Computer help

[outragous76]

I have got a Pc problem

My virus scanner picked up a threat, I just clicked remove threat and if briefly popped up that it was removing 2 items from the registry.

Now, I can't open any programmes, everytime I try I get an "open with" type box but withnothing to select from

Help!?!?!?

And Tom, yes I have

Oh and also, I installed windows 7 in the hope it mightfix it ( was going to do it anyway) it hasn't worked still got same problem

[AndrewT]

Shame you installed Windows 7 as I had a fix for XP as the same thing happenend to my brother's computer a couple of weeks ago.

[RED-DOG]

Shame you installed Windows 7 as I had a fix for XP as the same thing happenend to my brother's computer a couple of weeks ago.

Did it involve turning it off and on?

[seven2unsuited]

Did you use anti-malware bytes?  My mate had the same problem, you need to fix your registry,  short-term you should be able to get online in safemode with networking

[Graham C]

Would a system restore do the job?

[Bongo]

Is it the one where it sets itself as the program to open all programs with? Can change that in file types things, I'll have a nosy where that is in win 7 later as I have no idea off the top of my head and need to go and pick up my curry now.

[outragous76]

Is it the one where it sets itself as the program to open all programs with? Can change that in file types things, I'll have a nosy where that is in win 7 later as I have no idea off the top of my head and need to go and pick up my curry now.

Thank you, I'd really appreciate that

[Bongo]

I had a look and there doesn't seem to be a way to remove them from the list

This site has instructions on how to edit it yourself:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950505#LetMeFixItMyselfAlways

And this site has a registry edit you can download that says it will fix it:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/19449-default-file-type-associations-restore.html (note I found this site in google so I'm not vouching for its trustworthiness)

Looking at the file it has a load more entries in it than the MS fix.

I'd also say the fact that this got onto your computer in the first place highlights your security isn't up to scratch...