Windows uses an administrative tool called consoles to manage the software, hardware, and network components. Microsoft Management Consoles(MMC) manages these consoles.
MMC hosts various tools. One of them is snap-in. Snap-ins are nothing but the utility programs like Device Manager, Registry Editor, Policy Editor, etc.
Most users have reported seeing an error while working on these snap-ins. Either when they strat the snap-ins or in the midway. The complete error message is as shown below.
Microsoft Management Console has stopped working. A problem caused the problem to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available.
In this article, we have curated some fixes to help you overcome the error.
Fix 1: Open the Snap-ins from the Local Computer Certificate Store
Try this fix if you particularly see this error while you add a snap-in to the MMC.
1. Open the Run Dialog with the keys Windows+R.
2. Type certlm.msc, and hold the keys Ctrl+Shift+Enter.
3. If you see a UAC window requesting permissions, click on the Yes button.
4. Certificates window opens. Add the snap-ins here.
Check if this helps.
Fix 2: Run an SFC Scan
1. Open the Run Dialog with the keys Windows+R.
2. In the Dialog, type cmd, and hold the keys Ctrl+Shift+Enter.
3. In the User Access window that opens up asking for permission, click on the Yes button.
4. Now, the Command Prompt window opens up in Admin Mode.
5. Enter the below command and press Enter.
sfc /scannow
6. Wait till the scan finishes.
7. Restart the System.
Fix 3: Run a DISM Scan
1. Open the Run Dialog with the keys Windows+R.
2. In the Dialog, type cmd, and hold the keys Ctrl+Shift+Enter.
3. In the User Access window that opens up asking for permission, click on the Yes button.
4. The Command Prompt window opens with Admin rights.
5. Enter the below commands one after the other and press Enter.
Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
6. Restart the System once the scan finishes.
Fix 4: Run a Checkdsk Scan.
1. Open the Run Dialog with the keys Windows+R.
2. In the Dialog, type cmd, and hold the keys Ctrl+Shift+Enter.
3. In the UAC window that opens up asking for permission, click on the Yes button.
4. In the Elevated Command Prompt window, enter the below command and press Enter.
chkdsk C: /r
NOTE: We are specifying the C drive as the Windows OS is installed in the C drive. Check where the Windows is installed and specify the appropriate Drive letter.
5. Wait patiently till the scan finishes.
6. Restart the System.
Fix 5: Ensure your Windows is up to date
1. Open the Run Dialog with the keys Windows+R.
2. Type the below command and hit Enter.
ms-settings:windowsupdate
3. In the appearing window, click on the Windows Update.
4. In the appearing window, click on Check for updates.
5. System will check for the updates and notify when the new updates release.
6. Install the updates.
7. Restart your System.
That’s All Guys !
We hope this article has been informative. Kindly comment and let us know the fix that helped you.