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  1. FLORENCE_NIGHTINGALE
    Florence_Nightingale Win User

    Unable to Open Control Panel - "The file does not have an associated app with it for...


    Hello Everybody, Whenever I try to open the Control panel on my computer, I receive an error message stating:"This file does not have an associated app with it for performing this action"I've already attempted to open it via Command prompt and the System32 folder, but still encounter the same issue.Thanks in advance!

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  3. RONFORBES
    RonForbes Win User
    Windows 10 - Control panel and OneDrive not opening

    I am unable to open OneDrive and the Control Panel on Windows 10 App list. This started only a couple of weeks ago. Any suggestions?
     
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    Edwin Win User

    Unable to Open Control Panel - "The file does not have an associated app with it for...

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