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

Anonymous
2022-09-30T23:54:58+00:00

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.

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  1. Anonymous
    2022-10-13T17:38:50+00:00

    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?

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-10-11T11:03:42+00:00

    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

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-10-07T01:00:51+00:00

    Hi,

    I'm having the same issue Sanket. I installed the latest patch for Windows 11 (Windows 11, version 22H2) and since then have been getting the "No such interface supported" error when attempting to open video files (typically mkv files) in windows explorer. I've checked some other types of files like text files and they opened with no issue. I havent performed an exhaustive test though to see if other file types are effected.

    I've tried the links you've suggested and the issues persists. I've also done other research and most of the issues seem related to a dll needing to be re-registered. I've tried attempted registering all the suggested dlls but this did not resolve anything. The only I have not tried is installing a third party tool (like CCleaner - which I have used in the past) since I consider that a last resort. I like to think Microsoft can fix this themself.

    Any guidance or suggestions would be appreciated. thanks

    UPDATE - I've narrowed down the issue to the media player I was using "ACG Player". The latest windows 11 patch did break it, but it seems to be specific to this application.

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  4. Anonymous
    2022-10-05T10:45:20+00:00

    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.

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  5. Anonymous
    2022-10-01T03:15:05+00:00

    Hi Glynd. I'm Greg, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, here to help you.

    Have you tried setting your code writing app as default for the file type in Setttings > Apps > Default Apps > Choose Default by File Type?

    There are fixes for the error here:

    https://windowsreport.com/no-such-interface-sup...

    (Avoid ad links which intrude into editorial copy, especially DO NOT INSTALL Restoro, PC Repair Tool and Reimage ads)

    https://www.thewindowsclub.com/no-such-interfac... (Avoid ad links which intrude into editorial copy, especially DO NOT INSTALL Restoro, PC Repair Tool and Reimage ads)

    What type of code are you writing if you are not computer literate? Code questions are much more likely to get answered at a developer's forum than our basic end-consumer forum: Developers' forums here:

    https://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/...

    https://stackoverflow.com/

    https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/s...

    https://www.quora.com/What-are-the-top-10-websi...

    Report back results for each step so I know what else to suggest.

    Feel free to ask back any questions. Based on the results you post back I may have other suggestions if necessary.

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