How do I fix broken .exe file association in Windows Vista?

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Click here and unzip the file and apply the .reg file.

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Updated on September 17, 2022

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  • hackn101
    hackn101 almost 2 years

    Somehow the file association for all .exe files has been deleted on my windows vista machine. For some reason the only thing I can open is Firefox. I think it was the result of a virus. So I have tried a couple registry edit fixes but none have worked. Has anyone run into this?

  • hackn101
    hackn101 about 14 years
    That did it. I thought I had tried that one already but I must not have! Thanks.
  • Pointy
    Pointy over 12 years
    It would be nice if somebody could elaborate on what, "apply the .reg file" means.
  • ctzdev
    ctzdev over 12 years
    Double click the .reg file, then press "yes" for each dialog that pops up.

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