snap-in failed to initialize

[DC Gringo]

Each time I run Computer Management console, I get an error that the snap-in
failed to initialize, then the window opens around the edges but freezes in
the midde section of the window. I close the window and reopen the console
and it works fine.

Any ideas?

 

[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

 

[Bert Kinney]

Hi DC,

In addition to Wesley's response here's one more article to look at.
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