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A user accidentally changed all their .exe file associations, including critical system files, after editing a .jar file for a Steam game. They sought help to fix the issue without reinstalling Windows. A forum member suggested a troubleshooting method involving a specific registry fix, which ultimately resolved the problem, and the user expressed gratitude for the assistance.
Gnome Child

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I was attempting edit something that required a .jar file earlier for a steam game, and I ended up with every single .exe on my system (including the important stuff that would help me fix this mess like, command prompt). Is there a way I can fix this without having to restore the system to factory settings?
 

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Thing is, I can't open Regedit.exe. Would there be a way I could open it using command prompt in safe mode?
 

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The "fix it" file which you can download and or run is not a .exe file, it's a .msi file and shouldn't be impacted by your current problem.
 

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Oh I'm sorry, I didn't notice the download. I will try running that right now. Thanks a bunch.
 

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Good news. Glad it worked.
Thanks for posting back and updating your thread with that information.
Hope to continue to see you around the forum.
Regards
Randy
 

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