Need Help After Changing Cxtpls.exe

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chilipepprflea

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I researched online and discovered that cxtpls.exe is not good to have on file. So I find it on my computer and try deleting it. I tried its uninstall program, but that didn't really get rid of it. I then tried deleting it. Some of the files would delete, but some wouldn't. Seeing that the files that wouldn't delete used internet explorer to open them, I figured I could disable them by making it so they used Notepad to open. Big mistake.
Then, everytime I tried to open ANY program, Notepad would come up with symbols in it.
So I changed the program the Cxtpls files used from Notepad back to Internet Explorer. Now everytime I try to open a program (AIM, Outlook, anything) a download box pops up.
I tried System Restore (had to use Safe Mode because System Restore would just try and 'download' when using it in normal mode), but with no luck.

Any help would be much appreciated!
Thank you.
 
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It's not spyware or CxtPls that I'm worried about. Since I screwed around with trying to delete these files and change the program they use to open, no program will open.
When I click on a program, the File Download box appears and says:

"You are downloading the file: whatever I'm trying to open. example: msimn.exe from C:\Program Files\Outlook Express"
and asks if I'd like to save it to my computer or open it. Neither works.

And if I try to open something built into Windows XP like Add/Remove Programs, the download box comes up saying:

"You are downloading the file: rundll32.exe from C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32"

Is there any way to fix what I've changed or clear it?

Thank you.
 
I dont believe so as all the things you need access are not working properly, so you will have to either re-format your drive or take it to a shop. Next time you get a piece of spyware or adware post on here and someone will give you step by step instructions on how to remove it as long as you know what virus/spyware/adware/trojan it is.

Or just e-mail me at [email protected]
 
you could just try reparing windows. do it the same way you would to format, but instead of formattin click, repair. easy as that. itll delete all the main windows files, replace them, then itll go into the installation screen as if you were re installing completely, but without all the loss of all your work/programs.
 
Stick in your Windows XP Installation CD and then it will come up with some options.
Click Repair and follow the on-screen instructions couldn't be easier
 
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