Trouble with all Executables

[hjpotter92]

I am facing problems with all the executables, shortcuts and other files/programs. Each of them, when clicked, opensThis window. In the right-click cascade menu, there are several options as shown in this picture. The programs run only when clicking on start, otherwise, only that window appears which says "Open With...".

What could be the problem. Please, don't tell me to format my computer.

[celldweller1591]

Seems to me like a malware issue. Get yourself a good updated AV and scan it (Avast or Nod 32).
Try deleting a faulty shortcut and replace it with a new one directly from its .exe file in c:\program files or whatever the install location may be.

[sakumar79]

Try solution posted at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555067

Arun

[hjpotter92]

Originally Posted by sakumar79

Try solution posted at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555067

Arun

Those solutions didn't work.

@celldweller: I am using AVG 9. I started the scanning overnight, and checked the 'Force Shutdown After Scan', but the computer didn't shutdown. When I restarted the computer, all the auto startup programs are not working. I am also not able to enter the Properties section of My Computer. It displays the error message as shown. But, the 'rundll32.exe' is present.

[Zangetsu]

^use good antivirus such as bitdefender 2010 or kaspersky 2010

[hjpotter92]

I was previously using Norton 360. But, it sucked whenever I tried to play a game.

[celldweller1591]

The rundll32.exe process is responsible for running DLLs and placing its libraries in the memory. Multiple instances or any errors in the programs may be a result of virus/malware. Get Avast 5 Pro trial, update it and run a boot time scan or a Thorough scan.
Avg seldom catches viruses acc to my personnel experience. I had a virus in XP that used to disable my network and sound everytime when i had AVG fully updated. After Avast 4.8 pro, i never saw any malware issue in my pc.

[Zangetsu]

Originally Posted by hjpotter92

I was previously using Norton 360. But, it sucked whenever I tried to play a game.

then use above antvirus mentioned ....

[hjpotter92]

But Avast detect my HTML created files as virus/malwares, and deletes them without any notification.

[Zangetsu]

Originally Posted by hjpotter92

But Avast detect my HTML created files as virus/malwares, and deletes them without any notification.

dude..use common sense....ur system...was working perfectly then all of sudden it happend dat any .exe on clicking opens a openwith....popup...
dat means a worm/virus has manipulated ur system files....

[hjpotter92]

I understand that, but i am only telling, that i can't use Avast.

[celldweller1591]

then use Nod32 or Kaspersky !

[hjpotter92]

Originally Posted by celldweller1591

then use Nod32 or Kaspersky !

Will try Kaspersky.

---------- Post added at 08:55 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:57 PM ----------

Sorry to dual post, but the problem was solved. I hacked the registry by using solutions on http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555067 to open the registry, and copied all the '.exe' from my friends computer to mine.

Thanks sakumar..

---------- Post added at 08:56 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:55 PM ----------

It is good that posts are automatically merged.

[Zangetsu]

Originally Posted by hjpotter92

Sorry to dual post, but the problem was solved. I hacked the registry by using solutions on http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555067 to open the registry, and copied all the '.exe' from my friends computer to mine.

Hacked....whether its a temporary solution or permanent i dnt knw....

[hjpotter92]

But, it is working goood.