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VersionDistribution
1.0.2.0 97.67%
1.00 2.33%

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Brother MFL-Pro Suite DCP-357C

What is Brother MFL-Pro Suite DCP-357C?

This is the software that allows a Windows PC to recognize and print to the Brother DCP-357C multi-function device. The MFC Software Suite includes various software including the core printer and scanner drivers, the Control Center as well as an OCR application for converting an image into text and it is integrated into PaperPort. It also includes a document management application for viewing scanned documents and various True Type fonts.

About  (from Brother Industries)

The MFL-Pro Suite software is a software program designed to give the greatest flexibility, functionality and enjoyment from your Brother machine. This program is included on the product CD-ROM and it is installed during the initial setup.

Overview

The most common release is 1.0.2.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. 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 setup package generally installs about 27 files and is usually about 1.61 MB (1,691,023 bytes).

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.brother.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Brother\Brmfl07a
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{A3FEC306-FBFF-4B0D-95B9-F9C67C65079E}\Setup.exe" -runfromtemp -l0x0007 UNINSTALL Reg=MINI3e
Estimated size: 1.61 MB
Language: German

Program filesFiles installed by Brother MFL-Pro Suite DCP-357C

  • BrDbgOut.dll - Brother MFC Windows Software Standard Debug Output Dll
  • pcfxcom.dll - Brother PC-FAX Data Manager Dynamic Link Library (Brother PC-FAX Data Manager)
  • PCfxDial.exe - Brother PC-FAX Dial Dialog Application (Brother PC-FAX Dial Dialog)
  • PCfxSet.exe - Brother PC-FAX Setup Application (Brother PC-FAX Setup)
  • brmfrsif.dll - brmfrsif Dynamic Link Library (brmfrsif DLL)
  • brmfrmss.exe - Remote Setup Application (Brother remote setup application)
  • BrIctBul.dll - Brother MFL-Pro Suite (Installation Diagnostics Tool (Lang Resource))
  • BrIctDut.dll
  • BrIctEng.dll
  • BrIctFre.dll
  • BrIctGer.dll
  • BrIctPol.dll
  • Brinstck.exe - Brother MFL Pro Suite (Installation Diagnostics for Brother MFL Pro)
  • AddrBook.exe - Brother Address Book
  • rms2csv.exe - Rms2Csv Application (Rms2Csv)
  • BrScdSti.dll - Scanner Diagnostic (STI Device Diagnostic)
  • BrScdWia.dll - WIA Device Diagnostic
  • Brstsmen.dll - Brother Brstsmen (MFL-Pro Suite)
  • Braddprt.dll - Brother MFL Pro (BRADDPRT)
  • BrScUtil.exe - Scanner Utility (BrScUtil)
  • BrStDvPt.exe - BrSetDriverPort (Brother Set Drivers port)
  • BrMfNt.dll - Brother BrMfNt (BrMfNt)
  • brmfrsdg.dll - Remote Setup (brmfrsdg Remote Setup Resource DLL)
  • BrRemPnP.exe - BrRemPnP (Device Driver Uninstall Tool)
  • BrmfPrint.dll - BrmfPrint
  • BrRemPnP.dll

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

2 Scheduled Tasks
  • BrScUtil.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{795E8297-1152-4777-9536-661FB0C28BFD}' (runs on registration).
  • Brinstck.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{A3D845B1-2892-4C91-8EE3-80C58FAC5E0D}' (runs on registration).
2 Startup Files (All Users Run)
  • Brinstck.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'Installation Diagnostics' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Brother\Brmfl06a\Brinstck.exe" /I DCP-330C USB.
  • BrStDvPt.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'SetDefPrt' which loads as C:\Program Files\Brother\Brmfl06a\BrStDvPt.exe.
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
  • rms2csv.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Brother\Brmfl07a\rms2csv.exe'.

How do I remove Brother MFL-Pro Suite DCP-357C?

You can uninstall Brother MFL-Pro Suite DCP-357C from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. 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.
  2. When you find the program Brother MFL-Pro Suite DCP-357C, 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).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Brother MFL-Pro Suite DCP-357C.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 86%
Win 10 5%
 
HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 6%
Keep it 94%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 95.35%
Windows 10 4.65%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 65.12%
Windows 7 Ultimate 23.26%
Windows 7 Professional 6.98%
Windows 10 Pro 2.33%
Windows 10 Home 2.33%

Distribution by countryGeography

54.35% of installs come from Germany
Which countries install it?
  Germany 54.35%
  Netherlands 13.04%
  United States 8.70%
  Poland 8.70%
  France 6.52%
  Belgium 2.17%
  Austria 2.17%
  Spain 2.17%
  BG 2.17%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Acer 28.21%
Medion 12.82%
Hewlett-Packard 12.82%
Dell 10.26%
American Megatrends 7.69%
ASUS 7.69%
Lenovo 5.13%
Intel 5.13%
Toshiba 2.56%
Samsung 2.56%
Sahara 2.56%
Packard Bell 2.56%
Common models
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Acer Aspire 7720 5.56%
TOSHIBA Satellite L550 2.78%
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Samsung RV411/RV511/E3511... 2.78%
Packard Bell BV IMEDIA 88... 2.78%

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

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