RE: Security Updates Removing File Assocations

I have the same problem. After doing some up grades to my computer and
adding BitDefender security software, the icons for Office applications and
Adobe switched to some generic icons. The application work but I would like
to understand (and fix) the problem.

Any ideas?

"TPAT" wrote:

> I have installed the following Windows XP Security Updates:
> KB923689
> KB924270
> KB923694
> KB923980
> HotFix KB909394
> KB926255
> KB920213
>
> After installing and rebooting, the file associations to all Office file
> types as well as PDF's have been removed. Also, generic icons show up for
> all Office App's and Adobe Reader.
>
> I have to use System Restore to return the file associations correctly. I
> have tried re-installing the Security Updates with the same results.
>
> I have also installed Microsoft ActiveSync for my PDA and the same results
> arise.
>
> When I install non-Microsoft App's, this problem does not arise.
>
>
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