Problem with "Open with" feature

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    graemeb1

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    Every time I try to open a program by clicking on exe shortcut, it launches the "open with" box for me to choose a program from. This seems to apply to all programs like Internet explorer, system restore etc. I have looked at the File Association box and it appears to be in order. The problem is in launching .exe programs.
    The laptop is a Toshiba Satellite M200 running Vista Basic.
    Can anyone please help to correct this problem??
    Many thanks in advance
    Graemeb1
     
    graemeb1, Oct 17, 2011
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    clifford_cooley

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    Why are you right clicking the mouse to launch an app?

    The left mouse button is used to launch apps.
     
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    graemeb1

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    I am not using the right mouse button to launch a program, the open with box appears whenever I try to launch a program with the left mouse button.
     
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    For those who may be experiencing a similar problem, I had about 20 Malwares & trojans.
    Booted into Safe mode, which allowed me to download an anti Malware program plus Microsoft Security Essentials. Run both programs and solved the problem!
     
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    beauknowsdiddly

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    Good job graemeb1!!
     
    beauknowsdiddly, Oct 23, 2011
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