Error 2 is a software error that usually occurs when a program is not able to find a specific file or setting. This can happen if the program is not installed properly, or if the file has been deleted or moved. Sometimes this error can also be caused by a virus or other type of malware.
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- error code 2
- error 2
1. Restart your computer
- Close all open programs.
- Click on the "Start" button and select "Shut Down" from the drop down menu.
- Click on the "Restart" button.
- Follow the on-screen instructions.
2. Check for updates
In order to fix error 2, follow these steps:
- Open File Explorer and browse to the drive where the Windows 10 installation is stored.
- Right-click on the Windows 10 installation drive and select "Check for Updates."
- If any updates are available, they will be displayed in the window that opens.
- Click on the updates that you want to install and then click on "Install."
- Windows 10 will install the updates and then reboot.
- After the reboot, you will be back in the Windows 10 installation screen.
3. Run a virus scan
Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware software. Click on the "Scan Now" button. When the scan is complete, click on the "Fix" button. Restart your computer.
4. Uninstall and reinstall the program
- Go to the Start Menu and open Programs.
- Find and click on the program you wish to uninstall.
- Click on the Uninstall button.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to uninstall the program.
- When the uninstall process is complete, click on the Reinstall button.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall the program.
5. Run the program in compatibility mode
- In order to run the program in compatibility mode, open a command prompt by pressing Windows key+X and typing cmd.
- Change to the directory where the program is located.
- Type the following command: regsvr32 /u C:\Windows\system32\msvcrt.dll
- Type the following command: regsvr32 C:\Windows\system32\ucrtbase.dll
- Type the following command: regsvr32 C:\Windows\system32\ucrtbase.dll /t
- Type the following command: regsvr32 C:\Windows\system32\msvcrt.dll /t
- Type the following command: regsvr32 C:\Windows\system32\ucrtbase.dll /f
- Type the following command: exit
- Close the command prompt.
If the answers above didn't work then you should also try:
- Run the program as an administrator
- Disable any security software
- Change the permissions for the program
- Contact the program developer