Yes, uninstalled and the association persisted. I could correct the problem by running a DOS window and running restore from it. I had to restore the system to a point three days ago to have the association corrected.

At one point a Windows from Norton Internet security opened and asked me to allow the download and installation of an "extended virus definition" I don't know if that happened as the system froze, but ultimately restoring the system through a DOS windows was the solution. It was scary though!!!!