The file c:\windows\system32\services.msc cannot open from MMC

[smithe]

I am unable to open Services, Event Viewer, User Management. I can't open anything. Any ideas? Thanks.

 

[smah]

Why can you not? Is there any error message?

 

[linney]

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/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;326574

Is there a problem with Environmental Paths?

"Snap-in Failed to Initialize" Error Message When You Open Microsoft Management Console

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;826282&Product=winxp

Can you open it from Safe Mode, or from Normal Mode, as any other user?

Will System Restore get you back to when everything worked?

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Try the free version of "Ewido" now called "AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5"

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Windows Defender

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx