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Comment from Jim K. on 2011-07-29

2011-07-29T15:19:35Z

When I open my Control Panel, and click on the folder option icon, it will not open, so how do I create a program associated with it, if it will not open? I need to open an attachment that came with an email that was sent to me, and it gives me this reason why it will not open.

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Comment from Howard Marcus on 2011-07-25

2011-07-25T22:00:26Z

I'm getting message that this program does not have a program...I have read the article several times with the hope that I missed something. As it stands, I cannot carry out any of the suggestions since I get the same message when trying to download fix it programs.

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Comment from Brad on 2011-05-25

2011-05-25T18:35:19Z

OE "This file does not have a program associated with it"
** For PPS file **

Manual fix
Goto Folder Options, select the File Types tab.
Scroll down and locate PPS (Microsoft PowerPoint Slide Show)
Click Advanced
Click the New button
Type Open in the the Action: text box
In the "Application used to perform action", type (For PowerPoint Viewer 2007)(including quote marks)

"C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12\pptview.exe" "%1"

Uncheck the Use DDE box
Click OK, OK
Close the Folder Options dialog

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Comment from derek on 2011-05-24

2011-05-25T01:59:07Z

Cheers for your sujestions followed your instructions and it is all sorted no further problems.

Again thanks
regards derek

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Comment from Marshy on 2011-02-22

2011-02-22T20:36:58Z

I have three computers in the house all on windows 7 and all have got the same problem after microsoft updates. It also happens on the modules installer for the new IE9 and on update KB2454826 Looks like Microsoft have boobed again

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Comment from woody on 2011-01-18

2011-01-18T09:39:33Z

I had same problem same Matt Kristen and Alex.
Now i resolve this problem. you can download File Association Fixes for Windows 7 (Folder) from http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/file-asso-fixes-for-windows-7/

and follow instruction from that web side

Good luck

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Comment from alex on 2011-01-14

2011-01-15T06:05:12Z

i've got the same problem as Matt and Kristen , also after updating my windows

i hope microsoft gets a fix for this soon

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Comment from Kristen on 2011-01-14

2011-01-14T21:37:53Z

I too am having the same identical problem as Matt (posted comment on January 13, 2011 5:23 PM) I am suddenly getting the "This file does not have a program associated with it ..." error message when I try to open a common folder. This is true for any folder on any drive (fixed or removable). I can open the folder by right clicking/selecting "open", but the usual double-clicking the folder method no longer works.

Interestingly enough this problem started after Windows did an update on my computer today. How do I fix this? Any help is most appreciated.

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Comment from Connie Cain on 2011-01-14

2011-01-14T19:05:52Z

Im just trying to install a digital camera and keep getting the association file message...Im pretty pc dumb so I think I just wasted my $ on a camera....:(

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Comment from Matt on 2011-01-13

2011-01-14T01:23:37Z

I am suddenly getting the "This file does not have a program associated with it ..." error message when I try to open a common folder. This is true for any folder on any drive (fixed or removable). I can open the folder by right clicking/selecting "open", but the usual double-clicking the folder method no longer works. Any ideas?

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Comment from Dell on 2010-12-28

2010-12-28T08:22:34Z

Right out of the blue, so it seems, I've got a similar problem and haven't seen a fix yet that works. I get this error message for almost everything...My Documents, My pictures, all of the shortcuts on my Desktop, etc. I've tried numerous suggested "fixes" but none of them has worked. I hate to say it but I upgraded to IE 8 just before this problem first arose. I hate to think that's what caused it, but maybe....

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Comment from Tommy on 2010-10-05

2010-10-05T07:48:56Z

I have problem with my Windows 7 ultimate. Where I cannot open drive c d e with double click. and have message " This File does not program associated with it for performing this action. Please install a program or, if one is already installed, create an association in the Default Program control panel."
1. I guess a virus and but i have anti virus uptodate. and I was try other anti viruss but no viruss found
2. I guess Bitlocker but i don't use it
some one can help me plz?...

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Comment from Mark Campbell on 2010-09-15

2010-09-16T03:30:29Z

I have a file that is listed as "maurice caddell's Writings which comes up with the statement, "this file does not have a program associated with it----
Now this file had a list of quite a few stories which I had written over the years, and I now find that I can not open it because of the above-mentioned response. Can you help me re-open this file. I've tried all the other suggestions on the page up above, all to no avail. Thank you. Maurice

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Comment from kevin on 2010-07-19

2010-07-19T18:15:41Z

dude i got a problem i guess similar but in this case i cant open exe or lnk files in my computer do you know what can i do?

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Comment from darron on 2010-07-18

2010-07-18T21:04:50Z

I also have the same problem on one of my laptops running vista. I can manage to get a few programs to open (such as firefox) by right-clicking and running as administrator but i still need to fix the problem. sick of getting "This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create an association in the Set Associations control panel" from everything i click on! if anyone finds a solution please post here or even better, Leo post an answer and guide for this problem that seems to stump a lot of people.

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Comment from Sam Winer on 2010-06-29

2010-06-29T15:06:01Z

when I get a picture (jpeg) from an iphone, it gives me the error message, above. when I send from my iphone, it comes in and outlook express opens it. how do I fix?

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Comment from kj on 2010-04-27

2010-04-27T20:30:09Z

windows 7 installed ok yesterday. today i tried to get skype and skypemate organized and then all the programs ended up with skype logo. tried to undo..finally reinstalled windows 7 but didn't fix and now most programs have an arrow and"this file does not have an asociation..etc" HELP!

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Comment from Erin on 2010-04-12

2010-04-12T17:07:49Z

I'm with Carlos' April 5th comment about ANY application. Most of the comments have been about how to associate new apps through File Options. Pretty simple. But why does this same message display, at random, for extensions that have already been on my system for years? For me it is happening when I open an application not necessarily an actual file. Although I have received many of these errors showing different files names, one example is "Docements..\Erin\Local..\Temp\HSS2B.exe". I know this file is associated with games, but I don't know why it would screw everything else up. why would .exe not have an association, or is it something else that has to do with the HSS2B app? Any thoughts would be MUCH appreciated.

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Comment from carlos on 2010-04-05

2010-04-06T05:22:14Z

when i try to open ANY program on my computer i get the following message: his file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. create an association in the set associations control panel.

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Comment from Daniel on 2010-03-29

2010-03-29T18:57:05Z

i have windows 7 home premium and im having problems with windows explorer..not internet explorer.......... when i open windows explorer a window opens saying " this file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Please intall a program or, if one is already installed, create an association in the default programs control panel"
please can anybody help me ......thanks

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Comment from Tracy on 2010-03-16

2010-03-16T10:00:03Z

Oh I guess I should let you know I am on Vista. Thanks again.

Still Desperate!

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Comment from Tracy on 2010-03-16

2010-03-16T09:59:13Z

Please, please help me. I am getting that msg, about program doesn't have a file association...but it is with my PDF files. I didn't used to have this issue, but Dell told me I had a virus (said it wasn't a bad one) but still. Now my PDF's won't open. I tried to go into control panel-default programs-assoc a file type or protocol with a program and clicked on the Adobe files, but still I can't open it. It appears a lot of my files current default is unknown. Can I fix this? Or do I have to uninstall everything and reinstall all my driver, etc? This is what Dell told me I would have to do. Or pay $130 to have them fix it. I don't know what to do!

Desperate!

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Comment from madmank on 2010-02-24

2010-02-24T14:56:14Z

http://madmank.blogspot.com/

go to my link sort the problem in 2 mins max ;)

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Comment from V Lemon on 2010-02-17

2010-02-18T03:12:47Z

I had Vista removed and had Windows 7 Professional Edition installed. I see from your screen shots that you likely were using XP. Windows 7 FOLDERS OPTIONS does not have a FILE TYPE Tab or any way there, to CREATE A NEW EXTENSION. I looked for .torrent in my ASSOCIATED FILE LIST and it is not listed, which probably explains why I get the error message about 'unknown file type'....'find program online to open'. Going online gets me nowhere, can you advise on what can be done in Windows 7 to ADD an extension to my list. I also have no idea what program my computer would have that recognizes them...when you go to the site, it just normally works?? I appreciate your help and ideas.

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Comment from muneer on 2010-01-19

2010-01-20T04:14:52Z

Even after following all the above, still I'm unable to get over this problem!

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Comment from jakas166 on 2010-01-17

2010-01-17T09:48:14Z

WHEN I GO TO THE COMMAND THAT SAYS "OPEN WITH.." IN ANY FILE, I GET THIS TEXT "There is no program associated with this file to perform the action.
Create an association in control panel "definition correlations."
THE PROBLEM IS THAT 2 DAYS AGO THE COMMAND WORKS PERFECTLY .I TRIED TO DO RESTORE SYSTEM AND THE PROBLEM REMAINS.I HAVE DONE ALL THE STEPS THAT WIN TOLD ME ..CONTROL PANEL.....

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Comment from yasso on 2009-12-26

2009-12-26T20:32:57Z

im not able to open any link in my email
windows live inbox,
i recieve this when i click any link
(file doesnt have a program associated with it for performing this action. create an association in the folder options control panel)

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Comment from Phil on 2009-10-31

2009-10-31T14:56:21Z

I have this error popping up every time I start my computer. I downloaded an excel spreadsheet pulled some information off of it then deleted it. Is there a way I can make this pop up stop coming up?

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Comment from Michele on 2009-09-20

2009-09-20T18:35:55Z

I deleted Mozilla firefox and want to reinstall, but get this message. I don't know how to fix this problem in the control panel, folders option???

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Comment from vanna on 2009-09-12

2009-09-12T09:46:32Z

may i open all program. when i try to open file exe on windows xp. the program alway ask me "This file does not have a program associated with it is a common error message when Windows doesn't know what program is used to open a file." how can i open all file on my computer. Please help me! Thank you.

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Comment from shrey on 2009-08-08

2009-08-08T12:38:59Z

my windows cant open any file.........of any extention....exe .reg any file!!! it just says tht windows doesnt know which software created it!!please help!!

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Comment from Annie on 2009-07-01

2009-07-01T16:31:47Z

My solution: Right click on email attachment; click on "save as"...; then locate in documents; double-click on icon and it opens!

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Comment from Paul on 2009-06-30

2009-06-30T20:28:18Z

Certain file extensions won't open app. "no program associated" error. In particular HTML is set to ope with Firefox yet double clicking .html files gives the association error. When reset to default it will open with IE. I can edit it in the control panel to open with Firefox, however then I go back to the same error. The icon is changed to the firefox icon but FFox won't open.

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Comment from ranatel on 2009-06-29

2009-06-30T01:02:42Z

please help!!!!!I get this message "this file does not have a program associated with it to perform action.create an extension in the folder option control panel" when i try open my drives c,d by double clicking on them.please give me a solution.

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Comment from Eddy on 2009-04-18

2009-04-18T14:40:16Z

Hi,
I get the no association message when opening a file from an email in MS live mail. the files have an association, I redid it, unistalled the programs EG: VLC and WMP, same problem, the file open if I save them.

Thanks
Eddy

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Comment from mukund on 2009-04-03

2009-04-03T17:25:46Z

i am facing this problem when i am trying to open inter explorer don know wat to do ??

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Comment from katharine Steinbugl on 2009-04-02

2009-04-02T10:41:29Z

we deleted the microsoft edition 2003 trial which expired would this have caused the problem . The file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Or did she need to update her computer

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Comment from mahan on 2009-03-30

2009-03-31T05:39:19Z

Hi I have this problem when I try to open my drives by double clicking on the icons in "my computer" but when I right click on them and select explore, they open!!!!! so what kind of association I need to create????

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Comment from Kristin on 2009-03-19

2009-03-19T23:13:30Z

This doesn't work at all(I'm not making a new file type, all of the sudden my bitmap,photoshop,gif,png,and jpeg files won't open in their programs like they did and i have to go through the program to open them help.

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Comment from Mark Hill on 2009-03-04

2009-03-04T18:56:33Z

Finally it worked! The File Options method did nothing for me. Using Add/Remove Programs, Change, Repair Install, woorked. Now I can view my pdf attachments in Outlook Express.

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Comment from lkm on 2008-11-25

2008-11-26T03:04:17Z

Just wanted to say .. can't believe I was able to fix things .. I got an email with attachments and I got 'that' message. I typed in search engine and got this website. I never read through everything. All I saw was "psd" so I created a new file ext. typed it in, clicked change, selected the program that I was instructed to download when I received the email with the attachments otherwise I wouldn't have known (adobe acrobat 9) and presto! I can now open the attachments! So, thank you to Leo and his website and clear simple instruction.

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Comment from TOSIF on 2008-10-17

2008-10-18T05:25:42Z

i get this message "this file does not have a program associated with it to perform action.create an extension in the folder option control panel" when i try open my drives c,d,e,f by double clicking on them.please give me a solution.

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Comment from ayck on 2008-06-24

2008-06-24T16:34:39Z

Hi my problem is, when i click the control panel at window start menu, it give me tat problem.
"this file does not have a program associated with it for perform...etc, create an association in the folder options control panel"

how to create ? if this happen to control panel? thanks :D

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Comment from Sensacion on 2008-06-01

2008-06-02T06:03:52Z

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/172223
it worked for xp too. after a I had an issue with a trojan, had to add the value: "%1"%* to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Exefile\Shell\Open\Command

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Hi,
Im facing the similar problem with all the applications. Whenever i double click them to run, above error message displayed. But, when i right click and select runas option, uncheck "protect my computer and data from unauthorized program activity" and after clicking ok, the program starts. Is there anything to do with registry settings or other options? or was it by someother virus or trojans? my host was connected to net 24x7 and im using licensed symantec antivirus corp. edition and im not receiving any alerts from it. os: xp sp2. Please help me. Waiting for your reply...... Posted by: Pavan

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Comment from Pavan on 2008-05-25

2008-05-25T09:30:39Z

Hi,
Im facing the similar problem with all the applications. Whenever i double click them to run, above error message displayed. But, when i right click and select runas option, uncheck "protect my computer and data from unauthorized program activity" and after clicking ok, the program starts. Is there anything to do with registry settings or other options? or was it by someother virus or trojans? my host was connected to net 24x7 and im using licensed symantec antivirus corp. edition and im not receiving any alerts from it. os: xp sp2. Please help me. Waiting for your reply......

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Comment from elena anastasiadou on 2008-05-14

2008-05-14T22:14:11Z

I click "accept the change" at spybot.. and the message "This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create an association in the Folder Options control panel." appears every time I try to open any program.I tried to do reintroduction of system,deinstallation of spybot or format but I couldn't :( I don't evencan instal any program.PLEASE help me
PS: I can open some programs only if I have something from them(not abridgements). I mean that I can open word only if I have a saved file-text at word.
sorry for my english.I'm from Greece
I'm waiting for your help
Thank you.
Elena

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Comment from Liz on 2008-04-11

2008-04-11T16:22:03Z

I solved this problem by "repairing" Adobe reader.

After installing the latest version of Adobe reader I could not open the pdf files and the error message "this file does not have a program associated with it to perform this action appeared everytime, even after I created the association.
For some reason the file uploads with errors or missing components.
Removing and reinstalling will not fix the problem.
This will:
Go to your control panel
Go to remove/add programs
click on adobe reader (highlight)
click "REPAIR"
Do not run anything else while this is being done.
Once it is done close the program & turn off your computer.
turn it back on. The problem should be solved.
It worked for me!!!!

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Comment from CHANDRASEKHAR on 2008-03-18

2008-03-18T15:03:05Z

dear sir,
while i'm trying to open any URL in Internet Explorer it is showing an error msg like "This file does not have a program associated with it-create an association in folder options of contrplpanel"

..so plz help me to come out of this situation..
thank you

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Comment from Kaitlyn on 2008-02-26

2008-02-27T03:19:24Z

do you have the steps necessary for microsoft office 2007?

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Comment from Sheldon on 2008-02-23

2008-02-23T19:55:21Z

This is happening to me to
but on all of my control panel harware links
like to my sound driver, video card and what not,
I Can't right click it, and the file type doesn't display.
I've been Debating whether or not I should reload XP with SP2 if no-one can help

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Comment from linda on 2008-01-18

2008-01-18T11:23:51Z

Hi Leo, I am trying to help a friend, she cant open any program without going to run and typing it in. all her folder extension things dont work. any suggestions on a quick way to fix all of them?
thanks for your time.

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Comment from frank on 2008-01-14

2008-01-14T17:36:46Z

I am getting the same error message but only for .pdf and .jpg files. I have tried all of the above solutions plus the fixes from several web sites. I can drag the attachment to the desktop and it opens there just fine.

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Comment from ekajl on 2008-01-13

2008-01-13T20:27:57Z

this excat same thing is what has happend to me but when ever I go to folder option everything is all good until I click on file types and then everything just goes away and everything I had running is gone what do I do?

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Comment from Ed on 2007-12-18

2007-12-19T00:06:06Z

Can't open attached xls, doc files (and some others) with msg "this file does not have an assoc..." under Windows Mail (Vista). Of course I have both Excel and Word. I have to SAVE them to be able to open. Any help?

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Comment from Joe Dixon on 2007-11-10

2007-11-10T16:42:04Z

Followed step by step, still get the same results when I try to open .pps in outlook express. MS Powerpoint viewer installed and associated with pps. Any other suggestions?
Thanks

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Comment from Nancy/Heather on 2007-09-23

2007-09-24T01:51:26Z

Leo, from your you tube video and "Ask Leo! - How do I make something other than "Picture and FAX Viewer" the default for viewing pictures?"
I was able to fix my problem. You're wonderful. Enjoy your latte.

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Comment from Nancy/Heather on 2007-09-23

2007-09-23T19:55:34Z

Leo, In exchange for the latte I just bought you, can you please answer this one question that I have been spending two days on. If I inadvertently manually selected a wrong program (adobe) to open an XLS file how can I undo that? I now cannot open an XLS file if I have adobe installed. It will just say that adobe (who I selected "always use the selected program to open this kind of file") cannot open that file. Thanks again. Nancy/Heather

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Comment from GILLES on 2007-03-29

2007-03-29T21:46:21Z

cRISSIE DRAG THE FILE IN THE ODY OF EXPLORER. THIS WILL GIVE YOU THE SITE. HOWEVER IT DOES NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM WITH FILE ASSOCITION. BUT IT IS A WAY AROUND IT

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Comment from prat on 2007-02-27

2007-02-27T20:03:35Z

Hi,

I'm trying to open Xml file and it shows me this this_file_does_not_have_a_program_associated with it.

But I have an assocition, which says, XML doc can be opened with XMLeditor. Can you tell me why I still see this error msg?

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Comment from Crissie on 2007-02-09

2007-02-09T22:24:04Z

I receive the same message, "This file does not have a program associated with it," when I try to open ANY web site on IE. I'm running Windows 98 on AOL. The sites will open in the AOL browser but not IE. Please help. I don't always want to use the AOL browser.

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Comment from Marika on 2007-01-31

2007-01-31T23:12:30Z

That's all well and good (actually very helpful in general) but what to do if you don't know the extension, as is the case with Error Reporting? The top of the error message window reads: "http://oca.microsoft.com/resdir.aspx?sid=......" and no amount of expanding or shrinking will give a usable extension. I think I managed to see what it was once (or at least what was at the end of that line) but there was nothing like it in the File Types box. Presumably there would be something else to do to fix what's wrong when Error Reporting gives a "This file does not have a program associated with it" message, even though it goes on to say "Create an association in Folder Options Control Panel." Can anybody tell me what's wrong and/or how to fix it?

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Comment from Dean on 2007-01-17

2007-01-17T22:16:33Z

I am using XP Home, as of this morning when I use the start run command to go to a website such as my on line backing I get the....."This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create an association in the folders options control panel."
Is there a quick fix for this? Thanks

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Comment from Leo Notenboom on 2006-12-27

2006-12-27T19:30:16Z

You need Microsoft Excel. (Although I believe the spreadsheet program in OpenOffice.org will open it as well.)

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Comment from Sue on 2006-12-27

2006-12-27T19:24:05Z

How can I open a xls file please...I have windows xp

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Comment from Arthur Goodman on 2006-12-13

2006-12-14T00:26:23Z

For weeks I had my floppy disk read well,but now when I open it up, all i get is create an association in the folder options control panel. How do I do this for the floppy disks

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Comment from Cheryl on 2006-11-09

2006-11-09T17:18:29Z

Trying to open a pps type. Did all the steps above, reinstalled MS PowerPoint Viewer 2003; PPS is listed in "Folder Options". Still cannot open email with PPS attachment. Get file does not, etc. Any other help?

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Comment from James on 2006-10-31

2006-10-31T23:24:58Z

Hi, unfortunately one of my 2 pcs had a trojan.downloader virus which has totally transformed all my ,exe extensions to .ini I think. I managed to get rid of the virus but now I cannot open any programs with a .exe extension. I cant even get into my windows xp cd to re- install. Can you help plz?

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Comment from karim on 2006-10-15

2006-10-15T12:47:51Z

i try to click on open with but it gives me the same error message, how can correct this error? thanks for your help in advance

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Comment from May on 2006-10-09

2006-10-09T22:06:43Z

Thank you, Leo, you answered my question perfectly! I used Google to arrive here and your information on file extensions was just what I needed to knnow>

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Comment from shirley reynolds on 2006-09-20

2006-09-20T12:27:30Z

very helpful thanks

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Comment from Danile Ullman on 2006-09-13

2006-09-13T15:50:10Z

Another, and easier, way to create associations is to single click on the file, right click, select Open With, select (or browse if necessary) to the program that reads it and check mark "Alway use this program..."

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