Why aren't any programs opening on my computer?

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Why aren't any programs opening on my computer?

Everytime I try to open a program (any program) on my compaq running on windows vista it says that "Windows cannot open this file & to pen this file windows needs to know what program you want to use to open it and to either use to web to look for a suitable program or choose from a list" But the programs are all there and I triple checked this. I recently torrented Spyware Doctor to get rid of the fake antivirus software that downloaded itself onto my computer "Vista Guardian...

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You need an exe fix for your computer, the virus program has ripped up your registry. Don't worry I...

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Problem opening programs on my computer?

My computer works great. It boots a little slow, but otherwise it works fine. All of the sudden it just doesn't open programs. When I click on like IE, or firefox, or even system restore, the thinking light comes on and stays lit. My computer will just...

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OK,install WINDOWS again,and your pc will be faster,

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Computer slow opening programs?

how do i stop so many programs from opening.its slowing down my computer .i need to close and or delete these excess programs

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Go to Start >Run >type "msconfig". From the General Tab choose "Selective Startup...

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Computer problems in opening programs?

Our home computer (an HP with Windows Vista) is frequently used by my 12 year old younger sister, who came to me a few hours ago and said that none of the programs were working on it. Every time you click on a program to try to open it, The "Open...

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sounds like a virus of some type changed the file association of EXE file types. This was easy to fix...

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Computer programs not opening by default?

Whenever i put in a DVD to watch or plug my camera into my computer to upload some pictures, the programs dont open by default like they used to. Now i have to manually open the programs up. How can I make the programs open automatically again?

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If you have XP Pro, you can use gpedit.msc. Run it from Start > Run. Go to system in gpedit, open...

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Why is my computer randomly opening programs?

Every once in a while I will be just listening to music or surfing the web when suddenly I lose control of the mouse and the pointer finger shoots all over the screen opening up and closing menus and programs automatically when it runs over them. It...

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no.your computer is fine.but someone is controlling your computer.try to find out how to disable "...

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I need help with my computer opening programs?

when i try to open a program it doesn't open unless i open windows task manager, click file and run new task. i was ending some processes before this happened maybe that could've been? how can i fix it so i can open programs from desktop and programs...

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I'd suggest that you restart your computer and then see if you're able to open programs normally again...

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Ok my computer is opening all of my Programs with windows media player?

it is not letting me run anything because when the programs open with windows media player it says it does not recognize extentsion exe. and so nothing wants to open and i think i have to chage the file type some how but it does not let me and it wont...

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VIRUS is the only reason !!!

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Computer programs not opening?

It looks like some of my programs (only downloaded ones it seems) do not run in any way, shape or form. I'll click them and the program will load a bit, but not open at all. The progams I have on here that won't open are things like Pesterchum, shimejis...

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Download them again, you may have only part of the program downloaded. Only this time let it finish...

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I am running windows xp. How can I stop programs from opening when I turn on my computer.?

When ever I turn on my computer, I am waiting a long time because all of my program are coming on. How can I stop this from happening. They are on my the computer as soon as it is turned on.

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Use msconfig as mentioned above, but make sure you know what it is you're disabling. Some of that stuff...

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