mms_mini.exe is a application which is probably NOT a virus. So, if mms_mini.exe is on your laptop or desktop computer, it is probably ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your PC is clean, it is still recommended to purchase a good antivirus with a good track record, in order to yourself yourself against threats.
Usually, this program is found in C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Acronis\Infrastructure\mms_mini.exe.
The MD5 checksum for this file is bfd3496fc7279268bd5c96ec46733c3f.
This program is set up as a Windows service. This means it runs on your system in background, usually without showing any user interface to you. Most Windows services are useful programs, which perform useful functions to other applications or to the Windows Operating System.
This program uses the net to communicate. In this day and age this is expected from a program. For example, most of the apps on your computer check for updates. For this, Internet communications are required.
This program runs in 32-bit mode. It does not use the full set of features of current PC CPUs. This is quite normal because the makers did not upgrade it to use the x64 instruction set.
The description stored in the program is Managed Machine Service Mini.
File version 12,0,1,3030.
Producer Acronis International GmbH.
Copyright notice Copyright (C) Acronis International GmbH, 2002-2016..
Some insecure functions of Windows have been used, such as functions for tapping the keyboard. We advise you to perform more in-depth research about this program.
mms_mini.exe is digitally signed. Nowadays the large majority of legit programs are digitally signed.
The digital signature attached to mms_mini.exe verifies as ok. This is excellent.
Digitally signed by: Acronis International GmbH
Certificate's issuer name: Symantec Class 3 SHA256 Code Signing CA
This program does NOT have an uninstall routine stored in registry.