Default program on W7 problem

[laogia]

Can someone help me solve-out W7 problem. Yesterday, i tried change open default program, after that all the shortcut icons on desktop change to default whatever i selected, then i can not open own program (ex: when i select open default by notepad then try open Microsoft outlook, its open with notepad and can not read email or whatever other programs still same problem), tried run system restore, but system restore can not start, try boot to safe mode still does not help. Think virus effect but did not, disable or uninstall virus program still same problem. All the extention .exe files will change to default open program when i selected, any help thanks in advance.

Regards
Joe.

[ageno2gen1]

I think another member had a similar issue a while back in this thread


Check out the link in mickstv's post #8 and see if that helps.

[Philquad]

or just right click a icon
go to properties, open with
choose right program
you may have to navigate to program files\outlook.exe ect
pictures choose windows pic & fax viewer

[laogia]

@ ageno2gen1!
Yes, i think that's mate same problem as mine, will follow the link and try then feedback later, thanks.
@ Philquad!
After problem, i did as you said and changed all of defaults, one by one still doesn't help, Thanks.

[laogia]

Thanks, follow the link solve the problem with extention .exe files on windows, all the programs works OK when i lick on it, but can not change back the shortcut icon on desktop to original of progams.

[mickstv]

Thanks, follow the link solve the problem with extention .exe files on windows, all the programs works OK when i lick on it, but can not change back the shortcut icon on desktop to original of progams.

Hi laogia was it the link I posted in the other thread that fixed it.


Each shortcut right click and goto the shortcut tab then open the "open File location" tab and find the exe.



Mickstv

[laogia]

Thanks mickstv!
yes, that's link was helpfully and solve out the problem, i was manual change the shortcut back to original, some of them with extention .ink can not change, do not know why, but all the programs works fine. Again,thanks for post the link
cheers
Joe.

[mickstv]

No worries laogia. I'm not sure about that .ink problem but I'll have a look into it for you.



Mickstv

[mickstv]

This might fix your .ink fault have a read and see. I haven't tried it as I don't have any issues.

It is a Vista fix but a few of the responses say it works for windows 7 also.





EDIT WARNING might pay to "back up your registry" if you decide to try it ok.




Mickstv

[laogia]

Thanks Mickstv!
All problem was solve, after lick change icon on the proprety pannel, all the .exe files change straight, but for the .ink, they will change back to original when PC turn-off and on.

Regards Joe.