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Cannot execute any exe files
The message i get is something like this:
(this happens when i double click on the actual file, in windows explorer, not when opening it from a shortcut)
"Could not find the file c:\whatever.exe (or one of its components). be assured that the route and the name of file are correct and that all the libraries are available."
This happened after VirusScan found a virus, and deleted it.
The virus was in C:\Winnt\Fonts\csrss.exe.
The OS is windows 2000 pro, sp4.
Thank you,
joesatri
(this happens when i double click on the actual file, in windows explorer, not when opening it from a shortcut)
"Could not find the file c:\whatever.exe (or one of its components). be assured that the route and the name of file are correct and that all the libraries are available."
This happened after VirusScan found a virus, and deleted it.
The virus was in C:\Winnt\Fonts\csrss.exe.
The OS is windows 2000 pro, sp4.
Thank you,
joesatri
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oops we are on windows 2000, your regedit is in either c:\winnt or c:\winnt\system32 (im on XP so I cant check)
http://www.jsiinc.com/SUBD/tip1600/rh1605.htm
Cannot run EXE files [Programs don't open]
When you try to launch applications [.exe files], an error message appears similar to the ones below and the program will not run:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/images/exefiles2.JPG
Solution 1:
Click Start, Run and type Command
Type the following and then press Enter after typing each one:
cd\windows
copy regedit.exe regedit.com
start regedit.com [or regedit.com]
Navigate to and select the following key:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\
Double-click the (Default) value in the right pane.
Delete the current value data, and then type: "%1" %* [with quotes]
(ie., quote-percent-one-quote-sp
Exit the Registry Editor and restart Windows.
Solution 2:
Download .exe File association fix from here:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm
[To run the .reg files, again you will need to rename regedit.exe to regedit.com and run the REG file using "regedit.com filename.reg" parameter]
NOTE: Once set, update the definition files for your anti-virus software and scan the system for viruses.
Related Microsoft Knowledgebase articles:
You receive an error message when you try to start a program that has an .exe file name extension:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=837334 [New]
You Are Unable to Start a Program with an .exe File Extension:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=310585
You Cannot Start Programs (.exe Files) When Your Computer Is Infected with the SirCam Virus:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=311446
CREDIT to RAMESH http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/exefile.htm
Cannot run EXE files [Programs don't open]
When you try to launch applications [.exe files], an error message appears similar to the ones below and the program will not run:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/images/exefiles2.JPG
Solution 1:
Click Start, Run and type Command
Type the following and then press Enter after typing each one:
cd\windows
copy regedit.exe regedit.com
start regedit.com [or regedit.com]
Navigate to and select the following key:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\
Double-click the (Default) value in the right pane.
Delete the current value data, and then type: "%1" %* [with quotes]
(ie., quote-percent-one-quote-sp
Exit the Registry Editor and restart Windows.
Solution 2:
Download .exe File association fix from here:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm
[To run the .reg files, again you will need to rename regedit.exe to regedit.com and run the REG file using "regedit.com filename.reg" parameter]
NOTE: Once set, update the definition files for your anti-virus software and scan the system for viruses.
Related Microsoft Knowledgebase articles:
You receive an error message when you try to start a program that has an .exe file name extension:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=837334 [New]
You Are Unable to Start a Program with an .exe File Extension:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=310585
You Cannot Start Programs (.exe Files) When Your Computer Is Infected with the SirCam Virus:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=311446
CREDIT to RAMESH http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/exefile.htm
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Thx Peter, it worked :)
Although i couldn't open the command prompt, (neither from the RUN dialog nor from the start menu), i created a batch file.
echo boo!
cmd
so this opened the command promt, and it allowed me to open regedit.exe
Next, i changed the reg value, and it works now. Thanks for the prompt / complete answer. Points go to you.
Although i couldn't open the command prompt, (neither from the RUN dialog nor from the start menu), i created a batch file.
echo boo!
cmd
so this opened the command promt, and it allowed me to open regedit.exe
Next, i changed the reg value, and it works now. Thanks for the prompt / complete answer. Points go to you.
ThanQ
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