Brother MFL-Pro Suite MFC-8460N
What is Brother MFL-Pro Suite MFC-8460N?
This is the software that allows a computer to recognize and print to the Brother 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 Multi-Function Link Pro (MFL Pro) Suite and the MFC Software Suite are software programs designed to give the greatest flexibility, functionality and enjoyment from your Brother machine. These programs are included on the product CD-ROM and they are installed during the initial setup. MFL Pro Suite/ MFC Software S... Read more
Overview
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 12.09 MB (12,673,214 bytes).
Program details
URL: www.brother.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Brother\Brmfl05c
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{9211CCBB-BEFE-4A0C-9199-D7A535DBFE5F}\Setup.exe" -runfromtemp -l0x0009 UNINSTALL Reg=ALFB -
Estimated size: 12.09 MB
Language: English
Files installed by Brother MFL-Pro Suite MFC-8460N
-
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 Set Application (Brother PC-FAX Set)
-
brmfrsif.dll - brmfrsif Dynamic Link Library (brmfrsif DLL)
-
BrIctDut.dll - Brother MFL-Pro Suite (Installation Diagnostics Tool (Lang Resource))
-
BrIctEng.dll
-
BrIctFre.dll
-
BrIctGer.dll
-
BrIctPor.dll
-
BrIctSpa.dll
-
BrIctSwe.dll
-
Brinstck.exe - Brother MFL Pro Suite (Installation Diagnostics for Brother MFL Pro)
-
AddrBook.exe - Brother Address Book
-
brmfrmss.exe - Remote Application (Brother remote application)
-
BrScdSti.dll - Scanner Diagnostic (STI Device Diagnostic)
-
BrScdWia.dll - WIA Device Diagnostic
-
BrScUtil.exe - Scanner Utility (BrScUtil)
-
BrMfNt.dll - Brother BrMfNt (BrMfNt)
-
BrStDvPt.exe - SetDriverPort
-
FAXRX.exe - Brother FAXRX (PC-FAX Receive)
-
brmfrsdg.dll - Remote Setup (brmfrsdg Remote Setup Resource DLL)
-
BrRemPnP.exe - BrRemPnP (Device Driver Uninstall Tool)
-
frxlang.dll - Brother frxlang (frxlang)
Behaviors exhibited
5 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).
- brmfrmss.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{72ED94E6-7D0E-4221-A099-B68C48BF4CAC}' (runs on registration).
- FAXRX.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{D6A4FA8A-EF7F-4E76-BD2C-44E4BAADCFBC}' (runs on registration).
- PCfxSet.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{08A32120-18E8-4E17-8D92-F5DD651394CF}' (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
- FAXRX.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Brother\Brmfl08j\FAXRX.exe'.
How do I remove Brother MFL-Pro Suite MFC-8460N?
You can uninstall Brother MFL-Pro Suite MFC-8460N 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 MFL-Pro Suite MFC-8460N, 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 MFL-Pro Suite MFC-8460N.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 79%
Win XP 1%
|
|
HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
|
|
USER ACTIONS
 |
Uninstall it 8%
Keep it 92%
|
|
Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
81.08% |
|
| Windows 10 |
18.24% |
|
| Windows XP |
0.68% |
|
Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
37.16% |
|
| Windows 7 Professional |
37.16% |
|
| Windows 10 Pro |
7.43% |
|
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
6.08% |
|
| Windows 8.1 Pro |
4.73% |
|
| Windows 10 Home |
2.70% |
|
Geography
67.31% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
67.31% |
| Canada |
12.50% |
| Germany |
4.81% |
| France |
2.88% |
| Mexico |
1.92% |
| Belgium |
1.44% |
| Spain |
1.44% |
| Italy |
1.44% |
| Argentina |
0.96% |
| Sweden |
0.96% |
| Austria |
0.48% |
| Australia |
0.48% |
| United Kingdom |
0.48% |
| Israel |
0.48% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
36.17% |
|
| Hewlett-Packard |
31.91% |
|
| Acer |
10.64% |
|
| ASUS |
8.51% |
|
| GIGABYTE |
4.26% |
|
| Alienware |
3.19% |
|
| Apple |
2.13% |
|
| Lenovo |
2.13% |
|
| American Megatrends |
1.06% |
|
Common models |
| HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... |
1.90% |
|
| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
1.90% |
|
| ASUS All Series |
1.90% |
|
| Dell Dell System XPS L7... |
1.90% |
|
| Dell OptiPlex 3010 |
1.90% |
|
| Dell Inspiron 620 |
1.90% |
|
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