Won't let me open .exe files

I am trying to install the missing video codecs that are not installed
in Vista, and when I click on the .exe file after it has finished
downloading, I get a message that says file needs an application to open
it. What does this mean and how can I get Vista to open the .exe file?
Sorry if this is in the wrong spot, I wasn't sure where else to put it.


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udu86922

"udu86922" <> wrote in message
news:...
>
> I am trying to install the missing video codecs that are not installed
> in Vista, and when I click on the .exe file after it has finished
> downloading, I get a message that says file needs an application to open
> it. What does this mean and how can I get Vista to open the .exe file?
> Sorry if this is in the wrong spot, I wasn't sure where else to put it.


Try this:

http://www.winhelponline.com/article...plication.html

ss.

Synapse Syndrome;793867 Wrote:
> "udu86922" <> wrote in message
> news:...> > >
> > >
> > > I am trying to install the missing video codecs that are not
> > installed
> > > in Vista, and when I click on the .exe file after it has finished
> > > downloading, I get a message that says file needs an application to
> > open
> > > it. What does this mean and how can I get Vista to open the .exe
> > file?
> > > Sorry if this is in the wrong spot, I wasn't sure where else to put
> > it. > >
> Try this:
>
> 'Restore the .exe file association in Windows Vista, after
> incorrectly associating it with another application'
> (http://www.winhelponline.com/article...plication.html)
>
> ss.

I just downloaded the registry file that was attached to the article,
and did exactly what it told me. Now when I try to run a file, after
asking for permission to do so from the windows security center, the
screen fades like usual, but it freezes like that. I open the task
manager and the screen goes back to normal, but nothing loads. I just
got this computer yesterday and I am not happy with Vista so far.


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udu86922

udu86922 wrote:
> Synapse Syndrome;793867 Wrote:
>> "udu86922" <> wrote in message
>> news:...> > >
>>>> I am trying to install the missing video codecs that are not
>>> installed
>>>> in Vista, and when I click on the .exe file after it has finished
>>>> downloading, I get a message that says file needs an application to
>>> open
>>>> it. What does this mean and how can I get Vista to open the .exe
>>> file?
>>>> Sorry if this is in the wrong spot, I wasn't sure where else to put
>>> it. > >
>> Try this:
>>
>> 'Restore the .exe file association in Windows Vista, after
>> incorrectly associating it with another application'
>> (http://www.winhelponline.com/article...plication.html)
>>
>> ss.
>
> I just downloaded the registry file that was attached to the article,
> and did exactly what it told me. Now when I try to run a file, after
> asking for permission to do so from the windows security center, the
> screen fades like usual, but it freezes like that. I open the task
> manager and the screen goes back to normal, but nothing loads. I just
> got this computer yesterday and I am not happy with Vista so far.
>
>

So, you've had it one day, screwed around with the registry, and only
you know what else, and now you're not happy with Vista. I wonder why?

What codec package, and from where, did you download it? Were you having
trouble running programs (.exe files) prior to trying to install this
download? Did you scan the downloaded package for possible virus or malware?

Have you considered that you may have to do a clean install to get it
running properly again if your downloaded package contained a virus or
other malware?

If all else fails, take/send it back to where you bought it and have
them set it up for you again.