Device Manager Problem - Help

[Guest]

I just developed an error when trying to start device manager.
No matter how I try to access it I get the error:

"Snap-in failed to initialize.
Nameevice Manager
CLSID:{74246BFC-4C96-11D0-ABEF-0020AF6B0B7A}."

What's up? Any help appreciated.

Thanks - JC

 

[R. C. White]

Hi, JC.

That's a new one on me! A first step might be to run the System File
Checker. At the Run prompt, enter: sfc /scannow

SFC will compare each WinXP operating system file with the "known good" copy
held in your on-disk cache and replace any missing or damaged ones. Have
your WinXP CD-ROM handy; SFC probably will need to see it.

If that doesn't work, post back with more details. Such as, what happened
just before this error started appearing? When did you most-recently access
Device Manager successfully?

RC

 

[Guest]

Thanks for responding RC. Bad news its a new one for you.

I ran SFC as you suggested, but no change to my problem.

I last used Device Manger within the last week. Nothing has changed in my
system other than the last batch of Microsft Windows Security Updates. They
seemed to install normally.

JC

 

[Guest]

RC

Tried this from another post and it worked:

Restore the Device Manager (Line 107) Right hand side
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Device Manager working normally

JC

 

[R. C. White]

Hi, JC.

Congratulations! Kelly's site is an amazing resource, isn't it? ;<)

Thanks for the report back.

RC

 

[Guest]

hi JC
I remember once I was so hungry and ordered myself fettuccini at a quite
expensive place.. as I had the first fork of dish I begun to laugh without
controlling myself.. the food was so good

clicking on kellys-corner and getting rid of the problem was a similar
experience
thanx i mean bonne apetite

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

I will pass on your compliment to her.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org