Windows 10 Desktop and file explorer folders have no association

chuckj5

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When I click on a folder (not a program shortcut) on the desktop a dialog pops up saying "This file does not have an association to perform this action. Please install a program is already installed, create a association in the Default Programs in the control panel.
In file explorer, New Folder is grayed out and ctrl+shift+N does not create a new folder.
I have run sfc/scannow and DISM. Also Malware, Iobit Malware and Hitman, all to no avail. I restored to an earlier date.
Apparently this is not new, there are many references on other forums, some suggestion fixed the problem, most did not, mine included.
 
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Hi,
In the meantime it would be helpful to analyze your hardware environment while we're waiting for you to upload the information Neemo asked for.

Please tell us the Make/Model of your computer. Is it a desktop PC or a laptop? Is it an OEM computer (Dell, Acer, Gateway, HP, Toshiba etc.)? Or is it a self-built rig (one you built yourself)?

Also, did your computer that exhibits this problem come pre-loaded from the factory with W10? Or did you upgrade it from an earlier version of windows, such as Win7/8x?

Hopefully, Neemo can find something in your procmon dump that may present a software solution to fix that problem. You may also consider doing a W10 in-place upgrade to write over all the windows...
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Chuck try importing the file from reply #15.

For most of these keys you do need to be an admin on the computer.
 
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Neemobeer said:
Chuck try importing the file from reply #15.

For most of these keys you do need to be an admin on the computer.
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I tried the zip file again, attacked is snip of dialog box that comes up.
 

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These are the keys involved in opening a folder, the important one is shell\open\command\(Default)
 
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I ran the Process Monitor and could not find that string. I did a search for it and received a message that it was unable to be found (see attached). I went to the Regedit and found it (see attachment).
 

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