Windows 10: MMC could not create snap-in file in backup history file

Hello, Weekly Windows 10 backups have been done on an external disk, until it had a fatal hardware error. Switched backups to hard drive D and backups are working fine. However, I noticed that when I access the backup history file, to delete previous backups, there is a message that reads: MMC could not create a snap-in file, specifically "Element not found." Have run sfc /scannow and health & Restore for DISM. No integrity violations. Contacted Microsoft tech support chat. Was asked to re-install Windows 10 to resolve problem. The result is the same, the problem remains. I am not that

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MMC - Could not create the Snap-in

Having Windows 10 Version 1703 64-based on a HP Laptop.

Tried to install gpedit.msc, but continuously have error message

'MMC could not create the snap-in'

with 'CLSID: {8FCOB734-A0E1-11D1-A7D3-0000F87571E3}'

Have tried trolling Google with all suggestions

1) sfc /scannow - with no issues found

2) MMC could not create the snap-in - Google Suche

3) https://blog.multiplay.co.uk/2013/1...reate-snap-in-for-group-policy-object-editor/

4) http://computerstepbystep.com/group_policy_windows_xp.html

5) How To Fix MMC Could Not Create The Snap-in

Where one suggests to delete the 'CLSID: {8FCOB734-A0E1-11D1-A7D3-0000F87571E3}' in the registry to create a new clsid on reboot/restart, I cannot delete it as it returns as an error.

Have installed the gpedit.msc on my Tablet with no issues with same gpedit download.

Any clues

 

File History not running



Greetings,

I already tried asking this in Microsoft Answers. I see someone else has this problem.

How do I get File History to run automatically? I can get it to run once by clicking Settings > Update & Security > Backup > More options > Back up now. Turning it off and then on again doesn't help.

Settings shows the drive letter H: listing twice, which is weird.

A tutorial says you can reset File History without losing data. This is not the case. After resetting it I lost my settings. The data was still there, but clicking "Backup up now" begins backing up everything to a separate folder.

When I click Control Panel > System and Security > File History > Advanced settings > Open File History event logs to view recent events or errors, I get an error message saying:

End Snap-in
This snap-in is not responding.
To return to MMC and check the status of the snap-in, click Cancel.
If you choose to end the snap-in immediately, you will lose any unsaved
data. To end the snap-in now, click End Now.

I would appreciate any suggestions.

Thanks,
Shane.

 

MMC could not create the snap-in.

MMC could not create the snap-in. can't seem to get solution from community.