Can't run .EXE files

[swampie]

When i run the steam (Or any .exe) file it simply states "What program should we open the exe file in?"

I can't do anything, so some quick help would be appreciated

[Zolofto]

First of all, you have a virus. Secondly, the exe class was removed, leading to the "how does i open exe?"

First, we're going to need to get what OS you're primarily running (I see your post says 7, but I assume that you didn't post from that computer). Secondly, we're going to need to see if you can access your Registry.

If you go to start-> run. Type in "Regedit" (without quotations).

[swampie]

[QUOTE=Richard Simmons;30203164]First of all, you have a virus. Secondly, the exe class was removed, leading to the "how does i open exe?"

First, we're going to need to get what OS you're primarily running (I see your post says 7, but I assume that you didn't post from that computer). Secondly, we're going to need to see if you can access your Registry.

If you go to start-> run. Type in "Regedit" (without quotations).[/QUOTE]

I use XP

I can't get to the computer at the moment, but I will post again as soon as possible

[Zolofto]

Can someone export their EXE class for XP?

Heres what I got off Win7. It should really matter

You're going to need to make the following code a .reg file.
Open up notepad, paste the text from the box below, save the file as (All types in the drop down) "execlass.reg" Double click on it, and let it roll.

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe]
@="exefile"
"Content Type"="application/x-msdownload"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe\PersistentHandler]
@="{098f2470-bae0-11cd-b579-08002b30bfeb}"

[Lily]

Also, if regedit doesnt work

Copy regedit.exe to regedit.com

[swampie]

[QUOTE=Richard Simmons;30209127]Can someone export their EXE class for XP?

Heres what I got off Win7. It should really matter

You're going to need to make the following code a .reg file.
Open up notepad, paste the text from the box below, save the file as (All types in the drop down) "execlass.reg" Double click on it, and let it roll.

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe]
@="exefile"
"Content Type"="application/x-msdownload"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe\PersistentHandler]
@="{098f2470-bae0-11cd-b579-08002b30bfeb}"

[/QUOTE]
ok

when i do the regedit thing it asks what to open the exe with

when i do the code thing i get this

Cannot import C:\Documents and Setting\USERNAME\Desktop\execlass.reg: Not all data was succesfully writter to the registry. Some keys are open by the system or other processes

[editline]3rd June 2011[/editline]

[QUOTE=Tobba;30209694]Also, if regedit doesnt work

Copy regedit.exe to regedit.com[/QUOTE]

Where is the file usualy located?

[editline]3rd June 2011[/editline]

I have to use IE D:

[swampie]

Ok i have decided to move to windows 7 instead of xp, so thanks for the help guys

[Zolofto]

[QUOTE=swampie;30218415]Ok i have decided to move to windows 7 instead of xp, so thanks for the help guys[/QUOTE]

For future reference: 1) Run FF and IE in a sandbox. (2) Regedit.exe is located in %system root%\system32\ (or C:\windows\system32\)