(3 Easy Fixes) "MMC Could Not Create the Snap-in" Error in Windows

Published: 01 March 2024
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The "MMC could not create the snap-in" error has persisted over time and continues to trouble users occasionally. This error emerges when attempting to launch administrative tools like Event Viewer or Task Scheduler.

In some cases, this error might follow a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD), leading to crashes in one or more applications. Typically, the error is associated with a malfunctioning registry configuration of the snap-in. Here are several methods to resolve the "MMC could not create the snap-in" error and regain access to administrative tools in Windows.