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How can I create *.msc file? I see a lot of articles about creating snap-in's.

My goal is to create msc file so people can double click it and bring defined snap-in

Thanks

eddyuk
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  • .msc files are Management Console files which are used to "save" a MMC config, ie, all the loaded snapins for that instance. They do not include any snap-in implementations – Arie van Someren Mar 01 '12 at 18:29
  • So, if I want to create shortcut for snap in, how it's can be done? – eddyuk Mar 04 '12 at 15:28
  • Well, if you manually add your snap-in to MMC, then choose save as to save the current "setup". I assume that when your snapin is registered on a different PC, running MMC via the .msc file should probably work just fine. – Arie van Someren Mar 04 '12 at 18:02
  • It's kinda what i am doing now, and not entirely happy with it, since sometimes i need to alter msc configuration, depending on machine.. Anyways, thanks a lot for answer! – eddyuk Mar 05 '12 at 07:02
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    Msc files are just plain xml, you might be able to create them programmatically to suit your needs. Good luck – Arie van Someren Mar 05 '12 at 17:47

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open the MMC and import your snap in from

FILE>Add/Remove Snap

then

File>Save As

you get what you want. BTW, you could rename the console, change icon.. in the

File>Options

Jackie
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