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Thread ID: 73861 2006-11-03 15:08:00 Icons andtheir programs Changed! starrekin61 (10116) Press F1
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496214 2006-11-03 15:08:00 Hi there guys. Quick question: Somehow, my zip and rar file icons (and the programs associated with them) have been changed. I don't know how - too many people use this computer. Zip files are now "opened" by Internet Explorer, rar files are opened by Dr. Watson. :groan:
Could this be a virus? what can I do to fix it?
I'm running 98 - essentially stuck with it.
Thanx.
starrekin61 (10116)
496215 2006-11-03 18:54:00 To create a file association manually, open Windows Explorer .

select Folder Options from the View menu .

you'll see the Folder Options properties sheet .

Now, select the File Types tab .

select . zip ( . rar)from the File Types list box and click Edit .

Browse to the location of Winzip (or WInrar) an choose the . exe .

Then OK .
Repeat for whatever others are using the wrong program .
pctek (84)
496216 2006-11-03 22:53:00 Thank you so much for the answer. At least I found a lurking virus and spyware doing this clean up job. Probably should have tried this first. Thanx. :blush: starrekin61 (10116)
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