How do i restore the program that opens lnk files to defualt

Anonymous
2009-11-27T22:28:45+00:00

I just upgraded to windows 7

While trying to edit an lnk file my kid has managed to set all lnk files & application on my pc to open with explorer (the file in the windows directory)

Now when it is turned on the pc opens explorer over and over untill it locks up. I can't open any programs, safe mode dose not help. I can right click on the files but cant seem to change the defualt program option as it is grayed out. Can you help me reset this.

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Anonymous
2009-11-27T23:26:49+00:00

Click Start Menu, and then type regedit in the Start Search and press ENTER.

Navigate to the following registry branch:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts.lnk

Click on the arrow to expand it and delete the sub-key named UserChoice.

Exit from Registry Editor.

Reboot

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  1. Anonymous
    2010-08-26T12:40:16+00:00

    Thanks dude, I was in a similar kind of trouble, and was about to go  for recovery option, as nothing else worked. Thanks a lot!

    I have another problem, my windows7 boots up, but doesn't show me the boot menu. Straight away, logon screen is displayed. it is from past 2 days. plz help.

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  2. Anonymous
    2011-02-08T12:33:02+00:00

    hey thanks a ton.

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  3. Anonymous
    2011-02-14T08:00:18+00:00

    I have the same problem BUT its set 2 iTunes & I don't have windows 7... I have vista... Can I use the same solution to fix mine OR is there another way???

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  4. Anonymous
    2011-03-09T01:24:02+00:00

    I don't see where userchoice is so can someone explain to me where it is

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