Syntax pattern from Microsoft Learn; replace placeholders and choose only one documented alternative before use.
mmc <path>\<filename>.msc [/a] [/64] [/32]mmc command
Using mmc command-line options, you can open a specific mmc console, open mmc in author mode, or specify that the 32-bit or 64-bit version of mmc is opened. This guide lists the documented syntax and parameters for mmc; check Microsoft Learn for version, role and execution-context requirements.
Documented syntax
mmc <path>\<filename>.msc [/a] [/64] [/32]The linked Microsoft Learn article is the upstream authority. Availability may depend on Windows release, role, optional feature or interactive tool context.
Syntax pattern
Parameters, options and clauses
| Option / clause | Description |
|---|---|
<path><filename>.msc | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
/a | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/64 | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
<path> | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
<filename> | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
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