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Old August 13th, 2006, 03:53 AM
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most programs on my computer open with notepad and i don't know how to get everything back to normal! i can't run anything except internet explorer and the control panel. someone please help me!!!!! i need this computer for school!!!!
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Old August 13th, 2006, 04:20 AM
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What operating system?
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Old August 13th, 2006, 04:33 AM
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im running on windows xp home edition
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Old August 13th, 2006, 04:46 AM
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Then you should post your problem in the XP forum instead of the anything else board. Follow the link below:

http://www.cybertechhelp.com/forums/...splay.php?f=26
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Old August 13th, 2006, 04:51 AM
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everything opens with notepad
with the exception of internet explorer and the control panel, all programs on my computer open with notepad. can somebody please help me!!!!!
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Old August 13th, 2006, 05:04 AM
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Check out Doug's page here. Pay particular attention to the .EXE fix
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Old August 13th, 2006, 05:33 AM
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sorry but that did not work
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Old August 13th, 2006, 05:59 AM
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Have you tried this:

Go to folder option in my computer under tools. Go to file types and try changing the extensions with the respective programs. If you cant do it from here then hit F8 at boot and enter safe mode and see if it works
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Old August 15th, 2006, 06:44 PM
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sorry that didnt work
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Old August 15th, 2006, 06:46 PM
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Have you tried a system restore
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Old August 15th, 2006, 06:56 PM
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Were you able to run any of the fixes on the page zipulrich linked to?
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Old August 15th, 2006, 07:13 PM
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See if this gives you any relief.
http://www.winhelponline.com/exeasso.htm
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