How to fix MMC could not create the snap-in while opening task scheduler?

Question

I tried opening task scheduler using tasksched.msc and from control panel > administrative tools same issue.

Answer 1

Hi,

Microsoft Management Console (MMC) is a built-in feature in Windows operating system that lets you manage snap-in on the go. Snap-ins are basic component of a console. Sometimes, snap-ins may not work properly, especially if the registry configuration of a snap-in is broken. If you're going to look on the error message, you'll notice the CLSID:FX:{c7b8fb06-bfe1-4c2e-9217-7a69a95bbac4} which can help us investigate and isolate the issue. That said, you may need to modify the Windows registry.

Disclaimer: Serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly by using Registry editor or by using another method. These problems might require that you reinstall the operating system, and Microsoft cannot guarantee that it can be solved. Modify the registry at your own risk.

If you want to proceed, follow these steps to troubleshoot your the issue with MMC.

1. Press the Windows key + R on your keyboard, then type in regedit.
2. In the left pane, navigate to this location: "*HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\MMC\SnapIns* FX:{c7b8fb06-bfe1-4c2e-9217-7a69a95bbac4}"
3. Right-click on the folder, then click Export. (This will let you backup the registry key into .reg file)
4. Right-click onto it again, then click Delete.
5. Click Yes when the confirmation box appears.
6. Close the Windows Registry, and restart your computer.

After restarting your computer, Windows should automatically generate the required registry configuration for the Task Scheduler and solves the problem.

Note: Backup the registry first before modifying it. Check this article to learn how to backup and restore the registry in Windows*. (Simply choose the operating system that is running on your computer on the drop-down).*

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Answer 2

1. In the left pane, navigate to this location: "*HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\MMC\SnapIns* FX:{c7b8fb06-bfe1-4c2e-9217-7a69a95bbac4}"
2. Right-click on the folder, then click Export. (This will let you backup the registry key into .reg file)
3. Right-click onto it again, then click Delete.
4. Click Yes when the confirmation box appears.
5. Close the Windows Registry, and restart your computer.

After restarting your computer, Windows should automatically generate the required registry configuration for the Task Scheduler and solves the problem.

Note: Backup the registry first before modifying it. Check this article to learn how to backup and restore the registry in Windows*. (Simply choose the operating system that is running on your computer on the drop-down).*

Hello Carlos.

I have followed the steps exactly, as you have described and FX:{c7b8fb06-bfe1-4c2e-9217-7a69a95bbac4} Key has disappeared at all, plus I am still facing an MMC error issue:

Answer 3

I have a different CLSID: FX:{b05566ad-fe9c-4363-be-7a4cbb7cb510}

Should I try the same steps and look for my particular ID?

Answer 4

Carlos way of fixing the issue did not work for me instead what I did is that I have downloaded the RSAT or Remote Server Administration Tools for Win 10 in my case to match my win 10 version, in my case win 10 v1803, if you want to determine your win 10 ver, type in the search bar or cmd : winver, this will give you the exact windows version you are running. and then download your RSAT accordingly to your windows version.