Can't Run Any .exe Files

[c_hustler]

Hey guys, here's a problem I'm having on one of my computers. I wanted to install XP Prof. on it, but for some reason my computer will not run any .exe files and I would like to restore it and then install XP Prof. on it. I can't do a restore b/c it uses a .exe, I can't run any software, and I'm stumped about what to do. It's probably simple but I've been trying for a few days to figure this out. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

CA

[Raistlfiren]

Is there an error message that comes up about you can't run .exe files? Like the attatched images? If there is try this webpage, it maybe what you are looking for.
Cannot Run .exe Files

[c_hustler]

Yeah, that's the error messages I'm getting on all my .exe files. Thanks for the link, I'll give it a try!

[Mobo]

And please let us know how things work out. I am planning on a tutorial for that exact problem and already have one other fix so a second wouldn't hurt as well..


And good find Rat.. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif[/img]

[c_hustler]

Thanks for the help, I used the fixreg.com download and ran it and it works great! :clap:

[Raistlfiren]

I am glad to hear that. Come back if you have any other problems. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/img] We are glad to help you. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif[/img]
Rat

[Mobo]

Something just occerred to me here after re-reading this thread. Im referring to the cause of the trouble in the first place. This can be a result of a worm or virus being present.

A couple of thigs to do:
Run a full online scan here http://housecall.trendmicro.com/hous...start_corp.asp

Then Create a folder on your hard drive somewhere like in "My Documents" and name it Hijackthis
Download 'Hijack This to its own folder http://www.merijn.org/files/hijackthis.zip
Doubleclick HijackThis.exe, and hit "Scan".

When the scan is finished, the "Scan" button will change into a "Save Log" button.
Press that, save the log, load it in Notepad, and copy its contents here.

[c_hustler]

Hey Mobo I would love to try your suggestion, but after I got the computer working. I hopped in my car and gave it to my friend in texas to do his photoshop applications. That's why I've been out of pocket the past few days. Next time I'm down there, I'll run the scan and paste the contents for you. :icon_thumb:

[Mobo]

Sure thing, have a good day..