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Error while launchine internet explorer from the start menu

I am getting the following error when trying to launch IE from the start menu on a windows xp machine.

This file does not have a program associatted with it for performing this action. Create an association in the Folder Options control panel.

The machine was infected with the XP Antivirus 2010 virus which has been removed.

Any ideas would be great.

NeilParbrook

farahm0a

HI,

Start ==> Run ==> regedit then go to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
SOFTWARE
Microsoft
Windows NT
CurrentVersion
Image File Execution.options Then delete these keys
explorer.exe
iexplorer.exe

restart your machine & try

nobus

look here : http://support.microsoft.com/kb/281931

Jonvee

The error could be due to a broken exe association, due to the previous infection.
Worth reading this complete page, or if it's familiar territory scroll to "Step 1: Download or create the proper .REG file from the information below"...

"Broken EXE Association":
http://filext.com/faq/broken_exe_association.php

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Jonvee

Also it's conceivable that AV 2010 wasn't completely removed....if you're in any doubt, this should help>

"How to remove Antivirus 2010 (Uninstall Instructions)":
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-antivirus-2010

Porpatham

Dear All,
Thanks For the Reply.

NeilParbrook

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I did try all the fixes in order and porptham fixed it.

Thanks to you all though.