Issue

When ABBYY FineReader is started the following error message appears:
Error code 258.

Cause

A conflict with CCleaner software settings.

Resolution

If CCleaner software is installed on the computer, follow the steps below:

1. Launch CCleaner.
2. Click on Registry.
3. Tick off ActiveX and Class Issues section to exclude it from scanning.
   Important: do not tick on this option in the future to not clean files which are used in FineReader.
4. Go to Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features.
5. Right-click onto ABBYY FineReader, and select Modify > Repair.
6. Wait until the installation is completed.
7. Launch FineReader and check if the issue persists.

If CCleaner is not installed on the machine, follow the steps from the article.