I recently got a trojan from the much hated Windows Anti Virus Pro from a pop Ad that was clicked accidentally. I followed all of the steps to delete it and I thought I had, but now, whenever I try to open a file from my desktop I either get an "Application not Found", or a "Choose which file you want to use to open with.." message. I tried to go to the Start Menu to use regedit and all of that, but whatever this virus is has affected that too. When I try to use Start Menu Run, it says "Choose which file...". I don't know what to do? I can barely access any internet. Most files, I can find which file to use from a list of programs, like when I open Firefox, I just click Firefox, but for the windows applications, like Run, Control Menu, and Support Center I can't search for the program to use since I do not know which it is. Also, I have already tried System Restore and none of my Restore Points are functioning. Any ideas? Thanks in advance!
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Do you remember how to Associate files with applications?
More at http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=XP+ASSOCIATE+FILES+TUTORIAL
More at http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=XP+ASSOCIATE+FILES+TUTORIAL
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jrank2889, I'm assuming you're using Windows XP.
Go to the link below and scroll down to line 12 (left column) and click on "EXE (lnk and regfile) Fix for Windows XP" to download a reg file fix. Save the REG File to your hard disk. Double click it or right click it and choose "merge" and answer yes to the import prompt.
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
If you can't run the file do the following:
Press CTRL-ALT-DEL and open Task Manager. Once there, click File, then hold down the CTRL key and click New Task (Run). This will open a Command Prompt window. Enter REGEDIT.exe and press Enter. Once regedit is open click File>Import and locate that reg file fix, hilite it and click Open.
Note: If you can't access the Internet with the problem computer use another computer to download the reg file fix onto a CD, thumb drive, or floppy and transfer the file to the problem computer.
After that .reg file is merged into the registry successfully restart your computer.
Tufenuf
Note: If you're asking for technical help, please be sure to include all your system info, including operating system, model number, and any other specifics related to the problem.
Go to the link below and scroll down to line 12 (left column) and click on "EXE (lnk and regfile) Fix for Windows XP" to download a reg file fix. Save the REG File to your hard disk. Double click it or right click it and choose "merge" and answer yes to the import prompt.
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
If you can't run the file do the following:
Press CTRL-ALT-DEL and open Task Manager. Once there, click File, then hold down the CTRL key and click New Task (Run). This will open a Command Prompt window. Enter REGEDIT.exe and press Enter. Once regedit is open click File>Import and locate that reg file fix, hilite it and click Open.
Note: If you can't access the Internet with the problem computer use another computer to download the reg file fix onto a CD, thumb drive, or floppy and transfer the file to the problem computer.
After that .reg file is merged into the registry successfully restart your computer.
Tufenuf
Note: If you're asking for technical help, please be sure to include all your system info, including operating system, model number, and any other specifics related to the problem.
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Thank you so much! It worked. I have been trying to fix this for hours and hours.
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Not sure what I did, but the instuctions worked!
thank you very much
Lost in the K-hole,
b
thank you very much
Lost in the K-hole,
b
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Hi,
I have a problem:
"I recently had some virus and I deleted them , but now, whenever I try to open a file from my desktop I either get an "Application not Found", or a "Choose which file you want to use to open with.." message. I tried to go to the Start Menu to use regedit and all of that, but whatever this virus is has affected that too. When I try to use Start Menu Run, it says "Choose which file...". I don't know what to do? I can barely access any internet. Most files, I can find which file to use from a list of programs, like when I open Firefox, I just click Firefox, but for the windows applications, like Run, Control Menu, and Support Center I can't search for the program to use since I do not know which it is. Also, I have already tried System Restore and none of my Restore Points are functioning."
but my operating system is windows server 2003.
can you please help me?
Best Regards,
Saba
I have a problem:
"I recently had some virus and I deleted them , but now, whenever I try to open a file from my desktop I either get an "Application not Found", or a "Choose which file you want to use to open with.." message. I tried to go to the Start Menu to use regedit and all of that, but whatever this virus is has affected that too. When I try to use Start Menu Run, it says "Choose which file...". I don't know what to do? I can barely access any internet. Most files, I can find which file to use from a list of programs, like when I open Firefox, I just click Firefox, but for the windows applications, like Run, Control Menu, and Support Center I can't search for the program to use since I do not know which it is. Also, I have already tried System Restore and none of my Restore Points are functioning."
but my operating system is windows server 2003.
can you please help me?
Best Regards,
Saba
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Here's the link to his suggestion:
http://forums.cnet.com/5208-6142_102-0.html?messageID=3096588#3096588
Hope this helps.
Grif
http://forums.cnet.com/5208-6142_102-0.html?messageID=3096588#3096588
Hope this helps.
Grif
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Hi Grif,
Thanks for your tips,I had seen this page, but my operating system is windows server 2003 and those usefull apps or softs are for xp.
can you help me?(windows server 2003)
Regards,
Saba
Thanks for your tips,I had seen this page, but my operating system is windows server 2003 and those usefull apps or softs are for xp.
can you help me?(windows server 2003)
Regards,
Saba
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..it's also possible to manually edit the registry changes suggested. Download the .reg file mentioned in the earlier post by Tufenuf. Once downloaded, rename the file to .txt and open the document to see the specific registry edits the file would make.. Now open 'regedit' in Server 2003, and navigate to the registry items and manually make the changes IF they are required. Sometimes, there is no such registry entry in another operating system so it's not necessary to make a change.. On the other hand, if the registry items were corrupted or altered, then you could easily change them back.
Hope this helps.
Grif
Hope this helps.
Grif
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Hi Grif,
Thanks for your tips,It was so usefull and my problem has been solved,But now I have another problem.when I double click on app or software to open it,it asks me to select wich user open this file.So what I can do?(it doesn't show "Application not found".this problem has been solved with your tips.)
Best Regards,
Saba
Thanks for your tips,It was so usefull and my problem has been solved,But now I have another problem.when I double click on app or software to open it,it asks me to select wich user open this file.So what I can do?(it doesn't show "Application not found".this problem has been solved with your tips.)
Best Regards,
Saba
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..what types of files are showing the message? Does it happen only on desktop shortcuts which lead to programs? Or does it happen when you directly open a file, such as a Word document from your "My Documents" folder? Or maybe both?
Hope this helps and let us know more.
Grif
Hope this helps and let us know more.
Grif
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Hi Grif,
Thank you for your note.When I want to open a file that I created in a program(for example I created a word document),it doesn't ask me to select user.But when I want to open microsoft office word for creating a file or ccleaner or visual studio or sql server or oracle or... from desktop or program files,it asks me to select users.
Redars,
Saba
Thank you for your note.When I want to open a file that I created in a program(for example I created a word document),it doesn't ask me to select user.But when I want to open microsoft office word for creating a file or ccleaner or visual studio or sql server or oracle or... from desktop or program files,it asks me to select users.
Redars,
Saba
Reply 12 : Application Not Found...
Follow the steps below:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308421
Hope this helps.
Grif
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308421
Hope this helps.
Grif
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Hi Grif,
Thank you for your note.
Regards,
Saba
Thank you for your note.
Regards,
Saba
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Hi Tufenuf,
I have a problem, my problem is like jrank's problem. but my os is windows server 2003. can you help me?
you solved jrank's problem,I hope that you solve my problem too.
Regards,
Saba
I have a problem, my problem is like jrank's problem. but my os is windows server 2003. can you help me?
you solved jrank's problem,I hope that you solve my problem too.
Regards,
Saba
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Wow. I can't believe fixing that problem could be so quick and simple. Thank you so much for posting that solution. I had the same problem as the other person. My computer was rendered useless. I ran that registry thing and seconds later my computer was fixed. Well, I'm impressed.
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I was following what you said and went to the link but when I click on "12. EXE (lnk and regfile) Fix for Windows XP" it opens as text in a new window. I was going to try to add it manually but I am unable to open the registry editor, when typing either "REGEDIT.exe" or just "REGEDIT" into RUN it opens the list for me to select a program to open it with.
I realize the original post is a few months old but this is the only fix I have been able to find.
Thank you in advance.
I realize the original post is a few months old but this is the only fix I have been able to find.
Thank you in advance.
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Andrew, Did you try this with that reg file? Right click it and choose "Merge". If that doesn't work try this.
Press CTRL-ALT-DEL and open Task Manager. Once there, click File, then hold down the CTRL key and click New Task (Run). This will open a Command Prompt window. Enter REGEDIT.exe and press Enter. Once regedit is open click File>Import and locate that reg file fix, hilite it and click Open.
Tufenuf
Press CTRL-ALT-DEL and open Task Manager. Once there, click File, then hold down the CTRL key and click New Task (Run). This will open a Command Prompt window. Enter REGEDIT.exe and press Enter. Once regedit is open click File>Import and locate that reg file fix, hilite it and click Open.
Tufenuf
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I just used the advise to fix my windows xp for error msg "application not found". It was the quickest fix I have ever seen.
THANK YOU!!!Betty Castillo
THANK YOU!!!Betty Castillo
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@Tufenuf, I had to create an account just to say thank you so much. I had a nasty XP Anti Malware infection on my computer and I finally got rid of it and then I had the same problem that Jrank had until I found your post. Thanks so much, you're a lifesaver!!
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Thanks Tufenuf. Great easy to follow instructions. Successfully sorted.
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I tried fallowing your steps but when i got to the part where i am supposed to locate the reg file fix i could not find it. what should i do?
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candace2716, Once regedit is open click File>Import and locate that reg file fix, hilite it and click Open.
If you saved that reg file to your desktop then in the "Look in:" narrow window you would use the drop down arrow button and choose Desktop then down in the large window below that locate that reg file and hilite it so that it shows in "File name" narrow window then click the Open button. You would follow these same instructions if you saved the reg file somewhere else for example My Documents, etc.
Tufenuf
If you saved that reg file to your desktop then in the "Look in:" narrow window you would use the drop down arrow button and choose Desktop then down in the large window below that locate that reg file and hilite it so that it shows in "File name" narrow window then click the Open button. You would follow these same instructions if you saved the reg file somewhere else for example My Documents, etc.
Tufenuf
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So I have a nasty virus and could really use some help to resolve...
When I try to open any applications, I get an "Open With" dialog asking me to choose a program to open the file. When I attempt to get to the internt and click the Internet program under "Open With", a "User" window opens. Inputting an internet address such as www.google.com in the "Address" field is the only way I can access the internet at this point. When I try to access Adaware or Spybot sites to run system scans, I continue to receive the "Open With" dialog.
Thanks to your instructions, I was finally able to get to a point where I could successfully complete a system restore. Unfortunately, the restore was a day or two short of a stable system. Any other suggestions or options? I'm running Windows XP Home. Windows v5.1 Service Pack 3.
Any help you could provide would be greatly appreciated!
When I try to open any applications, I get an "Open With" dialog asking me to choose a program to open the file. When I attempt to get to the internt and click the Internet program under "Open With", a "User" window opens. Inputting an internet address such as www.google.com in the "Address" field is the only way I can access the internet at this point. When I try to access Adaware or Spybot sites to run system scans, I continue to receive the "Open With" dialog.
Thanks to your instructions, I was finally able to get to a point where I could successfully complete a system restore. Unfortunately, the restore was a day or two short of a stable system. Any other suggestions or options? I'm running Windows XP Home. Windows v5.1 Service Pack 3.
Any help you could provide would be greatly appreciated!
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I had same issue as OP and was starting to really get worried. Did the Reg fix and I am back and working now 100%. Thank you very much.
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I have just about the same exact problem, but when i went to the page you posted, it told me to save RegEdits, but when i save it, it only saves as a text, and i dont know how to run it, do you think you can help me? I'm not sure what regedits is nor if i have it.
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Atticusl3, Use Internet Explorer and go back to that site and right click and choose Save target as "EXE (lnk and regfile) Fix for Windows XP" and save it to your desktop. The file name will be exefix.reg
Now right click on the exefix.reg file and choose "Merge". After the merge is completed restart your computer.
Tufenuf
Now right click on the exefix.reg file and choose "Merge". After the merge is completed restart your computer.
Tufenuf
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Thank you. Once again I've used your link for Application not found. Having problems with scary virus messages, this time XP DEfender, last time Windows Security. Tells me my Firewall is switched off, which, of course, I did not do. My McAfee does not detect these supposed problems, although it deal with a trojan but XP Defender just kept popping up messages till I switched off computer and disconnected internet. Once re started messages had stopped but I was left with Application not found. Any tips to deal with this? Thanks
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