Class not registered when trying to open game

Question

After downloading and installing the game, when I double click to run the game or run as Administrator, a small window shows up with a red 'X' saying "Class not registered." The only button to respond is "Okay". I really adore this little treasure of game and would like to be able to play it. I recently installed the new computer I bought but I didn't transfer any game files.

Answer 1

To address the user's issue with "Arcuz 2" showing a "Class not registered" error, this problem often arises from missing or improperly registered software components, particularly DLLs (Dynamic Link Libraries) that the game relies on.

Here are some steps you can try to resolve the issue:

1. Install/Repair Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable:

   • The game might require certain runtime components that are part of the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable package. Download and install the package from the official Microsoft website. You may need to install versions both for x86 and x64 systems, depending on your system architecture.

2. Re-register DLL files:

   • Open Command Prompt as an Administrator.
   • If you know which specific DLL is missing, you can try registering it using the regsvr32 command. For example:

     regsvr32 "C:\Path\to\missing.dll"

   • This step involves some technical knowledge about which DLL files the game requires.

3. Update DirectX:

   • Make sure you have the latest version of DirectX installed, as games often rely on DirectX components.

4. Check/Install Latest Windows Updates:

   • Running the latest Windows updates can sometimes fix these kinds of issues automatically.

5. Reinstall the Game:

   • Uninstall the game, then reinstall it, ensuring that any installation prompts are followed carefully.

6. Compatibility Mode:

   • Try running the game in Compatibility Mode. Right-click the game’s executable file, select 'Properties,' navigate to the 'Compatibility' tab, and select an earlier version of Windows to run the game as.

If none of these steps resolve the issue, you might consider checking online forums or support communities for the game, as other players might have encountered and solved the same problem.