This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action....

JimothyFredward

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"This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create and association in the Set Associations control panel"

Hi everyone!
I have been having a problem with my computer for several days now. Opening all programs causes me to recieve this error message. I have to use right click + Run as Administrator to use any of my programs. I have done some forum surfing and tried several recommended techniques for correcting this problem but to no avail. I downloaded the exefix_vista reg file but the very same problem prevents me from merging it (I even tried fixing the reg extension but that failed aswell). I have run the sfc/scannow in command propmt but that came up empty. I would have fresh installed but I am away from home and do not have the means to reinstall vista. I apologize if this post seems in any way redundant but my forum searches have failed me. HELP! PLEASE!
 

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  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
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    Custom
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    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
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    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
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    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
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    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
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    Logitech MX Master 3
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    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
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    Windows 10 Pro
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    NVIDIA GeForce 940MX
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    17.3" UHD IPS touch
    Screen Resolution
    3480 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    512 GB M.2 SSD

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    Compaq
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    intel core 2 duo T 5550 @ 1.83 MHz
    Motherboard
    intel 965 chipset family
    Memory
    2 GB DDR 2 SD RAM @ 667 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    On board upto 358 MB RAM
    Sound Card
    Onboard
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    15"
    Hard Drives
    160 GB WDC
Re: This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action..

Thank you very much for taking the time to respond! I really appreciate it! Unfortunately, none of the actions above solved my problem. I "System Restored" back to the earliest point available in my system but the problem was still present. In regards to exefix_cu.reg, I could not merge it as the problem will not allow me to use .reg either. When attempting to use REGEDIT.exe through command prompt I was yet again confronted with the same error.

I currently have attempted:
exefix_cu
exefix_vista
xp_exe_fix (I recognize that this an XP fix but at this point I am trying anything)
regfix_vista

None of the above have worked because they require me to merge a .reg which my unfortunate problem will not allow. Any more suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks again!
 

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Re: This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action..

Jimonthy,

It sounds like you may have been infected by malware. I would recommend for you to run a very thorough antivirus and anti-spyware scan to help be safe.


For the .reg file extensions, open Default Programs and check to make sure that the .reg extension has the Current Program Registry Editor (C:\Windows\regedit.exe) set for it. Afterwards, see if you can merge the reg file to fix the .exe file extension.

Hope this helps,
Shawn
 

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System One System Two

  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gb/s Download and 35 Mb/s Upload
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Envy Y0F94AV
    CPU
    i7-7500U @ 2.70 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB DDR4-2133
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce 940MX
    Sound Card
    Conexant ISST Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.3" UHD IPS touch
    Screen Resolution
    3480 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    512 GB M.2 SSD
Re: This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action..

Have complete two full system scans with each of Spybot S&D and Ad-aware. None of the four scans came up with anything more serious than a few tracking cookies. Are there any other recommended ways to scan for malware (keeping in mind that I seem to be unable to install any new programs)?

I was successful in correcting my .reg problem by associating the .reg extension with Registry Editor. Unfortunately, none of the exefix files I have seem to be correcting the problem. Upon correcting the issues with my .reg files, my right-click menu no longer contained the "Merge" option but only "Open" (I'm not sure if this has any importance). I used "Open" and approved the registry changes but the problem is still present.

Sorry my computer is so difficult! Thank you for your suggestions!
 

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Re: This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action..

Jimothy,

I would not use the XP methods in Vista, but use the ones for Vista instead.

http://www.winhelponline.com/articl...-associating-it-with-another-application.html


This is for any other file extensions that you are also unable to open.

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/233243-default-file-type-associations-restore.htmlhttp://www.winhelponline.com/articles/105/1/File-association-fixes-for-Windows-Vista.html


If after all of this, then your Vista may be to corrupted and may need to do a clean reinstall. :(
 

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System One System Two

  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gb/s Download and 35 Mb/s Upload
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Envy Y0F94AV
    CPU
    i7-7500U @ 2.70 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB DDR4-2133
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce 940MX
    Sound Card
    Conexant ISST Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.3" UHD IPS touch
    Screen Resolution
    3480 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    512 GB M.2 SSD
Re: This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action..

I would recommend a clean install.
 

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System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Compaq
    CPU
    intel core 2 duo T 5550 @ 1.83 MHz
    Motherboard
    intel 965 chipset family
    Memory
    2 GB DDR 2 SD RAM @ 667 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    On board upto 358 MB RAM
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15"
    Hard Drives
    160 GB WDC
Re: This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action..

Hey Brink,

I know its probably your job to help with problems like this but i made an account just to thank you for your proffesional extremely helpful responses...

i dont know if you will read this but i hope you do...

Thank you again!!!!
 

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Re: This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action..

Hey Brink,

I know its probably your job to help with problems like this but i made an account just to thank you for your proffesional extremely helpful responses...

i dont know if you will read this but i hope you do...

Thank you again!!!!

You're most welcome, and welcome to Vista Forums. :)
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gb/s Download and 35 Mb/s Upload
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Envy Y0F94AV
    CPU
    i7-7500U @ 2.70 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB DDR4-2133
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce 940MX
    Sound Card
    Conexant ISST Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.3" UHD IPS touch
    Screen Resolution
    3480 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    512 GB M.2 SSD
Re: This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action..

I'm getting the same message that JimothyFredward posted about except my pops up in my email. When I get an email that shows pics, in a slideshow form, I get the message and of course I can't view it.

Does the recommended fixes apply to the email program also?

Thanks
 

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