[ruscjay]

Every time I try to open a folder or my C drive, I get the following error message: This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this. please install a program or, if one is already installed, create an association in the Default Programs control panel.
i have this problem only on the 32 bit version of Win 7,
any suggestions?
thanks
R

 

[marco23p]

Re: error with opening files

Welcome to TSF

so when you try to open any folder in any location?

if so I would do A system restore to the last time it worked

 

[ruscjay]

Re: error with opening files

I have the same problem on 3 different machines, 2 before SP1 and 1 since, weird!
cheers

 

[ruscjay]

Re: error with opening files

No, only folders and HD's, other files and exe's work no hassle

 

[marco23p]

Re: error with opening files

:/...... if its mutlipule machines..... is it a legit copy? of windows....be honest

 

[ruscjay]

Re: error with opening files

Yes, I have a Msoft Technet subscription, definitley a legal copy

 

[ruscjay]

Re: error with opening files

My main PC is Win 64 bit, I then run Win 7 32 bit on Virtual PC, and Win 7 Professional on an external USB 3 HDD, all for different programs that i run and they are all legit copies of Windows, activated and updated fully

 

[mcorton]

Re: error with opening files

Are all of the computers connected via a modem or router or do they each have their own connection?

 

[ruscjay]

Re: error with opening files

Thanks for the reply. all the machines connect through a hub with a single DSL line. I found the problem though. Uniblue Registry Booster and Power Suite had an upgrade patch, that created the problem. I have uninstalled all their waste of time software, and all is working well.
Thanks for the assistance anyway
Ruscjay

 

[spunk.funk]

Re: error with opening files

Never use Registry Boosters or Cleaners, they cause more problems then they fix. Please mark this thread solved in the Thread Tools at the top.

 

[xpert71]

Re: error with opening files

try this. right click on c and click explore

 

[ruscjay]

Thanks, that always worked, but it's inconvenient. Its sorted out now anyway, cheers