MMC cannot open the file C:\Windows\System32\any_tool.msc

[Guest]

Win XP Pro SP2

New one on me. Get this message (subject line) no matter which tool I try to
run. Noticed it when I tried to run defrag, then determined that all MMC
tools are affected. I have confirmed that all the *.msc files are present.
But get the same message when trying to run any of them. I cannot run System
Restore either. Otherwise, the system is running and performing well??? Yes
I am logged in as administrator. The only changes that could have possibly
been made is by virus or spyware scans.

Any ideas around "this pain in the neck" are deeply appreciated.

 

[Rich Barry]

Try Start>Run type: sfc /scannow. You will probably need a WinXP +
SP2 Slipstreamed Disk. To do a Repair
Install will require the Disk as well.

 

[Guest]

Thanks Rich,
I had previously done the sfc /scannow before I posted. (My experience is
beyond desktop support). In fact I tried a few "fixes" in the Knowledge Base
(and here) before posting. I simply have never seen this prob and was hoping
that someone has. At this point I am willing to do a repair install, I just
thought there would be another higher level way. Any other ideas?

Try Start>Run type: sfc /scannow. You will probably need a WinXP +
SP2 Slipstreamed Disk. To do a Repair
Install will require the Disk as well.

 

[Guest]

No . . . I found no resolution. BELIEVE me, I did a fair amount of research
and "suggested procedures" before performing a reinstall and restore from
backups. There may be a way to recover from this situation. However, in my
case the reinstall took way less time (and downtime) than additional
experimentation and looking for a guru who may have found a resolution. As
you can determine from my post date, most likely, no one here knows.
Nonetheless, should you find resolution, please post it here for others to
reference in the future.

 

[Guest]

Bravo!