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

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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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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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Anonymous

2012-04-19T17:37:56+00:00

I was having the same problem with Adobe taking over my computer. Then I changed the default to open a .lnk file to internet explorer. Now I am totally confused. I followed your directions above, but when I get to

*HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer*

there is no option for File Exts. Please help!
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Anonymous

2012-04-19T17:41:40+00:00

Nevermind. I'm an idiot. Found FileExts and followed your directions. THANKS!
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Anonymous

2012-04-27T20:42:23+00:00

THANKS.....I was in the same TROUBLE........
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Anonymous

2012-05-02T00:12:10+00:00

Dude you are awesome! It totally worked :D
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