Fix for .exe that won’t run

This solves the problem instantly: http://www.winhelponline.com/exefix_xp.com

I have found that sometimes if a .exe will not run (whether it is ComboFix or Malwarebytes) that you can sometimes use a system tool to fix the problem. You can use it from the Start menu in Vista or the Command prompt in XP or Vista. Just type in:

sfc /scannow

and hit enter. It will enter an automated verification process and will create a log file.

Method 2: Fixing the association settings using Registry editor

• Click Start, Run and type Command
• Type the following commands one by one:

cdwindows
regedit

• If Registry Editor opens successfully, then navigate to the following key:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT exefile shell open command

• Double-click the (Default) value in the right pane
• Delete the current value data, and then type:

"%1" %*
(ie., quote-percent-one-quote-space-percent-asterisk.)

• Navigate to:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT.exe

• In the right-pane, set (default) to exefile
• Exit the Registry Editor.