My computer seems hung up. The mouse and keyboard do not respond but the screen is on. What should I do? How to Clear Recent Documents in the XP Start Menu How to Enable Parental Control in Windows Media Player for Windows XP How to make your Desktop Icons Transparent How to enable boot defragment for better performance How to get rid of Windows Messenger How to restore the Show Desktop icon to Quick Launch bar How do I stop the Task Bar buttons from grouping? On Screen Keyboard How to start up without needing to enter a user name or password I get a balloon pop-up that says my Virtual Memory is too Low. Help! How to fix a slow shutdown Placing Shortcuts on Your Taskbar My computer won't shut down itself after installing XP GPS and Your Windows XP-based Laptop How can I lock my computer faster How to Install and Run Windows Automatic Updates How to add programs to stay on the Start menu Speed up your browsing of Windows 2000 & XP machines Useful Keyboard Shortcuts How to stop tasks by using command line How to run a program as a different user Every time I login to Windows my desktop starts to load then it takes me right back to the login screen. Why? How to get an older program to run on Windows XP How do I use the integrated CD burning feature in Windows XP? How to remove duplicate records or create list of unique records in Excel How to Install GPS on a Windows XP-Based Laptop How To Add and Enable Additional Languages in Windows XP Configure Your Laptop's Power Options What's the difference between logging out and locking my computer and why would I want to do either? Here are 5 keyboard shortcuts even your IT staff might not know! I got a complicated error message and I want to research it. How do I print parts of a document without printing one page at a time or the whole thing? How to map a folder from the network as a drive on your computer To turn the Windows XP visual design on: How to make My Computer open in Explore mode with folder list How to make extensions visible for all files Delete files immediately, without having them move to the Recycle Bin first. How to access easier Device Manager How to rename a series of files How can I find the uptime of the computer How to Disable Autoplay on All Devices Additional Information Article Number: 306 Created: 2008-01-21 10:36 AM   Article Options Print this Article Export to PDF File Export to MS Word   Search Knowledge Base
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