Open RSoP as an MMC snap-in

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

To open RSoP as an MMC snap-in

• Using the Windows interface

• Using a command line

Using the Windows interface

1. Open Microsoft Management Console.

2. On the File menu, click Add/Remove Snap-in.

3. On the Standalone tab, click Add.

4. In the Available Standalone Snap-in box, click Resultant Set of Policy, and then click Add.

Notes

• To open Microsoft Management Console, click Start, click Run, type mmc, and then click OK.

• You must add a Resultant Set of Policy snap-in to Microsoft Management Console (MMC) for each new RSoP query.

Using a command line

1. Open Command Prompt.

2. Do one of the following:

   • To open RSoP as an MMC snap-in and display RSoP logging mode for the currently logged on user and computer, type:

     rsop.msc

   • To open RSoP as an MMC snap-in and display RSoP logging mode for the specified namespace and target computer, type:

     **rsop.msc /RsopNamespace:NameSpace/RsopTargetComp:**TargetComputer

     Note

This syntax is intended for use with a WMI script.

Note

• To open a command prompt, click Start, point to All programs, point to Accessories, and then click Command prompt.

Information about functional differences

• Your server might function differently based on the version and edition of the operating system that is installed, your account permissions, and your menu settings. For more information, see Viewing Help on the Web.

See Also

Concepts

Run RSoP
Access RSoP data for an existing computer and user (logging mode)