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    All .exe and .ink files trying to open in internet explorer

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by laura1234, Oct 11, 2009.

  1. laura1234

    laura1234 Newbie

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    Hi,
    I was wondering if anyone would be able to help me, ive done a bit of a blonde thing and now all .exe and .ink files will try and open themselves in internet explorer. Ive heard that you can change file associations in command prompt using 'assoc.exe=exefile', however I cant actually open command prompt as that too tries to open in internet explorer. Can someone please help? :S

    Thanks in advance :)
     
    laura1234, Oct 11, 2009
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    gerryf19 I am the walrus

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  3. laura1234

    laura1234 Newbie

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    Thanks for the help :). Yeah sorry .Ink I think, its an application shortcut I think. Right I followed that link you sent me, but I cant open command prompt at all to use the registry edit. Tried going to task manager and then run, but with vista it doesnt open command prompt....any ideas?
     
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    laura1234 Newbie

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    Ah thanks for the help, have sorted it now. :) cheers me dears.
     
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    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    It's .LNK, as in a link. It's an extension that Windows uses for shortcuts to a program. Not ink.
     
    Pitabred, Oct 12, 2009
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