Cannot initialize the snap-in error in the MMC console

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The article concerns the following application versions:

• Kaspersky Security Center 11 (version 11.0.0.1131)
• Kaspersky Security Center 10 Service Pack 3 (version 10.5.1781.0)
• Kaspersky Security Center 10 Service Pack 2 Maintenance Release 1 (version 10.4.343.0)

When starting the Management console or when switching between the groups of managed computers, the "MMC cannot initialize the snap-in" error may occur:

Solution

To fix the issue, try the following: 

1. Close Kaspersky Security Center.
2. Delete the Kaspersky Security Center file with no extension from the folder:
   <system_disk>:\Users\<user_account>\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\MMC\  

If the file is not present in the folder, use the standard search to find it.

Information about managed computers, groups, tasks and policies will be saved. 

What to do if the issue persists

If the issue persists, contact the operating system manufacturer.

Useful references

How to get Kaspersky Security Center 10 trace files

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