I have noticed that initially whenever i right-clicked on certain file associations, it would display a options tab with 'open' ,' open with', 'archive ___' . To further explain my claims, i have attached the following screenshots that i am mentioning about.


The above function was available previously but had died off whenever i right-clicked, could anyone here help?

Hmmmm...could be a couple of things.
First I'd suspect it to be a virus. If you want to follow the prework link in my signiture...we can rule that out first.

I have done as per instructed in prework and have attached the following logs. i would really hope to come up with a solution to my currents woes.

Hya James. Your logs look clean.


Download and run this reg fix, that should probably fix your problem:

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs...ithrestore.reg

Just save it to youre HD, doubleclick on it and allow it to be added to the registry. Then reboot and see if it is back.

Hi, joe with regards to your link. i have difficulty in locating the specific .reg file? Would you mind specifying which file the above mentioned url should i look for and download? thanks!

Hi what joe means is to click here http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs...ithrestore.reg and save it to your PC E.g Desktop once the file is there you right click it a list will appear left click merge in the list reboot the PC it should have the open back in the list.

Okay, after following all the instructions as given. i had restarted my computer, but to my dismay the open function does not appear. I have attached a screenshot for reference!