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I'm using Windows 7. Whenever I try to run an .exe file, Internet Explorer runs with it. How can I fix this? P.S. .exe files are working fine, but IE runs with them automatically.

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  • Probably you've got a malware which changed .exe file association. Look here for solving it. And scan your computer for malware. – Jet Aug 04 '14 at 21:11
  • that's not working, i have said that my exe files working fine , it just pop up IE window when i run it. – Muhab Aug 04 '14 at 21:18
  • First of all, we'd like to get more information.
    1. Run cmd as admin (Start Menu-> type cmd.exe -> right click on it -> Run as administrator), write there reg export hkcr\exefile c:\uploadme.txt, go to C:\ and upload that file.
    2. Open Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc) Processes tab -> check (if not checked) View processec of all users -> View menu -> Select columns -> check Command Line. Now a new column named Command Line will appear in taskmgr. Run your exe file and tell us what's written in taskmgr Command Line column behind iexplore.exe(or just send a screenshot).
     – Jet Aug 05 '14 at 08:37
  • If you're good at Windows, try Autoruns, find odd autorun entries and remove them, restart computer. Don't try if you're not so good at Windows. Also install a strong antivirus (even trial version, but not that free ones) and scan your computer for malware. – Jet Aug 05 '14 at 08:40
  • @Jet thanks for trying to help, here is reg export notpad u can check it here. also about command line it's the directory of the program. example:"E:\Folder1\Folder2\file.exe" and here is an image of IE command line > HERE - and btw i'm not good at Windows so i won't try Autoruns cuz i don't want to damage my windows(cuz i have many important files and programs hard to get them back). Thanks again for trying to help me. – Muhab Aug 05 '14 at 09:07
  • I've just checked them, they seem to be OK. I will tell you a way to use Autoruns without harming the system. It usually solves such problems. Download it and run it as administrator.First of all, press Save button (for backup). Now go to these tabs: Logon, Explorer, Internet Explorer, Scheduled Tasks, Services and uncheck all except Microsofts (look at Publisher column and you'll see it) . Also leave your videocard/device items as they are (their Publisher will be e.g. Nvidia etc). After all reboot the system. – Jet Aug 05 '14 at 11:21
  • @Jet Thanks for trying to help, I have followed your steps and unmarked all Microsoft Corporations, but that didn't fixed my problem. ah and btw i don't have an antivirus since i'm working on a game server files on my computer which antivirus sometimes block them. so which antivirus do u suggest for me without affecting my server files ? – Muhab Aug 05 '14 at 13:34
  • By strong antivirus I usually mean old but gold Kaspersky/Norton Internet Security and not that free-fakes. These are not free, but their trial versions will do the work. (P.S. I had AVG, Avast, Avira but they couldn't catch the same viruses, so they lost my trust) – Jet Aug 05 '14 at 13:51

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