About this tag
Snap-ins are management tools used within the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) to administer Windows components like Active Directory, Print Management, and Event Viewer. Users on WindowsForum.com frequently encounter errors related to snap-ins, such as "The directory schema is not accessible" when using Active Directory Users and Computers, "This snap-in may not be used with this edition of Windows" when trying to set a password to not expire, or "MMC has detected an error in a snap-in and will unload it" when launching VAM. Other issues include high CPU utilization with the Print Management snap-in, crashes when deleting an RODC, and the MMC waiting for all snap-ins to complete. These discussions highlight common troubleshooting scenarios for IT professionals and Windows administrators.
  1. D

    Active Directory Users and Computers

    Hello! After I add this feature (AD UC) and acces AD UC I am getting this. The directory schema is not accessible because: An invalid directory pathname was passed. For this reason the new menu may be inaccurate, and extension snap-ins may not work properly. Is anyone who has ever encountered...
    • dragustelian
    • Thread
    • access active directory computer directory error extensions image format schema snap-in users
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Server Forums
  2. MikeHawthorne

    Windows 10 Error Setting Password to Not Expire: Understanding Snap-ins in Windows

    Hi My friend it getting the title message when he tries to get to the option that will let him set his password to not expired. I have no idea what this means, I've never seen anything about Snapins before in all the time I've been using computers. Searching I found this...
  3. goldencore

    Windows 8 Windows 8.1 Question

    I opened my Event Log after that i got a NET Framework unhandled exception and a new pop up (Windows Management Console) came and said "Waiting for all snap-ins to complete" and i can't minimize it so i restarted my computer and i am worried if there will be any damage on my laptop. thanks :)
    • goldencore
    • Thread
    • error message event log laptop issues management console net framework popup restart snap-in unhandled exception windows 8.1
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  4. 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
  5. JackHayward

    Windows 7 Deploying Group Policy without a Domain

    Hi! I've got an annoying problem. Our business has a Domain, with approx. 100 PC's. We've just recieved about 10 laptops for people to use outside of the office, so, they can't be connected to the domain. For obvious reasons, they need to be restricted. On one of the laptops, I used the Group...
    • JackHayward
    • Thread
    • administrator configuration deployment domain enterprise export group policy import it solutions laptop management network restrictions settings snap-in windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  6. A

    Windows 7 Understanding Snap-Ins: Are They a Virus or Just a Feature?

    Hello Recently when I remotely log in to my computer I see a strange behaviour; I see some messages for "snap-in"; like "creating snap in" and ...; could you please let me know what snap-in is? isn't a virus or some malicious software? Please let me know to help me be relieved thanks
    • ali822
    • Thread
    • computer help malware remote access snap-in system messages tech support user inquiry windows issues
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
  7. 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
  8. J

    Windows 7 DNS admin snap in issue

    hi, i am running windows 7 enterprise and running into an issue with the DNS admin snap in. i cannot use it to connect to DNS servers we have in other domains. when i try, it says access denied. this is after i have gone into the credential vault and added the server and credentials i am trying...
    • jesster
    • Thread
    • access denied administrator credential vault dns domain network remote server snap-in windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  9. S

    VIDEO Context Menu Manager Problem!

    I'm having trouble wanting to access the Administrator when pulse: Start - Right click on Computer - Admin, a window of a program I have ever installed "context menu platinum - VERSION UREGISTERED Register and leave me alone and countdown from 100. someone who can help ... that file is...
    • skarpox
    • Thread
    • access administrator compmgmtlauncher computer context menu error help installation management problem right click snap-in software support troubleshooting unregistered users version video windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  10. 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
  11. J

    Windows 7 MMC could not create the snap-in.

    I'm trying to access our Active Directory Users and Computers using the 2003 Server Tool Kit but it says: MMC could not create the snap-in. Any ideas?
    • Josh123
    • Thread
    • active directory error mmc server 2003 snap-in toolkit troubleshooting
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  12. N

    Windows Vista Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in: "Snap-in failed to initialize

    Hi I recently right clicked my computer and went to manage as I was going to change some drive letters via this process. However i keep getting the following error. Snap-in failed to initialize. Name: Computer Management CLSID:{58221C67-EA27-11CF-ADCF-00AA00Ai0033} I have found one...
    • nomidara
    • Thread
    • clsid computer management drive letter error management console mmc snap-in system restore troubleshooting windows vista
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support