SQL Server Configuration Manager snap in not getting created by Microsoft Manager Console

Question

I just installed SQL Server 2008 Express with Advanced Services.  I want to enable FILESTREAM so I can install the AdventureWorks sample database.  The instructions at this page:  http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc645923.aspx say:
On the Start menu, point to All Programs, point to Microsoft SQL Server 2008, point to Configuration Tools, and then click SQL Server Configuration Manager.
When I open SQL Server Configuration Manager I get an error message:  "MMC could not create the snap in, the snap in might not have been installed correctly.  Name:  SQL Server Configuration Manager."  Then it gives me a CLSID.
On this page:  http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms174212.aspx it says:  "Microsoft Management Console (mmc.exe) uses the SQLServerManager10.msc file in the Windows System32 folder to open SQL Server Configuration Manager."
I looked in the System32 folder and, sure enough, the file SQLServerManager10.msc is in there.  It's XML inside the file.
Please help.  I really need to get this SQL Server Configuration Manager working so I can enable FILESTREAM data and install the database.  I appreciate any help you can give.
--goldenthroat

Answer 1

I'd try this first; 
Go to the Run from the Start menu and type mmc and press enter to open an empty console. Under the File menu select "Add/Remove Snap-in". Click "Add" under Console Root and select the "Microsoft SQL Enterprise Manager" snap-in. Close windows until you are back to the mmc, and you can rename the "console1.msc" to default name which is "SQL Server Enterprise Manager.MSC" and save it under C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\80\Tools\Binn (Default location of SQL Server 2000) - Obviously you want your 2008 installation folder and unfortunately I don't have it so I couldn't point you to it... http://weblogs.sqlteam.com/