Computer Message

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a message as started to come up on my laptop rhis file does not have a prpgrogram associated with it to performing this.create an association n set association control panel for vista how?

[Buenchico]

That message occurs whenever Windows tries to open a file and can't find a relevant program to do it with. It means that either:
(a) you've not got a suitable program installed ; or
(b) Windows has lost the registry entry which tells it which program to use.

For example, you'll see that message if you try to open a PDF file and you've not got Adobe Reader (or a compatible program, such as Foxit) installed. You'll also see it if try to open a Photoshop file (with the .psd file extension) and you've not got Photoshop (or a compatible program, such as Gimp) installed.

If the message occurs when you're trying to open a specific type of file we need to know the file extension (such as .pps, .xls, .pdf, or whatever) in able to help you.

If it occurs at random it's possible that some form of malware has found its way onto your laptop. Download, install and run the free version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware:
http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free/

Chris

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would norton internet security do thr same job

[Buenchico]

Norton used to be rubbish. (It slowed many computers close to a standstill). The more recent versions are far better (but I still wouldn't recommend Norton Security to anyone).

While such security suites are usually very good at blocking viruses and trojans, they're often very poor at blocking (or deleting) malware. The program I've suggested is frequently recommended by well-respected computer magazines and by even more-highly respected members of AB. (i.e. it's 100% safe!).

Because the free version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware only runs 'on demand' (rather than 'in the background') it can't conflict with other security programs (such as Norton). So it never does any harm to try it.

Chris

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