File explorer file association error

When clicking on file explorer on task bar: (windows 8.1, enterprise, 64 bit)
Dialog box "Explorer.EXE" which says:
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.
I can open file explorer from the desktop icon, but if I try to open ANY directory:
(I can open files on the root dir)
Dialog box "Explorer.EXE" which says:
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.
I'm not sure when this started, I did a system restore, from 4 weeks back (oldest I have) and it still does this .  Any advice?
Thanks James
Screen shots at:
http://www.aanning.com/ajissues/exp/ss.jpg

Hi James,
Pls try this one:
Go to the following website. File Association Fixes for Windows 7
http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/file-asso-fixes-for-windows-7/
Read the instructions on that page and then download and apply both the Directory  and  Folder  association fixes.

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