Windows all programs open in notepad

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Joined Mar 1, Messages I was hijacked, cleaned things up, and cleaned one too many files--something called crdt It wouldn't go away and I associated it with Notepad at this point, I had a million. Bottom line of my incredibly rash and stupid action: all applications now open in Notepad. I have no idea what file is missing, how to replace it, and how to get all my apps everything--office, turbo tax, msn messenger, etc to just open as themselves. Only other clue: if I right click the app link on my desktop and pick "run as," they seem to open up and operate fine.

But if I just double click them or pick them from my start menu, they open with Notepad. Yours in stupidity, drjdr. Dr Dave. Joined Apr 8, Messages 1, Heres a way to fix it. As Seen On. Welcome to Tech Support Guy! Latest posts. All Other Software.

Solved New build requires old computer to wake up monitor? Sign of the times 1 Viewer Latest: ekim68 8 minutes ago. Random Discussion. Windows 7. What type of cables are these? So, you may be inclined to edit the Windows registry manually. Maybe you want to get your hands dirty and fix this issue yourself.

Open Command Prompt. That should fix the problem very quickly. This command should activate the Windows folder.

That will open the Registry Editor. Then, in the right pane, switch the value of Default to exefile. Unfortunately, these tools and solutions got discontinued. On this screen, click Troubleshoot. It will prompt you to select the type of troubleshooting that you want to perform. The troubleshooter will take some time to do its job, so sit tight and give it a few minutes.

The tool may prompt you to answer a few questions along the way. There are several ways to solve the problem with Notepad opening.

You are encouraged to run the Windows troubleshooter, but you may have to resort to one of the other solutions on the list if it fails to fix things.