We explain this mysterious process
Using the MMC
Launch the Task Manager on a Windows computer and you will see hundreds of system processes running in the background. Some of these processes are correctly labeled and identifying their purpose is easy. There are also processes with rather confusing names (e.g. werfault.exe, ctfmon.exe, csrss.exe, and others).
In this explanation, we will look at a mysterious system process called mmc.exe. By the end of this article, you will know what the process is, what its function is, and how to determine whether it is safe or harmful to your PC. There is also a troubleshooting section where you can find possible solutions to problems caused by the MMC.exe process.
Almost all system processes running on your Windows computer are controlled by their own executable file. As for mmc.exe, it is the executable file responsible for the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) on every Windows PC. Many system management tools such as Device Manager, Group Policy Editor, Disk Management, and Event Viewer rely on mmc.exe to function properly.
