Windows OS produces multiple error messages while performing tasks and those could be associated with various folders and subfolders from the system drive. One such error message is “class not registered Windows 10”. According to the expert analysis, this error primarily takes place due to the presence of some unregistered dynamic link library files. 

To run each program in Windows, you need every dynamic link library file, i.e. the file is used only by the running application, not by the other set of instructions. If the dynamic link library files are unregistered, then you will not be able to run the desired application. In addition to that, it can also corrupt any installed application as well. 

Class not Registered Windows 10: Let’s Fix and Re-register 

One main thing you must know is that if any iOS application is installed in your system, it usually accesses iCloud. So, the performance of the iOS application will gradually decrease. To prevent that, let’s start with some quick and effective fixes. 

1. Discontinue iCloud’s Task
   

   Whenever the error message “class not registered Windows 10” shows up, people blame the browser, and it is not always the cause. The connection established to the iCloud from any iOS application is due to the unregistered dynamic link library files. So, you have to stop the process of iCloud. Navigate to the Task Manager from the system tray. In the tab named “Processes” you will find iCloud, simply end the task. 

2. The ExplorerFrame DLL File’s Re-registration
   

   The ExplorerFrame dynamic link library file is also in the list that is not yet registered. This can be one of the reasons for the “class not registered Windows 10” message showing up on your computer screen. Open the system Command processor (CMD) and write down the “regsvr32 ExplorerFrame.dll”. As soon as you complete the task, the error will hopefully not occur again. 

3. Use the Component Service
   

   To get into the system component services, you have to take the help of the Run and “dcomcnfg” command. When the window opens, navigate through the “My Computer” option and choose the “DCOM-Config” folder. On opening the folder, you will witness a warning message, accept the message by clicking on the “Yes” button. This will re-register the dynamic link library file. 

4. The ETW Collector Service: Verify through Internet Explorer
   

   As per the experts, using the default browser is much more convenient than the others. Therefore, the verification of the internet ETW Collector Service is necessary to eliminate the “class not registered Windows 10” message. This is a kind of service that gathers all the real-time ETW events from the browser, then syncs and processes them as per desired instructions. 

   If the service stops, an error message can appear. To check if the service is running or not, you need to go back to the system Services window and find it out. If it has stopped somehow, you have to enable it. 

5. Restart the Windows Explorer
   

   Restarting the Windows Explorer flushes off all the cache and active tasks in the registry as well as RAM. This procedure has a fair chance to eliminate the error message “class not registered Windows 10”. The best way to do this is to get to the Service window and find the “Explorer” with a folder thumbnail icon. After that, you have to renew the task to roll back the Explorer window back in Normal mode. 

6. Reset the System Default Applications
   

   According to several users, the error message “class not registered Windows 10” occurs while trying to open an image. Obviously, the image will show up with the help of the default image viewer. If the image viewer DLL files are not registered, the error can easily persist. Therefore, resetting all the default apps might help. Choose the “Apps” menu from the System Settings and select the “Reset” button to finish the task. 

Are there Issues with the HDD?

Bad sectors can force the class DLL files to get unregistered that may lead to the error. Obviously, you must know what HDD brand you are using. So, scan the drives and check for errors and bad sectors. Further, the repair process is also mandatory. 

Need Professional Assistance?

If there are serious issues with the HDD, you have to take the assistance of experts. Take the HDD to the authorized service centre for necessary repairs. Further, make sure that you have a back of all the data. 

And, never forget that the class, DLL, and certain other files will only work in a supportive system. So, try to keep your OS updated.