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        Enable MMC Version 3 in Windows Server 2003 R2

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Published on Feb 23, 2006.
Last Modified on Feb 23, 2006.
Last Modified by ChrisSanders.
Rated 4 out of 5 based on 8 votes.

To unlock the newest version of the Microsoft Management Console in Windows Server 2003 R2 you will need to perform the following steps...

Windows Server 2003 R2 comes with the newest version of the Microsoft Management Console (MMC Version 3.0). However, in order to use this functionality you will have to unlock it in the system registry.

Run your registry editor (regedit.exe from the run prompt)
Navigate to HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\MMC
From the Edit menu, select New > Key
Enter the name as "UseNewUI" and select "OK"
Exit regedit.exe

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Chris Sanders is the network administrator for one of the largest public school systems in the state of Kentucky. Chris's specialties include general network administration, windows server 2003, wireless networking, and security. You can view Chris' personal website at www.chrissanders.org.

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Chris Sanders is a network consultant for KeeFORCE, one of the most popular network consulting firms in western Kentucky. Chris is the author of the book Practical Packet Analysis as well as several technical articles. His personal website at www.chrissanders.org contains a great deal of information, articles, and guides related to network administration, network security, packet analysis, and general information technology.