vincev123
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problem with running .msc snap-in unser Administrative Tools
I have upgraded Windows XP SP1 to SP2 and I noticed that the ".msc" components under Administrative Tools do not run anymore. These are: comexp.msc, secpol.msc,services.msc,co
When I double-click on these under Adminstrative Tools menu to run them , I get the error "path not found". Doing a search I found all these files under \windows\system32 folder.
Therefore it must have something to do with these files are registered or a security setting.
Also trying to RUN these files under Start--> Run has the same effect: files not recognized.
How can I gain access back to these files? Suggestions, pls?
When I double-click on these under Adminstrative Tools menu to run them , I get the error "path not found". Doing a search I found all these files under \windows\system32 folder.
Therefore it must have something to do with these files are registered or a security setting.
Also trying to RUN these files under Start--> Run has the same effect: files not recognized.
How can I gain access back to these files? Suggestions, pls?
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Hmm..I made it clear that all the "*.msc" files are present under the \windows\system32 folder..Even though they are they cannot be run. Other recommendations?
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It worked like a charm..Apparently WinXP lost the file extension association between the msc files and MMC.exe. Once restored everything works fine..thanks guys!
Both answers contributed to the solution so I have split the points.
Both answers contributed to the solution so I have split the points.
Open my computer-click Tools-Folder options-go to "view"-check the radio button "show hidden files and folders"-uncheck "hide file extensions for known file types".
Click the start button->chose search from the list->chose "for files and folders". Search under all files and folders for: comexp.msc or the others.
Good Luck!!