Class not registered error when opening pictures in Windows 11
This guide lists the possible solutions to fix the error message “Class not registered” while opening pictures or photos on Windows 11/10 computer. According to the users, this error message prevents them from opening images on their systems, no matter what the extension of the images is – be it JPG, PNG, etc.
Here are a few fixes and suggestions:
1] Run Windows Store Apps troubleshooter
2] Run SFC scan
3] Check your default app to view photos
4] Re-register or reinstall the Photos app via Windows PowerShell
Timecodes:
0:00 Intro
0:24 Run Windows Store Apps troubleshooter
0:50 Run SFC Scan
1:17 Check for default app to view Photos
2:04 Reinstall Photos app via PowerShell
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