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Windows cannot find C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe

When I double click on the intenet explorer short cut on the desktop or in the start menu, I get an error message that says "Windows cannot find 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe'. Make sure you typed the name correctly and then try again. When I open explorer and navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer and double-click on iexplore gives the same error. Also, double-clicking on a URL shortcut gives the same kind of error, but says cannot find www.whatever.com. I upgraded from IE7 to IE9, that didn't help. Also, I can run Internet Explorer (64-bit) and if it's open, subsequently doubleclicking on a URL shortcut will open it correctly, but if you close IE 64bit, it's back to the same issue.

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msatterlee

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I'm splitting the points. At the point of Adeelg1's suggestion, I'd already run a Malwarebytes and Kaspersky AV scan. His suggestion prompted me to run the Superantispyware scan which seemed to have fixed it. So even though his suggestion led to the answer, it was a little vague. I'm giving half the points to Rpggamergirl because the registry key she mentions was the thing that Superantispyware found.

Thanks for your help.