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Question

Can't access any program or access internet

Sep 12, 2016 6:31AM PDT

Anytime I click on anything an error Window pops up saying this file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action . I can't access redgedit, or prompt window,or registry editer. I know that I must have deleted an important file last night when I was uninstalling a bunch of programs so I could download/install solid works program. Please help!!

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Clarification Request
Without knowing anything
Sep 12, 2016 6:45AM PDT

about this computer , I can only ask if you tried the System Restore to a previous date before you did this ?

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Answer
You may have to consider a factory recovery.
Sep 12, 2016 7:40AM PDT

You left out details but here's what I think is next for Windows. It's going to have to become break proof. That is, I think folk that wanted to do what they want with Windows are going to be upset as the next version removes access to what can break this OS.