Author Topic: ALL PROGRAMS OPEN TO IE (Read 22975 times)

msmurph · « **on:** October 16, 2008, 09:35:41 PM »

All of my computer programs open up to IE and i need help stoping it. I have a dell inspiron 6000 with win XP. I can only open my pictures and the IE but all documents and programs open to IE nothing will download or open I am lost please help.

Broni · « **Reply #1 on:** October 16, 2008, 09:41:24 PM »

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All of my computer programs open up to IE

Desktop shortcuts, or programs from Start menu, as well?

msmurph · « **Reply #2 on:** October 16, 2008, 09:43:37 PM »

that opens up but windows and games will not open say i want to do a resume i can't open it up a window pops up and ask me if i wan to run then i click run it open the internet then quickly closes and the same window pop back up

Broni · « **Reply #3 on:** October 16, 2008, 09:45:17 PM »

I didn't understand a single word.

msmurph · « **Reply #4 on:** October 16, 2008, 09:48:45 PM »

im sorry ok my start window works fine it comes up when i click on start but if i choose any program from the list or on my desktop a pop up window comes and ask me to run or don't run. I click run then the IE comes up and immediately goes right back to the run or don't run window.

Broni · « **Reply #5 on:** October 16, 2008, 09:55:00 PM »

Try EXE File Association Fix: http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm

msmurph · « **Reply #6 on:** October 16, 2008, 10:03:11 PM »

it did not work all programs still open to IE then pops up the File download i click run then IE opens up again

Broni · « **Reply #7 on:** October 16, 2008, 10:09:23 PM »

When did it start? Did you do anything specific to your computer at that time?
The more info you provide, the more help you can get.

msmurph · « **Reply #8 on:** October 16, 2008, 10:24:40 PM »

ok there was some type of error about a week ago and is said open with my husband clicked open with IE then every since then all of my programs open to IE. Foe example if i want to play solitare it opens up IE then quickly goes to file Downloader once i click run it opens back to IE the back to File Downloader it does this everytime I click run

Broni · « **Reply #9 on:** October 16, 2008, 10:32:47 PM »

So, tell me, how exactly did you run EXE File Association Fix.
Step by step.

msmurph · « **Reply #10 on:** October 16, 2008, 10:36:49 PM »

1. clicked on the link
2. clicked open
3. double clicked the little picture
4. a window popped up and asked if i was sure i wanted to add the information to the registry
4. i clicked yes
5. it tells me its been added to the folder and i click ok

Broni · « **Reply #11 on:** October 16, 2008, 10:38:03 PM »

Did you restart computer?

msmurph · « **Reply #12 on:** October 16, 2008, 10:38:45 PM »

no i will right now and return

Broni · « **Reply #13 on:** October 16, 2008, 10:40:30 PM »

Every time, you make any changes to the registry, you must restart for changes to take effect.

msmurph · « **Reply #14 on:** October 16, 2008, 10:49:32 PM »

nothing changed

Broni · « **Reply #15 on:** October 17, 2008, 09:28:45 AM »

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there was some type of error about a week ago

Try System Restore to before that date.

msmurph · « **Reply #16 on:** October 17, 2008, 10:55:44 AM »

how do i do that

Broni · « **Reply #17 on:** October 17, 2008, 11:03:51 AM »

1. Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click System Restore.

2. On the Welcome screen, click Restore my computer to an earlier time, and then click Next.

3. On the Select a Restore Point page, select the date from the calendar that shows the point you'd like to restore to, and then click Next.

4. On the Confirm Restore Point Selection page, verify that the correct restore point is chosen, and then close any open programs.

5. Click Next if you are ready to proceed or click Back to change the restore point.

6. The computer will shut down automatically and reboot. On reboot, you'll see the Restoration Complete page, and then click OK.

msmurph · « **Reply #18 on:** October 17, 2008, 11:20:28 AM »

it won't open up it does what i said open IE then to File Downloader

Broni · « **Reply #19 on:** October 17, 2008, 11:22:42 AM »

Go Start>Run, and type in:
%systemroot%\system32\restore\rstrui.exe
Click OK.

Do you have Windows XP CD?

msmurph · « **Reply #20 on:** October 17, 2008, 11:26:25 AM »

it didn't work and yes but its at my parents grandparents house i used it when i set his stuff up

Broni · « **Reply #21 on:** October 17, 2008, 01:33:11 PM »

I'm afraid, you'll have to get it.

msmurph · « **Reply #22 on:** October 17, 2008, 02:30:02 PM »

DO you know how I can change what my programs can open with.

Broni · « **Reply #23 on:** October 17, 2008, 02:43:59 PM »

We tried to fix it with EXE File Association Fix, and apparently, it didn't work.
I'm not aware of any other way, than running Windows repair with Windows CD.

msmurph · « **Reply #24 on:** October 17, 2008, 02:51:02 PM »

is there a way that i can competely delete the OS and reinstall it

Broni · « **Reply #25 on:** October 17, 2008, 02:54:27 PM »

Yes. You need Windows CD.
Unless, you have Recovery Partition on your computer.
In any case, all data will be lost.

How far to grandparents house?

msmurph · « **Reply #26 on:** October 17, 2008, 02:56:58 PM »

he is bringing to to my house i saved all my pictures online and my documents on a jumpdrive i just need to know how am i to delete it

Broni · « **Reply #27 on:** October 17, 2008, 03:08:36 PM »

Try repair, first: http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
If it doesn't work, go for clean install: http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

shirley1874 · « **Reply #28 on:** October 19, 2008, 09:41:55 AM »

Maybe your computer is attacked by virus, check if there is virus in your machine.

pcgeek · « **Reply #29 on:** October 21, 2008, 07:13:35 AM »

Don't mind me saying but IE is a problem in itself. They say that :"change is like a holiday" maybe consider some new browser options people.

msmurph · « **Reply #30 on:** October 21, 2008, 04:04:35 PM »

none of that worked do i need to know how to uninstall the os then reinstall it

Broni · « **Reply #31 on:** October 21, 2008, 04:33:58 PM »

Clean XP install: http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

msmurph · « **Reply #32 on:** October 21, 2008, 04:35:53 PM »

is there anyway u can use remote access to my computer to see what i mean

Broni · « **Reply #33 on:** October 21, 2008, 05:17:14 PM »

No. Tell me what you mean.

msmurph · « **Reply #34 on:** October 21, 2008, 05:36:29 PM »

it is something that we do at work use remote desktop on compter in texas to ohio to complete work

Broni · « **Reply #35 on:** October 21, 2008, 05:42:25 PM »

Look. We provide here voluntary type of help. I simply can't afford any work with an individual computer.
All you're asked to do was to follow instructions about reinstalling Windows, with link to the manual provided.
If you have any problem with understanding tutorial, and if you have any problems at certain steps, feel free to ask.
Me, or someone else will try to answer your questions.

msmurph · « **Reply #36 on:** October 21, 2008, 05:53:08 PM »

did not mean to offend i just asked to see if it could help to see if you could see them problem on my system that is wrong i am trying to follow everything you say sir/madame and nothing seems to be helping because nothing will open or download

Broni · « **Reply #37 on:** October 21, 2008, 06:04:44 PM »

No offense taken. I just explained my position.

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nothing will open or download

You'll have to explain much better, what's happening, in order to help you.

Did you read this: http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html
At what point are you having problem?
I won't take "it doesn't work" for an answer.

msmurph · « **Reply #38 on:** October 21, 2008, 06:10:12 PM »

i power on my computer then pause/break soon as i see the txt but it continues to boot up to the os. i cannot get through steps 1-3 because of that

Broni · « **Reply #39 on:** October 21, 2008, 06:21:56 PM »

Most likely, you need to change boot order in BIOS.
Watch your computer screen, when computer starts, and while the screen is still black, you'll see at the bottom something like:
Press "some key" to enter setup
When you press that "some key", it'll bring you to BIOS.
Make sure, the boot order reads:
- floppy
- CD drive
- hard drive
Save changes, and exit.

Put Windows CD in, and restart computer.
Watch the screen. At some point, the screen will say:
Press "some key" to boot from CD
Press that "some key", and you should be on your way to reinstall Windows.

msmurph · « **Reply #40 on:** October 21, 2008, 09:04:03 PM »

THANK YOU EVERYTHING IS WORKING NOW

Broni · « **Reply #41 on:** October 21, 2008, 10:03:36 PM »

I assume, you successfully reinstalled Windows??

msmurph · « **Reply #42 on:** October 22, 2008, 12:37:54 AM »

YES EVERYTHING IS WORKING GREAT JUST HAVE TO INSTALL ALL MY PICS AGAIN THATS UR A LIFE SAVER

Broni · « **Reply #43 on:** October 22, 2008, 04:35:41 PM »

Very nice

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