Basically, my computer had some malware on it. I'm pretty sure it's completely removed, since no virus scanners are finding anything.
After that whole fiasco, everything is running super slow. And whenever I open any file (even my browser or a simple .exe) I am prompted to choose a program to open it. My computer basically isn't recognizing file types and acting all sorts of ****ed up because of it.
Now I am thinking that it might have something to do with Windows auto-installing IE9 on me during the whole malware thing. I canceled the insallation half way through, but IE9 has still become my default browser. Also, that is the suggested program for every file type.
Help?
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I'm not sure if this will fix the "everything is running super slow" problem, though.
Thanks, TRE! I'll try this but I have a feeling it's a deeper issue. It's not just .exe files, it's any file. I have to right click and click "start" to run any executable file.
Do you think half-installing IE9 could have messed things up?
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Yeah, it looks like when IE9 was changing your default programs for different extensions something went crazy.
In the control panel is a thing called Default Programs... maybe you can poke around and see something in there. Otherwise I really do think this is the exact thing System Restore is meant for, so I'd at least try it.
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Ness26 posted... Yeah, it looks like when IE9 was changing your default programs for different extensions something went crazy.
In the control panel is a thing called Default Programs... maybe you can poke around and see something in there. Otherwise I really do think this is the exact thing System Restore is meant for, so I'd at least try it.
I dont even have any restore points =(
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