A hotfix rollup package is available for Microsoft Management Console (MMC) in Windows Server 2003, in Windows XP, and in Windows Vista. This hotfix rollup package resolves the following issues that occur when you use an MMC snap-in.

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Issue 1

The MMC snap-in exits unexpectedly, and you receive the following error message:

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Issue 2

Some items on a shortcut menu are missing when you right-click an item in an MMC snap-in. For example, when you use Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007, and then you right-click the Task Sequences node, the following menu items are missing:

•	New
•	Import
•	Create Task Sequence Media
•	Give feedback

These menu items appear only if you right-click this node again.

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Issue 3

When you drag a view in an MMC snap-in and then drop the view, the drag-and-drop operation fails. However, the view does not appear in the parent location or in the target location. In this situation, the view is missing until you update the MMC snap-in window.

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Windows Vista service pack information

To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Windows Vista. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

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Windows Vista hotfix information

A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.

If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.

Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site: Note The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.

Prerequisites

To apply this hotfix, you must have Windows Vista installed on the computer.

Restart requirement

You must restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace a previously released hotfix.

File information

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time item in Control Panel.

Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 file information notes

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The files that apply to a specific product, milestone (RTM, SPn), and service branch (LDR, GDR) can be identified by examining the file version numbers as shown in the following table. Version Product Milestone Service branch 6.0.6000.20xxx Windows Vista RTM LDR

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The .manifest files and the .mum files that are installed in each environment are listed separately in the "Additional file information for Windows Server 2008 and for Windows Vista" section. These files and their associated .cat (security catalog) files are critical to maintaining the state of the updated component. The .cat files are signed with a Microsoft digital signature. The attributes of these security files are not listed.

For all supported x86-based versions of Windows Vista

File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform
Mmcex.dll	6.0.6000.20686	413,696	25-Sep-2007	03:09	x86
Mmcndmgr.dll	6.0.6000.20686	2,165,248	25-Sep-2007	03:06	x86

For all supported x64-based versions of Windows Vista

File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform
Mmcndmgr.dll	6.0.6000.20686	3,332,096	25-Sep-2007	03:58	x64
Mmcndmgr.dll	6.0.6000.20686	2,165,248	25-Sep-2007	03:06	x86

For more information about software update terminology, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

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Windows Server 2003 hotfix information

A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.

If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.

Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site: Note The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.

Prerequisites

To apply this hotfix, you must have Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 installed on the computer. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Restart requirement

You must restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace a previously released hotfix.

File information

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time item in Control Panel.

Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 2, x86-based versions

File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform	SP requirement
Mmcex.dll	5.2.3790.4327	397,312	07-Jul-2008	09:37	x86	SP2
Mmcndmgr.dll	5.2.3790.4327	1,873,408	07-Jul-2008	09:37	x86	SP2

Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 2, Itanium-based versions

File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform	SP requirement	Service branch
Mmcex.dll	5.2.3790.4327	397,312	07-Jul-2008	07:52	x86	SP2	Not Applicable
Mmcndmgr.dll	5.2.3790.4327	6,084,096	07-Jul-2008	07:52	IA-64	SP2	Not Applicable
Wmmcex.dll	5.2.3790.4327	397,312	07-Jul-2008	07:52	x86	SP2	WOW
Wmmcndmgr.dll	5.2.3790.4327	1,873,408	07-Jul-2008	07:52	x86	SP2	WOW

Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 2, x64-based versions

File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform	SP requirement	Service branch
Mmcex.dll	5.2.3790.4327	397,312	07-Jul-2008	08:23	x86	SP2	Not Applicable
Mmcndmgr.dll	5.2.3790.4327	3,963,392	07-Jul-2008	08:23	x64	SP2	Not Applicable
Wmmcex.dll	5.2.3790.4327	397,312	07-Jul-2008	08:23	x86	SP2	WOW
Wmmcndmgr.dll	5.2.3790.4327	1,873,408	07-Jul-2008	08:23	x86	SP2	WOW

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Windows XP hotfix information

A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem.

If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, submit a request to Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.

Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site: Note The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.

Prerequisites

To apply this hotfix, you must have Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) installed on the computer.

Restart requirement

You must restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace a previously released hotfix.

File information

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time item in Control Panel.

Windows XP with Service Pack 2

File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform	SP requirement
Cic.dll	5.2.3790.2612	148,480	11-Jan-2006	01:19	x86	SP2
Mmc.exe	5.2.3790.2612	1,353,728	09-Jan-2006	23:12	x86	SP2
Mmc30.dll	5.2.3790.4136	184,320	31-Aug-2007	09:16	x86	SP2
Mmc30r.dll	5.2.3790.2560	28,672	01-Jul-2007	04:55	x86	SP2
Mmcbase.dll	5.2.3790.2612	163,328	11-Jan-2006	01:19	x86	SP2
Mmcex.dll	5.2.3790.4136	397,312	31-Aug-2007	09:16	x86	SP2
Mmcexr.dll	5.2.3790.2560	40,960	01-Jul-2007	04:56	x86	SP2
Mmcfxc.dll	5.2.3790.4136	106,496	31-Aug-2007	09:16	x86	SP2
Mmcfxcr.dll	5.2.3790.2560	6,656	01-Jul-2007	04:56	x86	SP2
Mmcndmgr.dll	5.2.3790.4136	1,872,896	01-Sep-2007	11:10	x86	SP2
Mmcperf.exe	5.2.3790.2612	33,792	09-Jan-2006	23:45	x86	SP2
Mmcs.chm	Not Applicable	149,687	01-Jul-2007	11:54	Not Applicable	SP2
Mmcshext.dll	5.2.3790.2612	61,440	11-Jan-2006	01:19	x86	SP2

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Known issue

This hotfix is one of the prerequisites for installing Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007. However, when you run the prerequisite checker for Configuration Manager 2007, the prerequisite checker displays the following warning message even though the hotfix was already installed:In this situation, verify that you have successfully installed this hotfix and ignore this warning message.

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Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section. This problem was first corrected in Windows Vista Service Pack 1.

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