Q232951: Err Msg: The Snap-in That Has Been Selected Failed to Initialize

Article: Q232951
Product(s): Internet Information Server
Version(s): winnt:4.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 11-JUL-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Internet Information Server 4.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you open the Microsoft Management Console (MMC), the following error
message appears:

  The snap-in that has been selected failed to initialize properly

After you click OK in the dialog box, all snap-ins fail to appear in the MMC.

CAUSE
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Mfc42u.dll is missing from the \Winnt\System32 directory.

RESOLUTION
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To replace this file, uninstall and reinstall the Windows NT Option Pack, and
reapply the latest service pack.

Additional query words:

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbiisSearch kbiis400
Version           : winnt:4.0
Issue type        : kbprb
Solution Type     : kbpending

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