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The thread discusses a Windows XP user experiencing a problem where all program files, including essential applications like browsers and Notepad, have been converted to ".exe" files, rendering them unusable. The initial responder suggests the issue may be related to file association errors or malware and recommends using certain tools to fix file associations and remove potential malware. A later comment strongly indicates that the problem is caused by a virus, advising the user to use a bootable antivirus disk to clean the system. Overall, the sentiment suggests the issue is malware-related, and the recommended solution involves cleaning the infection to restore normal file behaviors.
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Please someone help me how to fix my problem about the file target of all my programs. The operating system of my PC is Windows XP 2002.

Last night, I opened the folder options then i forgot what i did (sorry). suddenly, all the programs including microsoft,mozilla firefox,google crome, even the paint,notepad anything the file target was converted to .exe file.. So i cant open all the programs. Please someone help me what should i do..
 

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You have a virus! You need to find someone with a bootable antivirus disk!
 

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