Windows 11 - "No such interface supported" error when opening an xml file to edit - should open in Code Writer.

Question

I have just installed the latest Windows 11 patch and now my xml files show with a PDF image next to them. The application setting is set to automatically open with Code Writer so the image should be the Code Writer image not PDF. When I try to open it I get the error message "No such interface supported". I can open Code Writer and then open the file from within Code Writer.

How can I fix this please. I am not very computer literate, so a step by step solution would be appreciated.

Answer 1

Hi Greg,

I'm also having the same issue since installing the latest patch for Windows 11 (Windows 11, version 22H2) whenever I try to open an image file with Microsoft's Paint 3D. I get the "No such interface supported" error message when opening files either through the "Default app/File type" settings or through the contextual menu "Open with". Paint 3D is working just fine on its own and it can still open any file through its own "Open" menu. I've tried repairing the app through Windows' Installed app menu but it didn't work. With these few reports of different file types creating that issue but not systematically the same for everyone, it does seems like the patch broke something that is not app specific. So far, images are the only file type for which I'm having the issue, and of the many image editing apps I have, Paint 3D seems to be the only one that broke for me.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks

Answer 2

I had the same issue opening photos - I just did a "Quick Repair" on the Microsoft Photos App and it was fine.

Answer 3

The other day I downloaded the new Windows 11 update and my jpeg files won't open. I receive Interface not Supported. UGH!! Thoughts on how to repair?

Answer 4

Hi Greg,

Even i am facing the same issue when i downloaded the latest windows update today. I am getting the same error of ' no such interface supported' when i try to run an mp4 or any video file. I have also tried going through the above two links you have mentioned but to no use.

Answer 5

As per all the other comments below, I'm having the same issue, bt mine is related to open STL or 3mf files with 3D Builder.

What I have found is that this error only pops up if the files are in a folder or any other drive.

If I dump the file direct to the desktop, it opens no problem.
Another workaround, albeit a long one is:

Right click the file
Open With...
Choose another App...
Then tick the box at the bottom to Always use this app...
But you have to do this every time!

These issues only started after the last big update a few weeks back for Windows 11...

Hope there is a simple fix for this as this is really annoying...

******************EDIT AND MY FIX*********************

OK, I tried the most basic of solution, I removed the app, reinstalled the app and it looks to be working fine for now!

Should anything change, you guys will be the first to know!