Fix mmc.exe Errors

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing mmc.exe files. Situations like that can occur, for example, during a software installation process. Each software program requires certain resources, libraries, and source data to work properly. Corrupted or nonexistent mmc.exe file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

mmc.exe file Microsoft Management Console. The file was developed by for use with software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of mmc.exe related errors on your device. You can also download mmc.exe file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP

User popularity

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download mmc.exe

4.1 List of mmc.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	mmc.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	Microsoft Management Console

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Executable application
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common mmc.exe file related problems

There are various types of errors related to mmc.exe file. mmc.exe file may be located in wrong file directory on your device, may not be present in the system, or may be infected with malicious software and therefore not work correctly. Below is a list of most common error messages related to mmc.exe file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

mmc.exe is corrupted
mmc.exe cannot be located
Runtime Error - mmc.exe
mmc.exe file error
mmc.exe file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register mmc.exe file:
mmc.exe file could not be loaded
mmc.exe file doesn't exist

mmc.exe

Application could not be started because mmc.exe file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to mmc.exe can be addressed in various ways. Some methods are meant only for advanced users. If you don't have confidence in your skills, we suggest consulting a specialist. Fixing mmc.exe file errors should be approached with utmost caution for any mistakes can result in unstable or unproperly working system. If you have the necassary skills, please proceed.

How to fix mmc.exe errors in just few steps?

Remember, before taking any action related to system files perform a backup copy of your data!

mmc.exe file errors can be caused by various factors, so its is beneficial to try to fix them using various methods.

Step 1: Scan your computer for any malicious software

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with mmc.exe file or any other Windows system files should be scanning the system for malicious software using an antivirus tool.

If by any chance you don't have any antivirus software installed on your system yet, you should do it immediately. Unprotected system is not only a source of file errors, but, more importantly, makes your system vulnerable to many dangers. If you don't know which antivirus tool to choose, consult this Wikipedia article – comparison of antivirus software.

Step 2: Update your system and drivers.

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to mmc.exe file. Use dedicated Windows tool to perform the update.

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "Windows Update" in the search field
Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
After the update has been done,restart your computer in order to complete the process.

Beside updating the system, it is recommended that you install latest device drivers, as drivers can influence proper working of mmc.exe or other system files. In order to do so, go to your computer or device producer's website where you will find information regarding latest driver updates.

Step 3: Use System File Checker (SFC) tool

System File Checker is a Microsoft Windows tool. As the name suggests, the tool is used for identyfing and addressing system file related errors, including those related to mmc.exe file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the mmc.exe file with properly working version. To use the tool:

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "cmd" in the search field
Locate "Command Prompt" result – don't run it yet:
Click the right mouse button and select "Run as Administrator" option
Type "sfc /scannow" in console prompt to start the program and follow the instructions

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Another approach is to restore system to previous state, before the mmc.exe file error occured. In order to restore your system, follow the instructions below

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "System Restore" in the search field
Start the system restore tool – it's name may differ depending on version of the system
The application will guide you through the process – read the messages carefully
After the process has finished, restart your computer.

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the mmc.exe file problem has not been resolved, proceed to the next step. Remember that the following steps are intended only for advanced users.

Download and replace mmc.exe file

The last solution is to manually download and replace mmc.exe file in appropriate folder on the disk. Select file version compatible with your operating system and click the "Download" button. Next, go to your web browser's "Downloaded" folder and copy the downloaded mmc.exe file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of mmc.exe file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your mmc.exe file problem, you should consult a professional. A probability exists that the error(s) might be device-related and therefore should be resolved at the hardware level. A fresh operating system installation might be necessary – a faulty system installation process can result in data loss.

File versions list

Filename mmc.exe

System Windows 10

File size 1462272 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	c3925440e12f73999766f6e3b2277390
	SHA1	a48f2a6af3de0ea7558d1c6a2bdc19d77056858b
	SHA256	af47382cdd8eb63efaff56d5b38a876264548d08c8c4a9b06d89e14daa755ed7
	CRC32	a1560093
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename mmc.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 1563136 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	b316385fd7c1e1cbad339c33cf3c0409
	SHA1	350ff4ed3658d80cae69ce988d76a29ac27a7b6c
	SHA256	8d2a341ef36633aae533204ced7a088731e67e5dc2ac325836a5c31dd3cd0e33
	CRC32	ce7c3b85
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename mmc.exe

System Windows 8

File size 1611776 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	fc7bd748c9c517bb145c15d3bf6f2c94
	SHA1	3c7c90722591dd62571aab93a702c9c4d63fa47b
	SHA256	8dfdc65052a4903ca89f1183aba79f272146767a8b9c3f98eca11c3742a5e5c7
	CRC32	9249534a
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename mmc.exe

System Windows 7

File size 1401344 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	6aaf3bece2c3d17091bcef37c5a82ac0
	SHA1	d63163689d0d55dd322ceb509bee63b0436946ad
	SHA256	edb5ba42c85edbf30f8d9ba3da6b32093d5804ff9e27c3a6aff35ab7049f516f
	CRC32	bc13f045
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename mmc.exe

System Windows 7

File size 2144256 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	9fea051a9585f2a303d55745b4bf63aa
	SHA1	f5dc12d658402900a2b01af2f018d113619b96b8
	SHA256	b212e59e4c7fe77f6f189138d9d8b151e50eb83a35d6eadfb1e4bb0b4262c484
	CRC32	bd05d0b9
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename mmc.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 1792512 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	bb96d0590b491cdea2ebf6d697be8976
	SHA1	44caf4f0684425501102cdd863094fb16b72757f
	SHA256	496800269d0b2f48e155e99d9fa2883334691ebafdb7441fa1e53e6aace00ba1
	CRC32	c23387c4
	Example file location	---

Filename mmc.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 2715136 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	cfaffca9aaa29f89ca71c02ce82ff546
	SHA1	912fcaceb6ebff8324bc275f4d2fd85fca84f414
	SHA256	2768eb39df5f34d712c28a779802373b5d2719d57f62857ae3284471c322c05e
	CRC32	a1aed320
	Example file location	---

Filename mmc.exe

System Windows XP

File size 1414656 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	682b5487811c86c8d7a5c86c34295599
	SHA1	af850e6fb865fb121e5642ff38b14e367b0155e3
	SHA256	fe896e1524e50c3d862859fceae7c470d854e30fad7d82006b1de6d8c27e6c3a
	CRC32	fd6e7e38
	Example file location	---