Microsoft KB Archive/216832

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Cannot Start Microsoft Management Console Component from a Command Line

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Server

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SYMPTOMS
When you attempt to start the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) Performance Monitor tool from a command line, you may be unable to do so.

CAUSE
This behavior can occur if you type sysmon. You must include the file extension when starting MMC components from a command line.

RESOLUTION
To resolve this behavior, type sysmon.msc.

MORE INFORMATION
The following Management Saved Console (.msc) files are included with Windows 2000:


 * Certmgr.msc
 * Compmgmt.msc
 * Devmgmt.msc
 * Dfrg.msc
 * Diskmgmt.msc
 * Dnsmgmt.msc
 * Eventvwr.msc
 * Faxserv.msc
 * Fsmgmt.msc
 * Gpedit.msc
 * Ias.msc
 * Lusmgr.msc
 * Ntmsmgr.msc
 * Ntmsoprq.msc
 * Perfmon.msc
 * Sysmon.msc

Additional query words:

Keywords : kbenv kbtool

Version : WINDOWS:2000

Platform : WINDOWS

Issue type : kbprb

Technology :