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" This file does not have a program associated with it for
This morning all of my applications refused to launch - each giving
the error " This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create an association in the folder Options control panel." I tried to create associations, but for some like the palm I can't find them and it refused to recognize word. i don't want to have to manually open everything - is there a fix? why did this happen? i should also mention that the protride worm was found on my computer today. |
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It looks like the virus took over the .exe association.
This Swen fix will correct that. http://download.nai.com/products/mca...rt/Fixswen.inf (download, right-click, select Install) You might also read the information on the worm on your AV's site and see if there is anything else you have to do. ....Alan -- Alan Edwards, MS MVP W95/98 Systems http://dts-l.org/index.html In microsoft.public.office.misc, (Michelle) wrote: This morning all of my applications refused to launch - each giving the error " This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create an association in the folder Options control panel." I tried to create associations, but for some like the palm I can't find them and it refused to recognize word. i don't want to have to manually open everything - is there a fix? why did this happen? i should also mention that the protride worm was found on my computer today. |
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