Class Not registered Error

Question

For couple of weeks now my Windows Vista Keep giving me error "class not registered." Everytime i try to access My computer, control panel, and other programs. I feel like i'm in virtual softwar prison. I installed three antivirus softwars but they didn't do anything. Please HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELP ME.

Answer 1

Hi Mhagdaoud,

Thanks for using the Vista Forums.

I think the first thing I would attempt is a system restore to a point before all this started.

Go to start orb and type system restore in the search area and pick a point before the problem started.

Remember that any programs install after that restore date with be removed.

If this does not work you are going to have to re-associate your files that are causing issues.

You need to re-register ExplorerFrame.dll, shell32.dll, and Control_RunDLL .

Go to Start > Run > regsvr32 ExplorerFrame.dll click OK.

Go to Start > Run > regsvr32 shell32.dll click OK.

Go to Start > Run > regsvr32 Control_RunDLL click OK.

You will need to do this for any other programs that are giving you this error.

However, I need to mention that if this does not work, more than likely you will need to find “good” copies of the files that are giving you the error and replace the old ones because this will mean they are corrupt.

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Answer 2

Thanks for the reply Don.

Sorry for not being specific on the error. with the "class not registered error there is this number {26EE0668- A00A-9371-BEB064C98683} for Control Panel. However, I have a different error when i try to open other programs. For example, when i try to open my computer the error that comes up is "Class not registered" Explorer.EXE.

As for Safe Mode,

the same error came up when i clicked on the Control Panel. However, I got to use TuneUP to delet Nortron(or something like that). and after i delet it the computer seem alot better but the Class not registered errors are on almost everything i click in my computer.

Thanks alot guys.

Answer 3

Hi Mhagdaoud:

“class not registered”ß- please let us know if there is any more to this error, I looked it up on the KB database and came up with many deferent errors that carry this prefix, if you would be able to let us know this we should be able to help.

Also, I see you removed some of the antivirus, this is good. Too many antiviruses are a bad thing (actually worse then no antivirus). Though you DO need an antivirus program, just not 3.

Also, while you were in safe mode, were you able to get in to the Control Panel? If you could, then perhaps the problem is in your Personal Profile”. If this is the problem, let us know and we will go from here.

Thank you for trying these steps and thank you for your post.

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Answer 4

Yea I tried that Zack but i can't delete anything. Because i can't access Control Panel. Everytime i click on it it says class not registered.

Answer 5

Hello Mhagdaoud,

Thank you for posting.  It seems that you have more than one anti-virus software conflicts.  You should only have one anti-virus software installed at one given time on you Computer.    Below I've included the steps to start you computer in Safe Mode so that you can uninstall 2 of the 3 anti-virus programs and have only one. 

Safe mode starts Windows with a limited set of files and drivers. Startup programs do not run in safe mode, and only the basic drivers needed to start Windows are installed.

1. Remove all floppy disks, CDs, and DVDs from your computer, and then restart your computer. Click the Start button , click the arrow next to the Lock button , and then click Restart.
2. Do one of the following:
   • If your computer has a single operating system installed, press and hold the F8 key as your computer restarts. You need to press F8 before the Windows logo appears. If the Windows logo appears, you will need to try again by waiting until the Windows logon prompt appears, and then shutting down and restarting your computer.
   • If your computer has more than one operating system, use the arrow keys to highlight the operating system you want to start in safe mode, and then press F8.
3. On the Advanced Boot Options screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the safe mode option you want, and then press ENTER. For more information about options, see Advanced startup options (including safe mode).
4. Log on to your computer with a user account that has administrator rights.

When your computer is in safe mode, you'll see the words Safe Mode in the corners of the display. To exit safe mode, restart your computer and let Windows start normally.

Please let me know if this helps you

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