Files won't open for some reason

[barwickred]

Hi there I have a acer aspire desktop pc running vista and when I open a file /folder it comes up with an big X saying application cannot be found but if I right click the folder and click on open it opens fine for some reason.

Any help would be appreciated

 

[Ztruker]

Sound like the default program for that file type is messed up.

What is the file type? .exe, .jpg, .?????????

See here: http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/233243-default-file-type-associations-restore.html

 

[barwickred]

I'll check that out much appreciated .

 

[barwickred]

Hi i've struggled with this ive right clicked the file to see what type of file it is but all it says is that its a File folder.For instance on my desktop i named a file 'movies' another called 'music' but ive searched to find out what type of file it is without any luck.

Thanks

 

[Ztruker]

Open Control Panel, Folder Options.
Click on the View tab.
Select Show hidden files and folders.
Uncheck Hide extensions for known file types.
Click Apply then OK.

 

[barwickred]

Hello again i have done as you suggested but it didnt help.Is this relevant to you -What type of file is a folder when you create a new one because if i create a new folder on the desktop it only allows access by right click and open otherwise i get the error message "APPLICATION NOT FOUND"

tHANKS

 

[Ztruker]

Check Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Default Programs\Set Default Programs. For File Explorer, click on Set this program as default.

 

[wither 3]

I'm confused by your use of the terms "file" and "folder" interchangeably. they are two different things.

Are you double clicking or single clicking on a file name or folder name to open it? Unless you've set the button actions for your mouse to open a file or folder with a single click, you will need to double click.