Brother MFC-8480DN
What is Brother MFC-8480DN?
Brother MFC-8480DN driver package contains the required software for connecting this printing device to the user's PC. In addition to the driver, the package contains setup and management utilities used to administer functions of the printer and connection.
Overview
Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The software installer includes 7 files and is usually about 4.86 MB (5,094,348 bytes).
Program details
URL: www.brother.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Brother\MFC-8480DN
Uninstaller: RunDll32 C:\Program Files2\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\PROFES~1\RunTime\10\00\Intel32\Ctor.dll,LaunchSetup "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{1
Estimated size: 4.86 MB
Language: English
Files installed by Brother MFC-8480DN
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BrmfBiPW.dll - Brother MFL Pro (WINAPI Type --- Wow64 Client for BrmfBiPP.dll)
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BRUNINST.dll - bruninst
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bpdunins.dll - bpdunins (uninstaller)
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DPInst.exe (by Microsoft) - Instalador de Pacote de Driver (DPInst) (Instalador de Pacote de Driver)
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brdefprn.exe
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BrPnpU32.exe
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BrPnpU64.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- DPInst.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{9D7E6BB6-D452-4E75-96F0-43F9D85FCFCE}' (runs on registration).
Startup File (All Users Run)
- brdefprn.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'Brdefprn' which loads as C:\Program Files\Brother\BRHL2035\Brdefprn.exe -d.
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- DPInst.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\PC Connectivity Solution\DPInst.exe'.
How do I remove Brother MFC-8480DN?
You can uninstall Brother MFC-8480DN from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program Brother MFC-8480DN, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Brother MFC-8480DN.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 85%
Win 10 15%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 7%
Keep it 93%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
84.62% |
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Windows 10 |
15.38% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
42.31% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
38.46% |
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Windows 10 Home |
7.69% |
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Windows 10 Pro |
3.85% |
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Windows 7 Home Basic |
3.85% |
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Windows 8 Single Language |
3.85% |
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Geography
87.80% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
87.80% |
Canada |
7.32% |
Brazil |
4.88% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
36.00% |
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Dell |
24.00% |
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Toshiba |
16.00% |
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Acer |
8.00% |
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American Megatrends |
4.00% |
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Sony |
4.00% |
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Samsung |
4.00% |
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Lenovo |
4.00% |
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Common models |
TOSHIBA Satellite P505 |
4.17% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite L755 |
4.17% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite A665 |
4.17% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite A505 |
4.17% |
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Sony VPCEG13EB |
4.17% |
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Samsung 300E4C/300E5C/300... |
4.17% |
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About Brother Industries
Brother is an electronics equipment company whose products include printers, multifunction printers, sewing machines, large machine tools, label printers, typewriters, fax machines, and other computer-related electronics.
Publisher URL: www.brother-usa.com