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When running setup, I get"This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Please install a program or, if one is already installed, create an association in the Default Programs control panel.

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whe I try to install Firefox 4.0.1, I get a Red X message. ""This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Please install a program or, if one is already installed, create an association in the Default Programs control panel. Is there a fix?

whe I try to install Firefox 4.0.1, I get a Red X message. ""This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Please install a program or, if one is already installed, create an association in the Default Programs control panel. Is there a fix?

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Does that file have .exe file extension?

Download a fresh Firefox copy and save the file to the desktop.

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I Did that. When I try to install, I get the same message. I have come to believe this is a windows 7 or IE 9 problem. I also have active X problems that I can not resolve. I can not open Gmail also

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I found a fix. I installed Firefox using a program called " Revo uninstaller pro " Installed with no problem.