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06-Aug-2009, 06:58 AM #1
choose the program you want to use to open this file.
Hi, would you please help me fix this problem as I've tried and followed the advice from Microsoft and seemed not to work, everytime when I open a file or any program with exe it keeps saying "choose the program you want to use to open this file.".

the link of microsoft is http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=837334

please give me some step by step advice....
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06-Aug-2009, 02:25 PM #2
Tete,

Try the EXE File Association Fix here ........ http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm
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06-Aug-2009, 10:58 PM #3
Dear Tete,
Warm welcome to TSG! I am providing a step-by-step procedure as to how to get rid of the message!

1) First go to run then type " regedit" that is registry

2) Then find " ctrl+f"

3) In this box write "mountpoints2" and delete it ......

4) Then again press "ctrl+f" again find mountpoints2 until all these files are deleted

5) Then you will see your prob. is solved!

This procedure is provided, courtesy : http://en.kioskea.net/forum/affich-1...licking#p19970
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06-Aug-2009, 11:22 PM #4
Another method has been provided. Try it if the above one did not help!

" First check hidden files edit auto run file check path delete path delete path folder andAuto run file!
Then right click on drive >Properties > Tools > Check now > Check both disk options >Start

After complete this your problem should be solved.

If you are unable to see hidden files then try this
Go to Start --> Run, then type Regedit
Navigate to the registry folder HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\
CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\Hidden\SHO WALL
Find a key called CheckedValue.
Double Click CheckedValue key and modify it to 1. This is to show all the hidden files.
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