Questions tagged [snap-in]
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c# creating msc file
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

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TreeVIew icons not displaying in MMC Snap-in on Windows XP
We have developed a User Interface as an MMC snap-in but we’re having issues displaying icons inside a Treeview on Windows XP.
Basically, icons (.ico) added to ImageLists of a TreeView are simply not visible on Windows XP. We researched on the…

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How to detect when a user navigates away from MMC FormView?
I have an MMC snapin (MMC 3.0) with a ScopeNode that adds a Microsoft.ManagementConsole.FormView. This FormView is used to edit a script. If the script contains syntax errors I need to prevent the user from navigating away from the form until the…

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How to localize MMC snap-in (default actions, file menu, etc)
I am developing a MMC 3.0 snap-in and have a framework in place to localize all string literals at run-time.
However, the MMC inserts lots of 'default' menu items, actions and descriptions, none of which I can access programmatically. For example,…

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PowerShell: How to mount drive programatically from SnapIn
I am creating a suite of custom cmdlets and providers in C#. I also have a PowerShell SnapIn that takes care of registering the cmdlets and providers. I have exported a console session so that I can start PowerShell with the -PSConsoleFile…

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Referencing external assemblies from PowerShell snap-in
I'm developing a custom PowerShell snap-in, which references another project in the solution.
When I try to debug the snap-in (following [these instructions][1]), the assembly fails to load and my cmdlet fails with the message "Could not load file…

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Difference between plug-in, add-on, snap-in, extension?
While working with eclipse, Microsoft technologies etc. I have come across many different terms like plug-in, add-on, snap-in, extension, etc.
I want to know what is the exact meaning of each of them? When is one used?

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Change the data in a third-party mmc snap-in
There is 3-rd party application which is controlled by the console mmc, using a snap-in. What are some ways to interact with the data in this snap-in from the outside? (except of course the manual). There is a list of data I want to change, but it's…

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How do I control an MMC snap-in using PHP (or any other scripting language)?
I know that you can control an MMC snap-in using the MMC 2.0 Automation Object Model. I have not researched its capabilities, but I know that it is used with any of the .NET languages, (Visual C#, VB etc.)
I would like to know if there is any method…

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MMC crash in windows 10
On my Windows 10, mmc.exe crashes when I try to add the certificate snap-in. When I click "Ok" after having added the snap-in (computer account, local computer) the message: "Microsoft Management Console has stopped working" and I am offered a debug…

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Powershell Backup snap-in in win7
In Windows 7 32 bit machine I am trying to work with Powershell CMDETS for Backup and restore.
I downloaded iis7.psprov_x86.msi but it says that "Powershell snap in is part of windows operating system."
When I go and see the Turn windows feature on…
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Can't find snap-in in MMC
I try to register a sample of snap-in that was developed by Microsoft but I can't see it in the Add\Remove menu.
I use Win7 x64, the project is defined to x64 and I used InstallUtil.exe to install the DLL. According to the log the installation…

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debugging windows applications - event viewer in Win 7 32 bit
Been trying for days now to get around the MMC snap-in failed to create or initialize error for the Event Viewer. I have tried sfc /scannow, regsvr32, Dependency Walker, Win 7 repair disk, chkdsk, dumpbin /dependents and lately trying to install…

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compile vb6 snap-in ocx from command line
Is there any specific way to compile vb6 snap-in from command line?
I tried using this command:
vb6.exe /m project.vbp
It throws application error:
the instruction at 0x027... referenced at 0x000... The memory could
not be read.
But it was…

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Embedding MFC Dialog in MMC SnapIn
I created a few dialogs in MFC that are spawned from an MMC SnapIn. After review, I was told that it'd be better design to embed the dialogs in the SnapIn (in the Result Pane as a custom view).
The issue is that I have no idea how to do this: I'm…

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