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spacegabx
Copper Contributor
Feb 14, 2020

Windows Server 2012 R2 Server Manager Shortcut

Hi All,

 

I just got create a new virtual machine of windows server 2012 R2. When every time I log in through remote, the server manager won't startup it showed me the error: "This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Please install a program or, if one is already installed, create an association in the Default Programs control panel''. 

 

I have attachment below the server manager won't open whenever I click it. but it will accessible if I go through right-clicking on 'This PC' and click 'Manage'. Is there also to fix because I want to always show up every time I logged in to the server.

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  • HidMov's avatar
    HidMov
    Steel Contributor
    Feb 15, 2020

    Hi spacegabx 

     

    The server manager application is located in c:\windows\system32\ServerManager.exe - can you check that the file is in the correct location? Does it open if you double click on it.

     

    The shortcut should have the following setup to find the server manager: 

     

    Target: %systemroom%\system32\ServerManager.exe

    Start in: %windir%\system32

     

    Can you check and see if everything is in the right place?

     

    Thanks,

    • spacegabx's avatar
      spacegabx
      Copper Contributor
      Feb 17, 2020
      Hello Hidmov,

      Everything works fine when I click on it. but I have noticed that the launcher is causing the error (see attached link). it's the same error as I'm referring it to.

      https://imgur.com/MzUDSBK

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