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mmc.exe

Associated Program: Microsoft Windows

Programm Category: Operating System Software

What is mmc.exe

Microsoft Management Console is an integrated feature in the later versions of Windows operating systems, launched when you execute the file mmc.exe. This is a system file that should not be disabled. Basically, you launch the file when you access any of the snap-ins in the Control Panel. In other words, when you utilize any of the administrative tools on your system, you are using the executable file. The MMC is where the snap-ins reside. They cannot reside anywhere else except in the console. Users can find the file in C:\Windows\System 32\mmc.exe. This is a Windows-protected file. The file comes in several different sizes, generally between 796 KB and 829 KB. File sizes and versions are usually determined by their image hashes. While the file is safe to have on the computer, there have been quite a few reports where the process was very slow in its performance. Although it does not hog CPU memory, it does consume a lot of time. Users however, have chosen to let the file run so as not to affect the entire system.

How can I stop mmc.exe and should I?

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. mmc.exe. is used by Microsoft Windows, If you shut down mmc.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop mmc.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Microsoft Windows, from your system.

After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.

Is this a virus or other security concern?

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What is a process and how do they affect my computer?

A process usually a part of an installed application such as Microsoft Windows, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.

Is mmc.exe known to be bad for my computer's performance?

We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.

What can I do if mmc.exe is causing errors on my computer?

The first thing you should do if mmc.exe. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that mmc.exe, belongs to, in this case Microsoft Windows

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