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Basically you need to restore the default File Associations.
When you double-click an .EXE file, the program may not launch, instead it may open in Notepad
(displaying the .exe contents), or may launch in any other application.
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/exeasso.htm

1. Sep 08, 2009  By default Windows 7 does not have support for opening this file type and has no association. DivXPlayer is a good free program to install that does support playing this file extension. This download will set this file extension back to the default unassociated state in Windows 7. Mov - Movie file. The default program is Windows Media Player.
2. Restore default file association on Windows 7 Original title:open with defaults when changing a file to open with windows photo viewer it some how chaged all files on my computer to open with photo viewer there are no restore points nor backups is there a way to undo this or fix it.
3. Jun 13, 2018  322756 How to back up and restore the registry in Windows. To resolve this problem, reset the registry subkey for the file association of the.exe file back to the default setting. To do this, follow these steps: Windows Vista and Windows 7: To open the Task Manager, press CTRL + SHIFT + ESC.

When you run an .exe file on a Windows Vista-based or Windows 7-based computer, the file may
start a different program
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950505
Restore the .exe file association in Windows Vista, after incorrectly associating it with another application
http://www.winhelponline.com/articles/165/1/Restore-the-exe-file-association-in-Windows-Vista-after-incorrectly-associating-it-with-another-application.html

Restore Default Windows 7 File Extension Type Associations
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/19449-default-file-type-associations-restore.html

How to Set Default Associations for a Program in Windows 7
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2630-default-programs-set-programs-default-associations.html

How to Unassociate a File Extension Type in Vista and a utility to help (Windows 7 too)
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/91920-unassociate-file-extention-type.html
How to Change the Default Program a File Type Opens With in Windows 7 http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/12196-open-change-default-program.html
How to Associate a File Type or Protocol Default Program in Window 7
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/9154-default-programs-associate-file-type-protocol.html
How to Hide or Show Known File Type Extensions in Windows 7
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/10570-file-extensions-hide-show.html#post101629
Hope this helps.

Open the Task Manager, press CTRL + SHIFT + ESC. Then Click File, press CTRL and click New Task (Run) at the same time. Command prompt will open and at the command prompt, type notepad, and then press ENTER. Windows 7 Forums is the largest help and support community, providing friendly help and advice for Microsoft Windows 7 Computers such. System restore exe file path? May 25, 2011  How to Restore EXE File Association in Windows Posted on May 25, 2011 October 13, 2014 Author Trisha 1 Comment The usual problem people report after getting rid of malware is that nothing happens when they start to run a program.

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I have set up a custom file association for .cfg to open in WordPad, but I can't seem to figure out how to remove it. How do I remove file associations in Windows 7?

Peter MortensenNathan2055

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From a command window, you can use the 'ASSOC' and 'FTYPE' commands to add/edit/delete file type associations.

and:

So (on my system), regarding .bkr files, these commands return:

I created a new 'test' file extension/file type (may require admin permissions): Free file viewer reviews.

This opens 'Notepad' editing my 'dummy' file.

To delete the filetype association, first delete the connection of the filetype to the program like this:

Then delete the file extension association (may require admin permissions):

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For a GUI solution, I use PowerTools by Creative Elements. You can download and use it for free for 45 days on trial. This is a collection of tools, and you'd be using their File Type Doctor tool to add/edit/delete file type associations.

Kevin FeganKevin Fegan

You can remove the association in the registry:

And delete the key with the GUID that corresponds to WordPad.

Peter Mortensen

You can use this cool third-party application, Default Programs Editor:

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Default Programs Editor makes it easy to fix file association settings in Windows, including context menu items, icons, and descriptions. Also: autoplay settings and default programs settings ..all without fiddling around in the registry.

Peter Mortensen

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magicandre1981magicandre1981

The way to change associations (it doesn't seem to let you remove though) with built-in Windows 7 tools (UI ones) is to open the Start Menu, then choose Default Programs. (Or if it's not present, open Start Menu, Control Panel (you might need to change from View by category to View by large icons) and then Default Programs.)

Then select Associate a file type or protocol with a program. You'll get a list with the associations currently configured in your computer. Find the extension you want to change and double-click it to change its configuration.

Peter Mortensen

Right click a .cfg file -> Open with -> Choose Default program. Then check the 'Always use the selected program to open this kind of file' and select a program from the list or click the Browse button to manually select a program from the filesystem.

Full guide with images:http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/12196-open-change-default-program.html

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