If the above fails, you need to manually inspect the registry.
To prevent the installer from failing silently:
Here is the definitive guide to eliminating the DLL error and restoring seamless link opening from your EVE-NG lab.
Most people miss this. Your browser is not delegating to Windows.
For Google Chrome/Edge:
For Firefox:
Enterprise Windows VMs may block custom DLLs via AppLocker or Software Restriction Policies.
This usually occurs for two reasons: