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Old January 20th, 2012, 04:48 PM
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Computer will not open exe files
Got a dell computer running Vista home premium. If you click a .exe file it ask what program to use to open the file. What should I do?
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Old January 21st, 2012, 01:11 AM
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Click Here to open a page with links to download file association fixes.

Scroll down a little on that page to the blue grid of fixes. Read the instructions below that grid, then follow them to download and use the appropriate fix.
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Old January 23rd, 2012, 03:47 PM
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I'll give it a try Thanks
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Old January 27th, 2012, 06:33 PM
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That fixed it Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!
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Old January 27th, 2012, 07:36 PM
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You're welcome. Thank you for letting me know!
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