cannot install the programs

India
July 29, 2012 4:38am CST
I cannot install programs on my friend's laptop and every time I do it its showing "Open with" and I am not able to "System restore" as well. I do not understand what should/can I do?
5 responses
• Singapore
29 Jul 12
Seems like your computer had been infected by malicious software. Are you able to boot into safe mode? If yes, try doing system restore in safe mode. If you are not able to run system restore in safe mode, try installing Malwarebytes' Abti-Malware in safe mode and do a full scan.
• Singapore
29 Jul 12
And here's the link to download Malwarebytes' Abti-Malware: http://download.cnet.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html?tag=main;pop Remember to update it before running a full scan.
• India
26 Aug 12
Charles, you are an expert of computer and that is why I value your response (that does not mean I do not value other responses lolzz..) I think we need to press f5 while computer getting started. Am I right? I cannot see any restore date and I was not able to perform System restore that was the problem, I think it is happening because of the virus or malware. if I download MalwareBytes then how can I install it in that laptop when I am not able to install softwares, I think I can install it in pen drive then I can run it on his laptop it can be possible. I had downloaded MalwareBytes but that was trial version and expired after sometime, can you suggest me any freeware but effective software which can protect my pc from malwares? thanks.
• India
28 Aug 12
thanks for the response. MalwareBytes is good software but unfortunately it is not a freeware. you said, Malwarebytes itself is a Freeware unless you activate its "Pro Trial Version". Once it " Pro Trial" expire, it does not have any real time protection but however, you are still able to update it and use it to remove any infections. is that mean we can get it by just simple sign up? yes, I also heard about the Avast freeware that it is a very good antivirus and it is a freeware but as it is free most of the people have doubt about its efficiency, including me.
• India
14 Aug 12
hey I am an xp user.So don;t know much about windows7 however from what i understand from your description i think you windows file association is messed up which is why you are unable to open exe file and it keeps coming open with thing. try this link http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/19449-default-file-type-associations-restore.html
• India
25 Aug 12
I am not Xp user but I used to be Xp user, now I am a 7 user and I am enjoying being a 7 user. I think you guessed it right and have put it in a right way and manner, and I also guess and think his laptop has problem with registry and that is why he is not able to install programs. his laptop is not with me but I have downloaded few files from your link thanks for the link.
@mervyn07 (437)
• Singapore
30 Jul 12
You can insert the windows cd, restart your PC, and activate the repair mode from the DOS.
• India
13 Aug 12
we do not have the CD and that is why we cannot reinstall the Winndows 7 and cope with this problem. we are unable to install the software and that is why we cannot use software like Ccleaner which can help us.
@alberello (4752)
• Italy
29 Jul 12
Well, a precise answer to your question, frankly I can not give it to you. I do not even understand the reason why you can not install programs on your laptop. But when you have said "Open With.", You may want to browse through the folders until you find the right program. There is still the talk of the system configuration that should be redone only when the computer presents serious operational problems. However, having said that, you can always try.
• India
26 Aug 12
I do not want precise answer I want what cant the problem and want are the ways and things we can try to solve the problem. how can I find program to choose in open with? it is a program file not a video or audio where I can choose a video or audio player.
@Heradog (33)
• United States
30 Jul 12
The best answer I can come up with is the reformat and install ubuntu (linux) Dumps the windows. I have been using linux for 12 years and I have never had a virus, malware, or worms. that is the best thing you can do.. dump the windows.
• India
13 Aug 12
is ubuntu (linux) is freeware? can I get it free online? I think, there would be other problems related to Linux because there are sites which do not provide there versions for Linux.