“Class not registered” are you struggling with this error? If yes, we want to tell you are not the only one facing this error. It is a common error encountered by many Windows 10 users. After the release of Windows 10 creator update people are appreciating its new features but soon it is being criticized when “Class not registered” error is encountered. Let’s understand it first,
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Error “Class not registered on Windows 10”
Basically, it is a pop-up error message that usually appears when somebody tries to access things like jpeg. or png. images or some other format of images, Microsoft Edges, Internet Explorer, and Google Chrome. This error pops-up due to unregistered DLL file of Apps and programs.
Error “explorer.exe Class not registered”: Solutions
If you face while operating Windows 10, Class not registered error you may have to perform,
- Re-register ExplorerFrame.dll file,
- Run System File Checker to replace corrupted Explorer Frame.dll file,
- Disable iCloud,
- Register DCOM components,
- Start Internet Explorer ETW collector Service,
- Re-register Windows Store App,
- Set Edge as a default browser or,
- Restart explorer.exe
Friends, Device tricks expert’s team has researched, for some solution to fix Class not registered error. Let’s follow them one by one.
Re-register ExplorerFrame.dll file
- Search for Command Prompt in Start menu and run it as Administrator.

- When the Command Prompt starts, type the code regsvr32 ExplorerFrame.dll and press enter.

- Once the process is completed, restart the computer and check whether the Explorer.exe Class not registered error has gone or not.
Run the System File Checker
- Open the Command prompt by searching in the Start menu and run it as Administrator.

- Once the Window is open type sfc /scannow and hit enter to run the process.

- If the process is completed, restart the Computer. It will search for corrupted operating files and will replace it if any are found.
Disable iCloud
- Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc to start Task Manager.

- Go to Startup tab and search down for iCloud, right-click and select Disable option to disable it.

- Restart the PC and check for the error Class not registered error.
Register DCOM Components:
- Open the RUN program by pressing Windows + R key and type dcomcnfg and hit enter to open Component Services.

- Navigate to the following path initially selecting Component Services then Computers then My Computer then DCOM Config.

- After expanding DCOM Config a message box will pop asking you about if you want to register some component. Click Yes, the message happens twice or multiple times. This will help in fixing the DCOM Config. Reboot the PC and check out for Class not registered error gone.
Check If Internet Explorer ETW Collector Services is running
- Press Windows + R key to open the Run program. Type services.msc and press OK to open the services.

- In the list shown search for Internet Explorer ETW Collector Service, right-click on it and select for Start option.

- Once the service has started the problem will be resolved automatically.
Re-register Windows Store App
- Create a System restore point first. Then press Windows +Q key and type
powershell . Right Click on it and run as Administrator.

- Once the Window is
open type the following command, Get-AppXPackage |Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”} - and hit enter
.

Once the command is successfully executed reboot the machine and restart it to check whether the problem of Windows 10 Class not registered resolved or not.
Set Edge as a Default Browser
- Press Windows +S Key to open the search bar and type Control Panel and select it to open it.

- Select Program option to open it and select Default program from the menu.

- Under Default programs choose for Set your Default program option.

- Navigate to web browser section, click on it and choose Microsoft Edge from choose an App list to set the Microsoft Edge as a default browser.

- Restart the PC and look out if the issue of Class not registered on Windows10 has been fixed.
Restart explorer.exe
- Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc to start Task Manager.

- Go to the details tab and select explorer.exe from the list. Select End task.

- From the Task manager Bar go to File and Run new task.

- Create New Task Window will appear, type explorer and press OK.

- Explorer will start again and everything will be working normally.
Conclusion:
Hopefully applying one of these solutions will fix the explorer.exe Class not registered error. If you still face the problem write us back in our comment section below. We will look it into your problem keenly and try to resolve your issue. For more such troubleshooting solution keep connected to us through our facebook, twitter, and Instagram portal. If you like this article and it helped in solving the error please like, follow, and share in your inner circle.