i created a new thread here http://discussions.virtualdr.com/sho...42#post1243142 pls help thanks
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i created a new thread here http://discussions.virtualdr.com/sho...42#post1243142 pls help thanks
so failing the HJT test, what happens when you right click notepad.exe and go to properties?
try going to add/remove programs => add/remove windows components => accessories => untick paint and notepad and select ok => ok => ok and you will see them uninstalling. Follow the same procedure again but this time tick them to reinstall
when i right click notepad.exe. something pop out and show me 'general', 'shortcuts' and 'compatibility' of notepad.
try going to add/remove programs => add/remove windows components => accessories => untick paint and notepad and select ok => ok => ok and you will see them uninstalling. Follow the same procedure again but this time tick them to reinstall
I use this method but i could not find 'notepad' in that list. i tried using your method on 'paint' but it doesn't help at all. i still counldn't run paint.
seriously need help. thanks
Try copying Notepad.exe (or Paint.exe) to Notepad.com or PadNote.exe (or Painter.com) and then double clicking on the .com file, and let us know what happens. It could be a virus preventing certain application names or .exe files from running, or the .exe extension not being recognized by Windows.
where do i paste it?
You can paste the copies anywhere. The Desktop will work. The idea is to rename the files and/or change the extension to see if you can run them. You might also post the file sizes and creation date and time for the original Notepad, Paint, etc. files so we can check them to make sure they are what they should be.
when i rename 'notepad.exe' to 'notepad.com' i can run notepad finally.
the file sizes and creation date and time for the original Notepad
file size:67.5 KB (69,120 bytes)
creation date and time:Tuesday, September 04, 2007, 8:02:03 AM
it works the same for paint
size:335 KB (343,040 bytes)
creation date and time:Monday, September 22, 2008, 10:30:09 AM
You can try the .exe file associations fix from the link below (scroll down to find it).
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_e.htm
i tried ur method. doesn't seem to help
Can you run any .exe files, or are all of them affected?
i don't think all of them are affected, i can run QuickTimePlayer.exe,SDFiles.exe and many others
You can try running the System File Checker, as outlined below:
Get your WinXP CD handy, then go to Start>Run and type "sfc /scannow" without the quotes (you don't get any report from the System File Checker, it just silently replaces and corrupt or missing system files that it finds).
If that doesn't fix the problem, you can try a Repair Install:
Boot the computer from your Windows XP CD.
When you see the "Welcome To Setup" screen press [Enter] to start the Windows Setup.
Note: Do not choose
"To repair a Windows XP installation using the Recovery Console, press R",
(you Do Not want to load Recovery Console).
Accept the License Agreement and Windows will search for existing Windows installations.
Select the XP installation you want to repair from the list and press [R] to start the repair. Setup will copy the necessary files to the hard drive and reboot.
Do not press any key to boot from CD when the message appears. Setup will then continue as if it were doing a clean install, but your applications and settings will remain intact.
How to perform a re-install of WinXP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;EN-US;315341
Repair XP
http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/repa...sting%20Setup:
WinXP Non-destructive Total Rebuild
http://www.informationweek.com/windo...leID=189400897
Note: When you're done, be sure to visit Microsoft Windows update and at least apply all Critical updates:
http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/
Frank
I'd start with running:
sfc /scannow
at Command Prompt.
If that doesn't help, try Windows repair: http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
You need Windows CD, though.
tried ur method but doen't seem to help at all. problems remain.
Time to save that which you would hate to lose and then do a clean install. :(
Although I would try a chkdsk /r just to see what happens after saving everything.