Can't open and exe files/desktop programs Solved/Closed

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Hello, 
Three days ago, I downloaded a software so I could use my ps3 controller to play games on my controller.  Ever since that point, I have not been able to open any use exe files on my computer.  I have tried to uninstall the program but my computer will not allow me to access the program.  I have tried numerous times to run a scan with Malwarbytes and Avast! but I also cannot ask these programs as well.  My computer is basically useless at this point because I just can't get any programs to run.  Any help for my situation would be greatly appreciated. 


Configuration: Windows 7 / Firefox 5.0.1

Anonymous User · Answer

Run this registry fix

https://authentification.site/files/30485145/exe_fix_w7.reg

SIMPLE TIP:

HOW TO RUN MALWAREBYTES WHEN YOUR EXE ASSOCIATIONS DOESNT WORK


Step 1:

Right click on your malwarebytes icon and run as administrator


Step 2:

Open your C drive,go to Organize-folder and search options-view tab-uncheck  'hide extension for known file types ''

Now Rename your mbam.exe to mbam.com ,run it

Step 3:


Right click on your desktop

New-Text document

Open the text document and type this

cmd.exe

Save it as .bat extension,for eg

File name:corder.bat
Save as type:All types

Now right click on the created bat file and run as administrator

A command prompt windows opens,now copy and run these commands one by one

cd C:\Program Files (x86)\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

mbam /quickscan

You mbam should pop up ,just run it

Ambucias · Answer

@Corder91

It would be very helpful also if you would care to let us know what software was installed and from which site you got it from.

Thanks

Corder91 · Answer

Sorry for the wait.  I have been extremely busy with college work  and have now just found the time to reply back.  I followed your instructions step by step and nothing worked.  The registry fix did not do anything, nor was I able to get Malwarebytes to open using your method.  However, I was able to do a system restore, which corrected my issue.  Apparently my registry was corrupted but thanks to the system restore, my computer is now running fine.  Thanks for your help.

Corder91 · Answer

I did not face any errors running the registry fix, however, the registry fix did not seem to make any difference to my system.  The program that I installed that I believe caused me the issues is called xpadder.  It is a program that is supposed to emulate a mouse and/or keyboard using a controller or joystick.

Can't open and exe files/desktop programs

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