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Firefox trying to open everything

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    I do not remember what I was doing, but the open with window came up, which I really hate because I usually have no idea what I am supposed use. Anyway, I chose firefox, but did not uncheck the always use this to open. Now everything I try to open tries to open with firefox, which means I cannot open anything. How do I correct this problem?

    Thanks,
    Russ
     
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    Hi broni

    I clicked on the file association fix, although I am not sure what I am supposed to do with it other than unzip it, which I did. Then I downloaded the ERUNT, and looked at the manual, but again, not sure what to do.

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    After unzipping, double click on xp_exe_fix.reg, and allow registry merge.
    Restart computer.

    Did you install ERUNT?
     
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    I saw the deal about the registry merge, but did not restart since that was not in the original instructions. Yes, I did download and install ERUNT, but firefox is trying to open it also.
     
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    Leave ERUNT alone until exe problem is fixed.
    Restart computer.
     
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    Restarted, but firefox is still trying to open everything including ERUNT
     
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    Go Start>Run, type in:
    regsvr32 /i shell32.dll
    Click OK.

    Restart computer.
     
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    Done, now what?
     
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    Try any exe, like Erunt.
     
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    BTW, did you try System Restore?
     
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    Firefox is still trying to open, including ERUNT.
     
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    .....
     
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    Isn't that what Erunt is?
     
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    Please, forget my previous question about System Restore.
    I guess, I wasn't thinking.

    I don't have any other advice for now. I'll keep looking.
     
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    Thank you. I really appreciate the help.

    Russ
     
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    double post
     
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