files and folders won't open automatically

[wiz98]

i am running windows 7 and just did a windows update, now when i click on folders and files i have to right click everything and click open with each click.  how can i remedy this?
any help appreciated, thanks

[Squashman]

This may be of help to you.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/19449-default-file-type-associations-restore.html?filter[2]=File%20Folder%20Settings