No Such Interface Supported: 5 Quick Ways to Fix the Error

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Updated onFebruary 29, 2024

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TheNo such interface supported errorencountered while opening a file or application can affect almost every program, lead to theapp not launching, and is seen on every iteration of Windows, though troubleshooting is usually quick.

The error indicates Windows’ inability to launch a file/app. It could be a built-in program or one you downloaded from the Microsoft Store. The usual cause is a problem with the app itself or when thesystem files are corruptor missing.

Several Windows 11 bugs ormissing DLLsmay also cause this issues or theError 0x80004002: No such interface supportedin Windows 11. We tested the solutions below and they work!

How to fix the No such interface supported error?

1. Update the affected application

If the affected application gets updated, restart the computer, and check whether theNo such interface supportederror is fixed. In case it persists, head to the next method.

2. Reset/repair the app

Repair and restart are two effective built-in options that fix a range of issues with the Windows apps, including theNo such interface supportederror with Photos.

3. Reinstall the application

When facing theNo such interface supportederror with VLC or another app you got manually, reinstalling it should do the trick.

Just make sure to remove all associated files and registry entries before reinstalling the program. Agood software removal toolshould come to your aid in this case.

Reregistering the DLLs should help fixNo such interface supportedin Windows 7 as well.

5. Run a few commands

That’s it! You shouldn’t seeNo such interface supportedin Windows 10 or the other iterations of the OS anymore, be it while opening files or programs. In case you do, the last option is toreinstall Windows, which can be done via abootable USB driveor the setup.

Before you leave, check thebest apps for Windows 11and get a few of these today for a better experience.

Tell us which fix worked for you in the comments section below.

No Such Interface Supported: 5 Quick Ways to Fix the Error#

How to fix the No such interface supported error?#

1. Update the affected application#

2. Reset/repair the app#

3. Reinstall the application#

4. Re-register related DLLs#

5. Run a few commands#