Event Viewer snap-in fails to initialize

When you attempt to start an application, the Windows Installer dialog for that application, or for a different application, may start automatically. You may be able to terminate the dialog after several Cancel commands.

When you try to start the Security Center service in Windows XP, one of the following error messages may appear, and the service does not start.

Unable to start the Server service in Windows XP

Error Add or Remove Programs has been restricted. Please check with your administrator.

Reinstalling and fixing Disk Defragmenter in Windows XP

When you double-click an event log entry to view more details about the event, nothing may happen.

When you open the Computer Management console (compmgmt.msc), the following error message may appear, and the Performance Logs and Alerts Snap-in may be missing in the left pane.

Turn on Automatic Updates button in Security Center applet causes an error message.

Single command-line to fix the "Browse for more pictures" link in the User Accounts applet.

"Access is Denied " error may occur while selecting "Manage" from the My Computer context menu.

Incorrect User Agent string causes weird problems when visiting Windows Update site.

Error Setup library comsetup.dll could not be loaded, or function OcEntry could not be found.

  

Error Automation server can't create object when you view general system information about your computer in Help and Support Center