
I also tried running an SFC scan to see if there was any missing/corrupted files causing these command prompts from popping up but there was none. I've ran full system scans for viruses with Avast and ran scans with Malwarebytes for any kind of malware but found nothing. Go to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\shell\open\command. In right-side of the screen, change the value of Default key to the one presented below:ħ. Exit Registry Editor and restart your system and you should be able to open EXE normally.I came across this problem 2 weeks ago where cmd.exe windows pops up every hour or so and immediately disappears and minimizes/kicks me out of fullscreen applications like when I'm playing a game which is very annoying. On the right side, double click on the Default key and type exefile in the Value data field. Now click on OK.Ħ.

In the new Command Prompt window, type regedit.exe and press Enter.ĥ. Now go to the key named HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe. Select the File menu, hold the CTRL key and click on New Task. NOTE : If you can’t use regedit, press CTRL+ALT+DEL and select Task Manager. Now type the regedit command to open the Registry Editor: Now hold the Windows key on your keyboard and press the R key to open a Run dialog box.Ģ. Open Command Prompt by typing cmd or command in the dialog box.Ĥ. No matter the cause, this problem can be fixed by choosing one of the methods described below:ġ.

There were even cases in which users received messages saying they had viruses on their systems. EXE files, some users experienced errors, while others reported that nothing happened when they opened such a file.

Executable files open with other applications
