file association

hello, the problem occurred due adding a library. When clicking the start button, all icons appear as a ms word icon. All programs do the same. All programs open in word. I did a system restore without success. I am the only user of that computer. I opening Firefox true going to standard...

Whenever I try to open something with a .exe file extension, it always opens a window in command prompt, I have tried using regedit to try and make .exe's run in exefile but it hasn't done anything. Please help, Collin

I somehow got my regular .zip file Icon to look like this: .ZIP File Oops... on TwitPic, when it used to look like this: http://www.mypicx.com/thumb/849123859_01302010_1.bmp Here's what I did right before it happened, (I think this caused it.): I right clicked on a .zip file on my desktop and...

Can I limit the 'type' of file association appearing in the jumplist? ie. microsoft word has many file types associated to it, but i want just the .docx format files to appear in the jump list. Thanks. Dwayne

I have a really big big problem on my pc. Firstly it began when i was trying to restore my ipod touch and with iTunes it didn't work, so i've looked for other software to restore and i found one. But i had to install something called " libusb" but i have a 64 bit and it's only for 32; so i found...

Hi I just bought a laptop with windows 7. it has two versions of IE: 32 and 64 bit what i did was this: on the start menu i could see the two original internet explorer icons, so i took the 64 bit icon and dragged it to the desktop to create a shortcut and the icon disappeared from the start...

This just started happening yesterday and quite honestly I'm at a loss as to why this is happening. I've scoured the net and this forum looking for a solution first but came up with nothing. To give you a better idea if I don't portray this clearly enough I've included screenshots. I'm not...

Copied 32-bit version of cardfile.exe to my W7 PC and voila, it runs like a champ. Problem is I can't associate my Cardfile data files with the executable using the "Open With" function. Here are the details: 1. Copied 32-bit executable into a directory named "Cardfile" within "Program...

I made a stupid mistake and changed the default program that runs .txt files to cmd. Now when I right click .txt files and try and change the default program back to notepad the "Opens With" option is not there anymore. I also tried going into Control panel/Programs/Make a file type always open...

In XP, when I double-clicked on a file (.jpg, .wmv, etc.), it would open the applicable program on top of the explorer window that given file was in. Now, in Win7 (x64), when I double-click one of those files, the app. (Windows Photo Viewer, WMP, etc.) is opening behind the explorer window. Is...

Hi guys, i am new to windows 7, just upgraded to windows 7 pro ... i have encounter a problem where when i right click "My Computer" and click on "Manage" ... an error regarding file associate popped up ... but i am able to open through Control Panel ... (this problem did not occur few days...

Hello, i Have been using Windows 7 since it has come out and on the whole I am pleased save for a problem that has come up recently. I routinely download large files that are rar'd with Winrar. This is an application that reduces files like winzip. Well I have dealt with hundreds of these over...

Somehow my brother managed to set shortcuts (all .lnk files) to open with notepad, thus losing their function as shortcut buttons, just opening notepads. I would greatly appreciate if someone could help me out on this . Thanks in advance, Claustrophobia

Hello there, Maybe someone out there can help me. I recently upgraded to Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit. It was a clean install, and it went smoothly. One of my most often used programs, however, is only showing a generic icon. I've tried reinstalling the program and confirming and resetting the...

Link Removed due to 404 Error As you can see in that screen shot, my mp3 icons are acting weird. I couldn't recall anything that i have done with my PC to cause that problem. A night before it was fixed, i.e. the icons are still in their proper icons (as I've set in the preferences section of...

Winamp association fix Windows 7 First download Winamp from Winamp Media Player - MP3, Video, and Music Player - Winamp Then install Winamp with Winamp agent. Then in filetypes uncheck Enable Winamp agent You just have to remember to install Winamp agent while you install Winamp

[Solved] HELP, .exe file association is locked to Notepad Hello everyone, I am a computer fool who has just jumped on the Win7 bandwagon because i was tired of XP clogging my machine up ( not to mention infested with bugs). I had wanted to run a .exe/.exc file and somehow, windows determined...

Hi all new to forums. I wonder if anybody can help with this issue? My "open folder with" function has vanished ! the option is no longer there,for example right click on say a photo then i should have the option open with etc : But the open with option is not there googled everywhere all i...

Hi there, Firstly, I'd like to apologize, I'm Spanish so translate Windows board messages to English is sometimes quite difficult. I was trying to create a new partition for installing XP, so I entered to Computer Management in Computer (from desktop icon) -> Manage from the only user account...

When I get a link to open a pdf in Windows 7, I get a page of pics from recently opened websites instead. This has happened dozens of times. It doesn't always happen. Sometimes I can open a pdf. I haven't been able to discern what makes the difference but it may be mostly when I get a pdf in...