2003 Server - None of the MMC pieces work (event viewer, services, computer mgmt)

mmc cannot open file c:\windows\system32\services.msc.

 

this happens on of computer management links.  server not part of domain.

it 2003 standard ed. sp2.

 

i have same issue xp machine after applying sp3.

 

thanks,

tracy

have test on 1 of following 2 steps:

a.1. go windows\system32 folder , mmc.exe (microsoft managment console).

a.2. if there, go tools --- folder options --- file types , msc extension, highlight , go change button, browse system32 folder , click on mmc.exe.

b. can click on dfrg.msc (c:\windows\system32\dfrg.msc) , open with, browse system32 folder , mmc.exe. don't forget check box open files this program.

if issue persists, please refer following kb article:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326574

it mentioned 4 files, check version of these files on system see if different. if so, backup files , copy same files working computer replace current ones.

note: may need register 3 dll files after replacement. method run "regsvr32 <dllfilename>".

if still fail fix issue, please provide whole error message unmodified.

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