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Free Image Format ConversionWhat is the Microsoft Management Console (MMC)?
The Microsoft Management Console (MMC) is a toolbox that allows Windows users to administer multiple services through a single interface.
While there are multiple ways to manage Windows computers, the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) is a useful tool that often goes unnoticed. Additionally, most Windows management tools, such as Device Manager, Event Viewer, Disk Management, Microsoft Exchange Server, Active Directory, and more, are natively compatible with MMC, making it easy to use them within the console. The Management Console allows you to delve into detailed information about Windows system services installed on your computer, which might provide more insight than what you'd get from a brief overview in Task Manager.
It serves as a quick and convenient tool for starting and stopping major Windows services. Advanced service configuration is done in the Services module of the Microsoft Management Console.
In short, consoles provide you with a quick way to access common tools on a Windows PC, and you can even share consoles with others. The Navigation pane, Details pane, and Actions pane on the console page make using these tools very simple. In general, using and customizing MMC as well as adding tools (also called snap-ins) is a fairly straightforward task.
4 Ways to Launch the Microsoft Management Console
Are you looking for ways to launch the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) on your Windows computer? Depending on your needs, here are four simple methods to choose from:
Method 1: Open MMC with the Run Command in Windows
You can open MMC on a Windows computer through the Command Prompt. The process is straightforward:
Step 1: Press Windows + R to open the Run command, type mmc, and press Enter.
Step 2. Click Yes when prompted.
Step 3. The MMC window opens.
Method 2: Starting MMC from the Command Prompt
You can also open the Microsoft Management Console from the Command Prompt.
Step 1: Click the "Start" menu, and type cmd.
Step 2. Under Command Prompt, select Run as administrator, and click Yes when prompted.
Step 3: Type mmc in the Command Prompt window, and then press Enter to start the Microsoft Management Console.
Method 3: Start MMC with Windows PowerShell
You can also open MMC by using Windows PowerShell.
Step 1: Open Windows Search, and then type Windows PowerShell.
Step 2: In the search results, click Run as administrator to launch Windows PowerShell.
< b > Step 3. < /b > Once the Command Prompt is open, type < b > mmc < /b > and press < b > Enter < /b > . This will open the Microsoft Management Console.
Method 4: Starting MMC with a Desktop Shortcut
You can create a desktop shortcut on your Windows PC to launch MMC. This is a good idea because it lets you access the Microsoft Management Console more quickly after you have created the desktop shortcut. To create a desktop shortcut for MMC, follow these steps:
Step 1: Right-click on an empty area of the desktop, select "New" and then click "Shortcut."
Step 2: Under Location for your project, type the following directory:
In American English, "%windir%\system32\mmc.exe" would be translated to Chinese as "Windows安装目录%\System32\mmc.exe". Here, "%windir%" typically refers to the main installation directory of the Windows operating system, such as "C:\Windows".
Step 3: Name the shortcut and click “Finish.”
<Step 4> You can now open MMC by using the shortcut you created.
How to Use the Microsoft Management Console
Major uses of MMCs include:
How to Add a Snap-in
Without them, MMC is just a hollow toolbox. So how do you use it once an application is loaded? To create a console for a selected application on a Windows machine, you first need to know how to add a program (a snap-in) to the Microsoft Management Console. Here are the steps to add a snap-in:
Step 1: Click the "File" menu in the upper left corner of the MMC window, and then choose "Add/Remove Snap-in..."
Step 2: Click on the program you wish to add under Available Snap-ins, and then select Add in front of the listing of applications. For some programs, you will be prompted to add them to the MMC; just follow the prompts for the program you want to add.
3. Click OK at the bottom of the dialog box to add the selected program to the Microsoft Management Console.
How to delete a management unit
You might also need to remove the management unit from the Microsoft Management Console. To do this, follow these steps:
Step1: Click "File" in the top left corner of the MMC main page, and then choose "Add/Remove Snap-in..."
(2) Under Selected management units, click the management unit that you want to delete, and then click Delete.
Step 3: Click OK to return to the main MMC screen.
How to Save an MMC Configuration to the Windows Desktop
For any console you create in MMC, it's advisable to save it on your desktop for easy access when needed. Here's how to save an MMC configuration on the Windows desktop: 1. Open the MMC console. 2. Click "File" on the menu bar. 3. Select "Save As." 4. In the "Save Console" dialog box that appears, choose the location to save, typically the "Desktop" for convenience. 5. In the "File name" field, enter a descriptive name for the console file. 6. Ensure the "File type" is set to "Microsoft Management Console File (*.msc). 7. Click "Save." 8. You will now see a file with a .msc extension on your desktop. Double-click it to open the saved console. This way, every time you need to use the console, simply double-click the shortcut on your desktop.
Step 1: In the Microsoft Management Console window, click File.
Step 2. Choose Save As... and enter the name you want to save your console as.
Step 3: To open the console on the desktop, make sure you save to Desktop.
After you add snap-ins to MMC, they appear in the left pane of the console root. To use any snap-in, simply click it with the left mouse button, and it opens in the Details pane.
How to manage MMC access
Depending on how you use the Microsoft Management Console, you can set up access options for the program to have the greatest control over it.
Step 1. Open the MMC and click on “File” in the top-left corner of the window.
Step 2. Click "Options".
Click on “Options” 
Step 3: In the dialog box that appears, choose an option under “Console mode,” then click your preferred mode.
& Step 4 > Click "Apply" and then "OK" to save your changes.
Final Award
Microsoft Management Console (MMC) is an excellent tool for managing specific programs on your Windows computer. It makes using these programs easier by eliminating the need to switch between windows. As mentioned in the article, there are several ways to launch MMC. Furthermore, for most people having trouble using the program, we've provided information above on how to get started with MMC on your Windows PC.
Microsoft Management Console FAQs
You can also find your answer among the options below:
**How do I open the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) in Windows 10?** To open the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) on Windows 10, follow these steps: 1. Click the **Start** button in the bottom left corner of the screen or press the **Win key** on your keyboard. 2. Type **"mmc"** in the search bar, then press the **Enter** key. 3. This will open the Microsoft Management Console. If prompted to run as an administrator, click **"Yes"**. Alternatively, you can open MMC using the Command Prompt: 1. Press **Win + X**, then choose **"Command Prompt (Admin)"** or **"PowerShell (Admin)"**. 2. In the Command Prompt window, type **"mmc"** and press the **Enter** key. The Microsoft Management Console should now be launched and ready for use.
There are several ways to access the Microsoft Management Console in Windows 10, and one of them is through the Run command. Press Windows + R keys to open the Run command box on your computer, type "mmc" in the field, and then hit Enter. This will launch the Microsoft Management Console interface.
**How to install Microsoft Management Console on Windows 10?** To install Microsoft Management Console (MMC) on Windows 10, follow these steps: 1. Click on the search box on the taskbar or press `Win + S` keys to open Search. 2. Type `features` in the search box and select "Turn Windows features on or off." 3. In the "Windows Features" window, scroll down and find `MMC 3.0` (Microsoft Management Console 3.0). 4. Check the checkbox next to `MMC 3.0`. 5. Click the "OK" button. The system will start installing or enabling the selected components, which may take some time. 6. After installation, you'll be prompted to restart your computer. Choose to restart immediately or later, as needed. Once this process is complete, MMC should be successfully installed on your Windows 10 system. You can run it by searching for `mmc.exe` in the search bar.
Though the Microsoft Management Console comes pre-installed on Windows PCs, you might need to reinstall the program for some reason. If that's the case, you'll need to copy the mmm.exe file from another PC running the same version of Windows as your computer, and then paste it into the File Explorer on your machine. Here's a full guide on how to do that:
- 1. On the computer where you want to copy mmm.exe, open File Explorer and navigate to "This PC."
2. Double-click on the drive where Windows is installed, which is usually Local Disk (C:) for most computers.
3. Navigate to the Windows folder and open it.
4. Proceed to the System32 folder and search for mmc.exe.
5. Select the file and copy it to an external drive.
6. Connect the external drive to your computer, open File Explorer, and copy the mmm.exe file.
7. Navigate to the System32 directory, just as you did before, and paste the mmm.exe file into this directory.
8. Launch the installer to open the Microsoft Management Console on your computer.
**How can I resolve issues with creating new documents in the Microsoft Management Console?**
Some Windows users have reported issues when creating new documents through the Microsoft Management Console; if you're experiencing the same, try the following methods to resolve it:
- Run the System File Checker
- Update Windows
- Uninstall and Reinstall MMC
- Reset your PC without deleting files