This is Part Three Windows Tips series about removing nasty viruses and spyware from one’s computer.In Part One, I showed you how to remove viruses from your computer by using MalwareBytes. Part Two shows you how to protect your computer so that it doesn’t happen again.
In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to repair your computer registry after it has been corrupted by the virus and you’re unable to open .exe programs.
Getting started:
Below is the error message you’ll get when your registry is corrupted.
‘Windows can’t open this file’
To fix it, use a working Windows computer and go to Start –> All Programs –> Accessories –> Notepad. Then click here and copy the content into notepad.
Next, click ‘File –> Save As’ then choose an external device like a portable USB Flash Drive to save it onto.
Save the file as “RegistryFix.reg”. Make sure to use the quotes in the file name. Next, move the portable device to the infected computer.
On the infected computer, double-click the file to launch.
Finally, click ‘Yes’
This fix will restore your registry settings to normal. Restart your computer and you’re done.
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