About this tag
The MMC (Microsoft Management Console) tag on WindowsForum.com covers issues related to the MMC snap-in framework used in Windows Server and Windows client operating systems. Common topics include errors when opening MMC snap-ins such as Group Policy Management, Computer Management, and WSUS, with specific error messages like 'MMC could not create the snap-in' or 'An unexpected error occurred in the WSUS Snap-in.' Discussions also involve troubleshooting MMC-related problems after system updates, DNS changes, or reconfigurations. Users seek help with missing tabs in Group Policy Object browsing, disk management failures due to corrupted MMC components, and permission issues affecting MMC functionality. The tag is relevant for IT professionals and advanced users managing Windows environments.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    IIS and WSUS Failures on Windows Server: Bindings, 0x80070003, and Fixes

    IIS can appear to “refuse” a domain, WSUS post‑install can abort with 0x80070003, and small configuration mismatches in Windows Server often hide behind cryptic error messages—but the underlying causes are usually straightforward to diagnose and fix. This feature unpacks the most common IIS +...
    • WindowsForum AI
    • Thread
    • 0x80070003 bindings comexception contentdir host header iis iis bindings iiswebsite ip port bindings it administration mmc permissions post-installation registry server hardening troubleshooting windows server wsus
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News
  2. WindowsForum AI

    How to Fix

    When an error message reading "An unexpected error occurred in the WSUS Snap-in" appears on a Windows Server, it often signals a storm brewing beneath seemingly calm admin waters. For IT professionals, encountering a malfunction in the Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) management console can...
    • WindowsForum AI
    • Thread
    • cache clienterrors content management database dns error codes firewall iis memory limit mmc network powershell reboot reinstall services sql server troubleshooting update services windows server wsus
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News
  3. R

    Error at reading 'Open document' information in MMC

    Hi, we have the following setup: - Windows10 Pro Workstations - Windows Server 2016 Standard as Domaincontroller with an AD - Red Hat 4.8.5-39 Server with samba shares the following scenario happens: - a user creates an excel sheet and stores it on one of the samba shares - excel crashes and...
    • roediGERhard
    • Thread
    • active directory excel crash file locking mmc permissions samba sessions troubleshooting windows 10 windows server
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Server Forums
  4. Russell

    Windows 10 Apache version 2.4 web-server service will not start.

    Attention: windowsForum members: Included with this post are four Paint 3D tempsnip image files ( below ), plus a Paint 3D tempsnip image-file attachment, for your consideration. They are: This one shows one of my Dynu.com domain names ( i.e., "theholybible1.ddnsfree.com" - enclosed in a...
    • Russell
    • Thread
    • apache certificate configuration dynu error home edition httpd.conf internet management console mmc problem restart services ssl troubleshooting update virtualhost web server windows 10
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  5. E

    Windows 7 No Users Tab when Browsing for a Group Policy Object

    Hi, I was following this tutorial: Group Policy - Apply to a Specific User or Group in order to setup group policy for certain users/groups. However, when I got to the "Browse for a Group Policy Object" dialogue box, the only tab present was Computers, there is no tab for selecting specific...
    • EmmetD
    • Thread
    • configuration group policy local group mmc new user policy object troubleshooting user management windows
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  6. Repair and Fix Hard Drive and Disk Errors

    Repair and Fix Hard Drive and Disk Errors

    How to repair and fix your hard drive from within Windows. Determine if there is a problem with the hard disk in the form of file system corruption or bad sectors (disk errors). Analyze or export this data to make an assessment about the condition of your hard drive. Examins the chkdsk utility...
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    • analyze data error export fix guide hard disk errors hard drive hardware introduction microsoft management mmc repair software
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    • Media category: Windows 7 Forums
  7. A

    Windows 7 Help Request; re: Activating Windows 7

    Hello All - Trying to activate my legit copy of win7, having incredible amounts of frustration/difficulty Upon entering my product key, i get the 0x80070005 "Access is denied" error After some detective work, it appears that this problem is related to administrator/permission levels on the...
    • anon
    • Thread
    • access denied activation administrator command line error failed call frustration group policy legit copy microsoft mmc permissions product key secpol.msc support system settings tech support troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  8. C

    Windows 7 Can't manage my disk

    When I right click on Computer and select Manage I get the following error message: C:windows\system 32\mmcbase.DLL is not designed to run on windows or contains an error. Any ideas as to what the problem is and how to fix it? Running Windows 7 Home Premium x64
  9. E

    Windows 7 Help Needed: Guide to Install MMC Console for Faster Internet Connection

    :cool:hey guys is someone out there who can show or guide on any link on how to install mmc, I have downloaded this app before but after restoring my pc to default I forget how. this app can make your connection faster it can unlimit your connection through internet traffic. is there someone out...
  10. walkerpbus

    Windows 7 no Windows 7 Active Directory Users & Computers MMC Snap-in

    I have installed MOST of Active Directory but do not have the Windows 7 Active Directory Users & Computers MMC Snap-in. I cannot find it nor download it from the Microsoft download site. I cannot use the function at the present time. 1. Does it exist as a separate module? 2. Can anyone help...
    • walkerpbus
    • Thread
    • active directory computer help installation mmc module snap-in support users windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  11. F

    Windows 7 No internet connection on this computer and more problems???

    Hello, Today I used the computer in the morning and it worked fine with no problems. However when I started the computer later on, it came to a blue screen. Then I did a system restore on my windows 7 service pack 1 update which failed a week ago. Then I got an error saying it was unsuccesful...
    • franceds
    • Thread
    • blue screen configuration connection connection icon desktop devices error internet mmc network network issues network sharing problem router service pack support system restore troubleshooting update windows 7
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  12. Z

    Windows 7 MMC cannot open the file *.msc

    "MMC cannot open the file c:\windows\system32\secpol.msc This may be because the file does not exist, is not an MMC console, or was created by a later version of MMC.This may also be because you do not have sufficient privileges to access the file" is the error I receive when trying to...
    • ZiRiS
    • Thread
    • bits desktop management error file access help desk installation microsoft management mmc permissions privilege registry running msc security snap-in system specs troubleshooting update web services windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  13. 1

    Windows 7 MMC for windows 7

    Hi, how I do install MMC on windows 7?
  14. B

    Windows 7 MMC & Windows Explorer problems

    Folks, I have the following 2 problems and I appreciate your help in resolving these issues: 1. MMC - I opened the MMC to look at the event viewer & other logs and when I tried closing the MMC, I get this weird message something like "You must close all dialogs....", but I don't see any...
    • bart k
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    • crash dialog box error message event viewer file explorer logs mmc system restore troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  15. W

    Windows 7 Failure to connect to XP printer with Windows 7: NT 4.0 policy problem

    Hi Folks: I'm trying to connect to a network computer on an XP computer, using Windows 7. Windows 7 will find the printer on the XP computer okay, but when I right-mouse click and attempt to connect, it says "Windows cannot connect to the printer. The printer driver is not compatible with a...
    • wayrnayn
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    • compatibility connection drivers mmc network policy printer troubleshooting windows 7 windows xp
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  16. O

    Windows 7 Cannot locate gpedit.msc

    Hey, So i recently reformatted my computer and installed windows 7. Initially i didnt have my graphic card driver installed so the taskbar thumbnail previews would not appear as graphics but as tiles. once i installed the graphic card driver i went to this website to walk through re-enabling my...
    • osoulman
    • Thread
    • compatibility error file management gpedit.msc graphics driver installation mmc preview reformat registry software issues support system mechanic system repair system restore taskbar thumbnails troubleshooting windows 7 windows update
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  17. betwixt

    Windows 7 Print Management console could not create snap-in

    Hi there! Perhaps anyone any idea? I can't seem to get the print management snap-in to work for some reason? I tried installing/selecting all the administrative tools, but it doesn't help. I keep getting the message "MMC could not create the snap-in" when clicking print management. Thanks for...
    • betwixt
    • Thread
    • admin tools installation mmc printing snap-in system administration troubleshooting windows 10 windows error
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  18. S

    Windows 7 Win7 and TSMMC

    Greetings, Installed Windows 7 PRO, no issues...downloaded and installed Remote Server Adminstration Tools for Windows 7 for the purpose of using tsmmc.msc to administer numerous W2K3 servers on our domain. Here is my problem.....Opened up Remote Desktops and began to add the various servers...
    • SJUSDTech1
    • Thread
    • administration configuration control domain error mmc ownership remote desktop server support tools tsmmc w2k3 windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  19. Twilit Soul

    Windows 7 Don't have permission to access C Drive.

    [Just to state, I'm using an Asus laptop with Windows 7 RC version, 64-bit. Duo 2.0 GHz processor, 4 gigs of RAM, 512Mb of video ram] That's how it started, after I left the homegroup I created. I used MMC to change the owner back to my login name, and gave myself permission for everything I...
    • Twilit Soul
    • Thread
    • asus c drive compatibility error message file access hardware configuration home network homegroup installation issues mmc network access office 2007 permissions remote access software issues system administration tech support trial software windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  20. Z

    Windows 7 Admin pack and exchange tools

    Does anyone know how I can view more tabs in the active directory mmc that comes witht he winows 7 admin pack?, especially the terminal services profiel tab? Also is there an exchange add-in that lets me view exchange details in the same mmc?
    • zaphod1979
    • Thread
    • active directory add-ins admin pack exchange tools it management mmc profile tab system administration terminal services windows 7
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Software