why batch file is not executing on my windows os ?

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i have made a batch file named a.bat when i run this file instead of executing it is opening in notepad. Not only this file but every file on my os which has .bat extension there are opening in notepad. what should i do now ?

Posted 19-Mar-14 5:50am

sarthakss shah

Updated 19-Mar-14 5:51am

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OriginalGriff · Accepted Answer · 2014-03-19T05:57:00

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It means that somewhere down the line you have changed the file association for .BAT files, and teh only thing to do is change it back!
Open Regedit and look at:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.BAT

If you delete this, it should reset the next time you reboot and run it instead.

Posted 19-Mar-14 5:57am

OriginalGriff

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sarthakss shah 20-Mar-14 2:49am

Thanks buddy that is great and working...

OriginalGriff 20-Mar-14 5:12am

You're welcome!