ShellExecuteEx Failed Code 2 'Error Message' FIX

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Recently, lots of Windows 10 users have reported that they are getting “shellexecuteex failed code 2” while installing .exe files. Since Windows is well-reputed in ruining the user experience, errors like these are now considered ‘Normal’. For Windows users, reinstalling Windows operating system is a common thing, and the cycle of installing and formatting the operating system never seems to end.

After receiving multiple messages from our visitors regarding the ‘shellexecuteex failed code 2’ error message, we have researched and found that the error occurs due to some bugs. The bug is fixed in the latest build of Windows OS, but, the problem is that the users who are using the pirated version of Windows OS won’t get the update.

Several Windows users have been reaching us with questions after encountering the “Shellexecuteex Failed” error message whenever they try to perform an action that involves connecting to the Internet or when installing an application. Affected users are reported various codes that are displayed along with the error message. As it turns out, the issue is not exclusive to a certain WIndows version as we managed to find occurrences of it on Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 and Windows 11.

Issues addressed in this tutorial:
shellexecuteex failed code 1155 no application is associated
shellexecuteex failed code 2
shellexecuteex failed code 8235 a referral was returned from the server
shellexecuteex failed code 3. the system cannot find the path specified
shellexecuteex failed code 31
shellexecuteex failed code 1155
shellexecuteex failed code 2 the system cannot find the file specified
shellexecuteex failed code 5 access is denied
shellexecuteex code 67
shellexecute c++
shellexecuteex wait for completion

If you are trying to install a program on a Windows computer when you see “ShellExecuteEx failed” with various codes, then this post will help you. The corresponding error codes maybe 2, 5, 67, 255, 1155, 1460, 8235, 2147221003, etc. This error usually occurs when the installer requires administrator privileges, the installation file is corrupt or there is an application conflict. ShellExecuteEx is an operating system function that performs an operation on a particular file. If the operation fails, you get this error.

Recently, many Windows 10 users have reported that they are receiving “shellexecuteex failed code 2” whilst installing .exe files. Since Windows is well-reputed in ruining the user experience, errors like these are just considered ‘Normal’. For the users of Windows, reinstalling Windows operating system is a common thing, and the cycle of formatting and installing the operating system never seems to end.

After getting enormous messages from our visitors regarding the ‘shellexecuteex failed code 2’ error message. Also, we have found that the error occurs due to some glitches. The bug is resolved in the latest build of Windows OS, however, the issue is that the users who are using the pirated version of Windows OS won’t get the update.

This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Huawei and Samsung.