I had the same problem after I deleted Netscape. I think it may have deleted more than I wanted. Anyway I have Internet Explorer 5 and I went to Tools, Internet Options, clicked Advanced tab, clicked Restore Defaults at the bottom, and then I checked Show friendly URLs box because it wouldn't let me go to favorite URL sites. This is when I kept getting the "can't find PROGRAM.exe. I hope this helps.

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i deleted panda antivirus to download another antivirus and now i get the error mwssage " can't find file program.exe " can anyone help?

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"Windows cannot find program.exe" is MS-speak. It means Windows doesn't know which program to launch. Go to Explorer-View-Options-File Types and select the correct the file association.

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Usually when I would click on a .jpg or .gif file it would bring it right up. Now I get that same message too. If I open up a graphics program I can get it to come up. I am just now sure how to set a graphics program as a default.

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Try this site. http://www.windowware.com/winware/helpfiles/wil/extensionassoc.html

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I found the fix for the error: Go to this link: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q191/2/19.asp

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I CON'T OPEN UP MY DECKTOP ICON BECAUSE OF MY PROGRAM.exe FILE IS MISSING.

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CAN NOT GET MY ICON TO OPEN UP, BESAUSE THE PROGRAM.exe IS MISSING OUT OF MY DESKTOP.

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Ref response #12. I thought this was my answer but when I followed the steps I found that I did not have a URL:HyperText Transfer Protocal listed in the Registered File Types box. What do I do now?

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I am in the same boat as response 15. If you find out how to locate URL:HyperText Transfer Protocal, please let me know. Thanks

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That's it! I've had just about enough....I've been trying to open some programs with no luck. We all appear to have a common problem although it seems no one has found a free or quick way to solve the problem. If there is someone who does figure out how to get through it, please let me know. I'm holding my breath.... :(

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i need the file "program.exe"

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I have tried all suggestions and still no luck with locating program.exe. I would like to follow up on response 12 but like #15 and #16 did not have a URL:Hypertext Transfer Protocol - would it be called something else? I have in the last month downloaded Internet Explorer 5 as well as loaded netscape as a result of changing my internet provider so in all of that the program file program.exe has gone awol. I badly need help

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I have the same problem for the past few days while windows 95 is loading. the message appear 6 times on the screen. I usualy run netscape but I did use Internet explorer last week. I did used it before with no problem. I have notice that my anti virus Mcafee does not get loaded every time I boot. It may be related I am also looking for help

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No real wiz is gonna come on this forum and give everyone a quick fix (if only it were that simple) we're left to muddle it out for ourselves. ther's no Program.exe specificly, you won't find it on any download, it's a microsoft term meaning(like #9 said) that it can't find the correct application in plain sight to open the file. fiddle a little bit with winexplorer and your pesky unopened file and let ME know if you made any progress, because I sure haven't yet.

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try this: go to my computer/ view file types /find URL:Hypertext Transfer Protocol and remove it. It will ask if you want to - just say yes and then apply or close that window. If you have this program.exe problem its probably not there anyway. Open Internet Browser and go to tools/ options/ programs. Make sure Outlook express is your mail program. Press the "reset web settings" and check the IE should check if its the default browser option. Close all applications and restart your computer. Open windows explorer and double click any html file.... IE should start and ask if its the default browser.You can uncheck this option later. Open O/Express and double click a URL in a mail message. IE should open a new window and try to find the clicked URL....... good luck and happy browsing.

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I myself deleted this trouble-causing file, can someone help me find it?? i need it to open dat files. please someone help me!!!!

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O.k i was having the same problems as everyone else here. I tried response 22 and it seemed to work for me. I also went to to view/internet options and selected advanced tab and checked show friendly urls box and applied that. hope this helps

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This is what I had to do: First let me say that I wanted to save my ol'bookmarks from Net. 4.06 and transfer them to 4.08. So what I had to do is delete Net. 4.06 in the usual way, in the control panel and deleted however, I also had to go to start, run and type: regedit ( for the registry, then go to edit, go to find and type Netscape and when it found Netscape right click on all programs and delete it. F3, restart, then reload the program. Let me say this, there was a lot of Netscapes that I had to delete even programs that had the word Netscape in it - I had to delete them as well. This was to make sure all of the ol'Netscape was out of my stsyem so that I could reload on a clean cpu. Make sense? After all the Netscape was out of my system I then downloaded Netscape SmartUpdate and there it was my ol'4.06 w/my ol'bookmarks and that error msg stating that it needed program.exe was gone! I at that point, downloaded all my bookmarks onto a disc, took off the 4.06 on my cpu, as I mentioned above, and then proceeded to download the 4.08 and there it was my brand Netscape. I then transferred all my bookmarks using windows explorer. I opened two windows of windows explorer one w/A: and the other w/C: displaying Netscape bookmarks on the right window and I just transferred my A: to my C: and that's it.. If you have any further questions regarding how or whatever plez feel free to e-mail me @ redzeuss@gci.net Good Luck! I hope everything that I have provided has and will help. It was hell for me.. Love & Peace Tamara

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After I deleted Netscape, I got the "Cannot find PROGRAM" error when I clicked on a URL in email in Outlook Express. Here's what I did to correct it. In Internet Explorer, click Tools, Internet Options, and Advanced. Click Restore Defaults, and answer Yes if it asks you to confirm restore defaults. My URL Hypertext Transfer Protocol is again Internet Explorer, and I no longer get the "Cannot find PROGRAM" error. Hopes this helps some of you.

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I need to add something to response number 26 above. I also went to Tools, Internet Options, and Programs. Then clicked Reset Web Settings, and answered Yes. Almost forgot this step.

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response 26/27 these steps worked, many thanks, this problem was driving me mad. thanks........

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THE COMPUTER TAKES ENTIRELY TOO LONG TO OPEN WINDOWS AND MOST OF THE TIME DOES NON'T OPEN THEM. PRINTER WILL NOT PRINT IS SAYA ITS PRINTING BUT ITS NOT. IT HAS BEEN INSTALLED AND DOWNLOADED.

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I started getting an error message stating it could not find the PMVIEWER.exe. Is this the same as the PROGRAM.exe.?????? This occurs when I try to open a Personal File Cabinet File (.pfc) on the Win.98 side. This is probably something only an AOL member would know.

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this is my answer to the problem, using explorer 5 : go to tools, internet options, programs in this window, click "reset web settings" answer with yes and ok thanks to all the tips in the previous answers.

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I have the same problem as Paws:I started getting an error message stating it could not find the PMVIEWER.exe. Is this the same as the PROGRAM.exe.?????? This occurs when I try to open a download program when I reviously used AOL on the Win.98 side. Please help, posting your answer here. Thank you

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PLEASE HELP I CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING FOR PMVIEWER.exe. I CAN NOT OPEN SOME FILES BECAUSE IT SAYS IT CANT LOCATE IT PLEASE HELP THANK YOU

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I need to resolve an issue with windows 98 and receiving an error message of " windows cannot find ngbtpnmavbu.exe" This program is needed for opening files of type "application".........If someone can e-mail me how to get rid of this I would like it very much. Thanks......D

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GO TO THIS ADDRESS:http://support.microsoft.com/support/ kb/articles/q191/2/19.asp falow the instructions. I have fixed my problem. Good luck

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can't Find.... "Pmviewer.exe" Please help...

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ok. the suggestions about reseting IE defaults for "program.exe" seemed to do the trick. now - can anyone tell me why my netscape wont go online. it was my default browser (until i uninstalled it - not working), and i think the "program.exe" prob. was a symptom of my uninstalling it...as it was the default program...

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what was said in answer #7 fixed the problem on my computer... it all started after trying netscape and deleting it again, that when i clicked on the links in my emails it gave the well known error could not find Program.exe... and now it all seems to be working as before :)

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This problem arises when either a shortcut or a file association points to a path that has a space in the name without "quotes" around it. This happens most often with the folder "Program Files" because so many of your programs are stored there. The path is appended with the .exe extension, but because there are no quotes around the entire entry the results are cut off and it reads only program.exe. There is no program named program.exe on your computer. So, it depends on which shortcut or file association that is wrong that determines the solution, that’s why many of the various solutions above might or might not work.

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Cannot find program.exe. as it is required to open "DAT Files "

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After deleting aol, when trying to view my saved aol files, I receive a message unable to fine pmviewer. Would like to dowload this file if possible.

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i get the eroor "windows cannot find winsvrc.exe" while opening any application. OS:winnt workstation 4 Can somebody help!

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regarding winsvrc.exe appears to work the same as pretty park virus goto http://www.jsiinc.com/TIP2100/rh2151.htm follow instructions. The only difference is your problem is winsvrc.exe not FILES32.VXD, once you reboot you'll need to run regular regedit, do a search for winsvrc, and delete the instances of it, usually in the run command areas, reboot again and you're done. cheers

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i can't opne any of my programs from desk top only thing that works is internet expl. can anyone help me?? the file is WINSVRC.exe thanks ron

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I am having the same problem as Ron. This occurred after receiving an e-mail into my Outlook Express Inbox which attempted to send it out 65 times. I deleted all of those from my outbox, but now can not open anything! Does anyone know where to get the winsvrc.exe file so that I can restore it to my C drive?

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ralph: i did all of that for a friend's computer, and i'm still getting the problem. the registry is clear of all instances of winsvrc, but the errors still remain. am i overlooking something?

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I have the same problem........with the winsvrc. I would rather not have to re-format. HELP!!!!!!!

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When i try to open anything a program not found thing comes you it says it cant find winsvrc.exe what do i do?

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hi! I ve the same problem with this winsvrc.exe....is this some kind of virus? anybody knows how to solve this problem?

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Many, if not most, of the above problem descriptions smack of the "Win32/Navidad.Worm", a relatively new and malicious email-borne virus. There are many sites on the Internet that describe the worm, so I won't take up space here. For more information and a good, FREE antivirus package, you might want to check out http://antivirus.cai.com for their "Personal Edition" (free) version of InoculateIT. You might also consider downloading and installing their "Mail Watcher" software, too. rpm

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I had the same problem with winsvrc.exe. and I am very computer illiterate. I tried #31, did exactly what she said, and it worked. Good Luck

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I was going crazy with winsvrc.exe but with help from former messages was able to readily get Internet Explorer. Now how do I get my email messages?

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For the Winsvrc.exe problem : I think you are infected (like Response 50 said). Some interesting addresses : http://www.f-secure.com/v-descs/navidad.htm http://www.experti.cz/a/jk/I004~Navidad.en.htm http://www.sophos.com/virusinfo/analyses/w32navidad.html http://www.trend.com/vinfo/virusencyclo/default5.asp?VName=TROJ_NAVIDAD.E http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.navidad.html Thanks and good luck

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My computer says it can not locate the program winsrvc.exe how do i fix this????

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My computer says it can not locate the program winsrvc.exe how do i fix this????

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My computer says it can not locate the program winsrvc.exe how do i fix this????

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the missing file winsvrc.exe is not a missing file it is a virus.You can go to the web sit WWW.winfiles.cnet.com/app/98/antivirus.html I just found this and used it and it worked great. Good luck and I hope this works for you to.

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Woooooooo Hoooooooo.....It worked http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.navidad.html very easy too =) Many thanks......

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Windows cannot find winsvrc.exe

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Re: Navidad virus. Had the same problem. Tried to open e-mail. Window popped up cannot find winsvrc.exe. Tried solution #58. Worked like a charm. Took less than 5 mins. to fix!!!! Thank you.

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Had the same problem "...cannot find winsvrc.exe" when I tried to launch ANY application. Downloaded the virus fix (navidad.com) suggested in #57 on another PC that was working properly, copied it to the problem PC via disk, and ran it. Solved the problem. All apps now run ok. I actually ran the virus fix twice. The first time it said it couldn't finish because of an error, but the second time it finished but said my machine was not infected - so I guess the first run actually killed the virus. Thanks James (#57)

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Had the same problem with winsvrc.exe. Used the link in 58. It worked like a charm. Thanks

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Please help me!!! i windows cannot find winscrv.exe this program is needed for opening files of type 'Application'. i think i lost it...so how to solve this matter?

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Please help me!!! i windows cannot find winscrv.exe this program is needed for opening files of type 'Application'. i think i lost it...so how to solve this matter?

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My computer won't let me use any of the applications because it says that it can't find the winsvrc.exe file. What can I do?

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hi my computer cant find winsvrc.exe cam anybody help me with this thank you

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hi anybody helme for how to solve the winsvrc.exe pls.asoon as possible ( windows 98)

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I just fixed the problem on a clients PC in under 1 hour. First right click on start then click on explore then click on the drive that has the windows directory and press F3 to find winsvrc.* and delete all files it finds. Secound goto c:\windows and find regedit.exe rename to regedit.com (it will work this way but not as an .exe) then double click on regedit.com third find "winsvrc" the first will be HKEY_CLASS_ROOT\exefile\shell\open\command the right window will say c:\windows\system\winsvrc.exe %1 %2 delete the "c:\windows\system\winsvrc.exe" part. Then find again and delete the others that you find. exit regedit and rename it back to regedit.exe every thing should work

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For anybody who has the problem Windows cannot find winsrvc.exe. Please know that this is a virus sent through your e-mail. To fix it go to the site shown on #58. I did this it worked fast and easy.

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Windows Cannot Find winsvrc.exe. I cannot open any program on my pc because this program cannot be found. What do I do??

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Pls advise how I can locate and download PMVIEWER.EXE in order that I may open address files.

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I am getting windows can't find winsvrc.exe.(auto-Protect windows agent) when I try to open any application.

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I have a slightly different problem, but similar. I have a window that opens and says cannot find file "winsvrc.exe" and consequently can not open any applications. Any help greatfully received

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This seems to be a common problem with all of us, So this doesn't mean that we all are dumb it means that Billy Boy and his crew needs to do some work on their O.S. Programs. I'm going to try all the tips that was given, and if any of them work I will send a bulliten to everyone informing you of my progress. Good Luck to all and hope with all of us on it we may find an answer. Thanks to all (shyloo)

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I'm having the same winsvrc.exe problem and tried both 31 and 58 with no luck. I'm new to pc's and this is a brand new computer. Please help!

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ok, this is the ansewer. Brian try number 58 and go to symantec,then fixnaid.com in blue or green letter. it's easy, if I can do it anyone can, but(and their alway a but_ read the infor and use the help button to ansewer ?. Then shut down the computer, everything, unplug from wall.cold restart it's called. remenber to use as it says "internet Explorer only" Good luck and thanks to very for the help. Brain I'm new too

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I recently uninstalled software that came with a digital camera. Now when I try to view JPEG files from a floppy disk in the A drive, I get a message stating Cannot find PMVIEWER.exe. How can I correct this problem?

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I am having the same problem with : winscrv.exe. I tried all of the tips and none have worked help me please. You can email me direct Gcaller @aol.com

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I to have followed all the tips givin to get rid of winscrv.exe: and cant do it.. please help me.. someone..... you can email me at snelly1999@hotmail.com

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i have this problem,when i want to open any application the folowing apears"windows cannot find winsvrc.exe.This program is need for opening files of type 'application'Location of winsvrc.exe." i have looked for it,not a thing!what must i do?

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Response # 58 worked. Thank you! Thank you!

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http://www.experti.cz/a/jk/I004~Navidad.en.htm this will work. i have the same problem and this help me.

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i have this problem,when i want to open any application the folowing apears"windows cannot find winsvrc.exe.This program is need for opening files of type 'application'Location of winsvrc.exe." i have looked for it,not a thing!what must i do? I need help ASAP! Thank you

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Thanxs for response 58! Took me 5 minutes to fix this annoying problem... (An updated version of Norton System Works - Antivirus would also help!)

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HELP!!! Recently I opened an email attachment with Eudora and now my PC has an error "Cannot find WINSVRC.exe. Windows need this file to open APPLICATIONS. I have checked Windows95's CD and could not find this file anywhere. Only the Desktop keep appearing. Could it be a virus has changed PROGRAM.exe to WINSVRC.exe. I have important data in the HD and I am not able to recover. Somebody please help. Many thanks

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