Error
"MMC cannot open the file C:\Windows\System32\Devmgmt.msc this may be
because the file does not exist, is not an MMC console, or was created by a
later version of MMC, This may also be because you do not have sufficient
access rights to the file."
This error message comes up no matter how I try do open device manager.
Wether through control panel, my computer properties or from thr run line
typing devmgnt.msc.
I know I have suffient rights and I am able to access device manager in
normal windows xp
Has anybody seen this before and do you have any suggestions?

See if this applies:

You receive a “Cannot open <Snap-in Name>” error message when you try to
start MMC on a Windows XP-based computer:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=326574

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User

Windows XP Troubleshooting
http://www.winhelponline.com


"billonsite" <billonsite@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Error
> "MMC cannot open the file C:\Windows\System32\Devmgmt.msc this may be
> because the file does not exist, is not an MMC console, or was created by
> a
> later version of MMC, This may also be because you do not have sufficient
> access rights to the file."
> This error message comes up no matter how I try do open device manager.
> Wether through control panel, my computer properties or from thr run line
> typing devmgnt.msc.
> I know I have suffient rights and I am able to access device manager in
> normal windows xp
> Has anybody seen this before and do you have any suggestions?