Many Windows users have recently reported getting a ‘No such interface supported’ error message while opening different apps or services. It’s worth noting that the error message mostly appears while opening built-in Windows apps like Windows Explorer, documents, My Computer, Control Panel, etc. Still, it can also appear on third-party apps.
So, if you are also getting the ‘No such interface supported’ error message while launching different apps, we will share a few of the best methods to help you deal with the problem.
1. Scan your computer
This is the first thing you must do to fix the ‘No such interface supported’ error message. Sometimes, malicious files play with system files and app data, triggering the error message. In such a scenario, scanning your computer with a powerful security tool could be an extremely effective solution.
We recommend using Malwarebytes or Avast free antivirus to scan your system for viruses, malware, or other security threats. Once scanned, restart your computer to fix no such interface supported error message.
2. Run the System File Checker Utility
The ‘No Such Interface Supported’ error message can also appear due to system file corruption. To rule out corrupted system file issues, execute the SFC command on the command prompt. Here’s what you need to do.
1. Type in Command Prompt on the Windows Search.
2. Right-click on the Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.
3. When the Command Prompt opens, execute this command:
sfc /scannow
4. If the command returns an error, execute this command:
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
3. Re-register the actxprxy.dll
The actxprxy.dll file is somehow associated with the ‘No such interface supported error message’. A few Windows users have reported fixing the issue by re-adding the special DLL. So, here’s how you can re-register the actxprxy.dll to fix the error message.
1. First, open the Start Menu and search for CMD. Right-click on the CMD and select Run as Administrator.
2. Now, on the CMD, enter:
regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\actxprxy.dll
4. Fix registry errors
The ‘No such interface supported’ error message also occurs due to registry errors. So, in this method, users need to use CCleaner to fix registry errors. Here’s how you can use CCleaner to fix registry errors on Windows 10 computers.
1. First, download and install CCleaner on your computer. Once installed, open the app.
2. Now, click on the ‘Registry’ tab, which will open up the registry scanner.
3. In the next step, click ‘Scan for issues’ and wait for a few seconds until the CCleaner scans for the registry errors.
4. In the next window, click on ‘Fix selected issues’
5. System Reset
The system reset is the final thing you can do to fix the error message that is Not such as interface supported. However, a system reset will delete all files stored on the Windows installation drive and the desktop. So, create a proper backup before you reset your system. Here’s how to perform a system reset:
1. First, open the search box and type in ‘System Reset’. Now, under the System reset, click on Get Started
2. In the next step, you will be asked to select two options. You should choose Remove Everything.
3. Now, wait a few minutes until the system reset completes.
These are the best methods to fix the ‘No such interface supported’ error message. Let us know in the comment box below if you know of any other way to fix the error.
