mm_tray.exe is a process associated with the software Musicmatch Jukebox, developed by Musicmatch. This executable file is typically located in the directory C:\Program Files (x86)\Musicmatch\Musicmatch Jukebox.
Musicmatch Jukebox is a multimedia player that was originally developed by Musicmatch, but is now discontinued. This software was designed to manage and play digital music collections, and it also offered features for ripping and burning CDs.
The mm_tray.exe process is responsible for the system tray icon of Musicmatch Jukebox. This icon allows users to access the main functions of the software quickly and easily. If you are actively using Musicmatch Jukebox, this process is necessary for the software to function properly.
If you are not using Musicmatch Jukebox, or if the software was uninstalled but the mm_tray.exe process is still running, it may unnecessarily consume system resources. In such cases, it might be beneficial to remove it. Some malware may disguise itself as mm_tray.exe. If you find this process running but you have never installed Musicmatch Jukebox, it's recommended to run a malware scan.
Description: Mm_tray.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. The mm_tray.exe file is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files (x86)" (usually C:\Program Files (x86)\Musicmatch\Musicmatch Jukebox\).
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 110,592 bytes (50% of all occurrences), 114,688 bytes, 90,112 bytes, 143,360 bytes or 135,168 bytes.
It is not a Windows system file. The application starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: MACHINE\Run).
The program is not visible.
Therefore the technical security rating is 41% dangerous, however you should also read the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
In case you experience problems using mm_tray.exe, you can uninstall the software Musicmatch® Jukebox or MUSICMATCH Jukebox using the Uninstall a Program function of Windows Control Panel (Windows: Start, Settings, Control Panel, Uninstall a Program).
"MMTray" is not required to run at start up. MusicMatch Jukebox icon in the task tray - digital music player / CD burner and ripper / music organizer / playlist creator
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as mm_tray.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the mm_tray.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.
Musicmatch's jukebox; a non-dangerous file as long as it is NOT in a windows file... enless you put it there.
Must go to Musicmatch/Options/Settings/Player/Quick Play in System Tray, and uncheck Enable box to stop it from running. If you just uncheck it in msconfig startup menu and don't do the previous it will reappear in the system tray. Just thought you'd like to know!
Windows said he cant opened this application when I start my computer
if you want to use the mmjbox's alarm (wake up to music) feature, then this is needed; its a very powerful program; i love it
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windows cannot open this application
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Summary: Average user rating of mm_tray.exe:
based on 12 votes with 10 user comments.
7 users think mm_tray.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.
One user thinks it's probably harmless.
2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous.
2 users think mm_tray.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it.
4 users don't grade mm_tray.exe ("not sure about it").
Best practices for resolving mm_tray issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with mm_tray. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows' 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.
Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.
To get your computer running as fast as it did on day one, you can 8reset your PC. Your personal files will remain intact, but any programs you installed will need to be reinstalled.
To help you analyze the mm_tray.exe process on your computer, the following programs have proven to be helpful: ASecurity Task Manager displays all running Windows tasks, including embedded hidden processes, such as keyboard and browser monitoring or Autostart entries. A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware or a Trojan. A good Bantivirus software detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, malware and trackers from your hard drive.
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Summary: Average user rating of mm_tray.exe: based on 12 votes with 10 user comments. 7 users think mm_tray.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. One user thinks it's probably harmless. 2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 2 users think mm_tray.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 4 users don't grade mm_tray.exe ("not sure about it").