Do you get any response or error message when you try to execute or does it just not do anything?
I assume the regfix you refer to was the exefix.reg?
I can run any programs, so any malware program is not an option. Scannow from the prompt does not find any problems with the registry. I don't have the cds to do a repair install because my version of Windows 7 came with the computer when purchased.I'm hoping to find a solution that doesn't require a clean install.... but I'm losing hope at this point.Hi
First run Malwarebytes and make sure this isn't a malware problem.
Sometimes your anti-virus isn't enough to catch these things.
We had another user with the same issue recently, if you can find those posts, I don't remember how it was resolved.
Have you run SFC/scannow from the prompt?
Give that a try.
As a last result you can a repair install of Windows 7 if you have a DVD.
If you have service pack one installed you will have to remove it first and re-install it later.
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Mike
Microsoft as a bootable virus scanner called System Sweeper. You will have to download, burn and boot to the CD.
Microsoft Standalone System Sweeper Beta | Microsoft Connect make sure you get the correct bit version.
In some cases, changing the name of an application will allow it to run. Especially if you were to have a virus that is looking for certain names.
Can you open an Administrative command prompt (Winkey and type cmd then CTRL+Shift+Enter) and type the following command.
assoc
If you check the .exe entry, it should say .exe=exefile and if it does not, what does it say.
If you want to put it back to its default setting, type the following
assoc .exe=exefile