Device Manager - Snap-in Failure

[Guest]

Problem with getting device manager to display.

Right click of my computer/properties/hardware/device manager and I get a
window titled "Microsoft Management Console" "Snap-in failed to initalize
CLSID:{742468FC-4C96-11D0-ABEF-0020A-F6B0B7A}"

I get it that something is missing, but what? I've tried going to the MMC to
add a snap-in but the same window pops up again. Everything on this PC is
exactly the same as my other one except that one has some DVD editting
software. But they were both installed and maintained (updated) equally.

I need help getting this snap-in to work. Please.

 

[Guest]

Ran the scan. Didn't help, still can't get to through the device manager. But
thanks, looking for more ideas.

 

[Guest]

Have you tried running the command SFC.EXE /SCANNOW from the command prompt?
Have your XP CD handy, as it'll ask for it when scanning.

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Type this in Start, Run:

regsvr32 devmgr.dll

If that does not help, see:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=297064
http://www.jsifaq.com/SUBO/tip7200/rh7261.htm

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Error Message "Snap-in Failed to Initialize" When You Use Microsoft
Management Console
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;297064

"Snap-in Failed to Initialize" Error Message When You Open Microsoft
Management Console
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?Product=winxp&scid=kb;en-us;826282

You receive a “Cannot open <Snap-in Name>” error message when you try to
start MMC on a Windows XP-based computer
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=326574



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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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