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mDNSResponder 214

Overview

mDNSResponder 214 is a program developed by Apple. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The setup package is about 1.13 MB (1,180,395 bytes) when donwloaded. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 88% of users of mDNSResponder 214 come from the United States, it is also popular in DK.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: developer.apple.com/bonjour
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\mDNSResponder\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\mDNSResponder\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 1.13 MB

Program filesFiles installed by mDNSResponder 214

  • mDNSResponder.exe - Bonjour (Bonjour Service)
  • unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Service
  • mDNSResponder.exe runs as a service named 'Bonjour Service' (Bonjour Service) "Enables hardware devices and software services to automatically configure themselves on the network and advertise their presence, so that users can discover and use those services without any unnecessary manual setup or administration.".

How do I remove mDNSResponder 214?

You can uninstall mDNSResponder 214 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 mDNSResponder 214, 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 mDNSResponder 214.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 67%
Win 10 33%
 
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 9%
Keep it 91%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 66.67%
Windows 10 33.33%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 8.1 Enterprise 33.33%
Windows 7 Professional 33.33%
Windows 7 Home Premium 33.33%

Distribution by countryGeography

87.50% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 87.50%
  DK 12.50%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell 50.00%
Acer 50.00%
Common models
Gateway NV53A 33.33%
FUJITSU CELSIUS W410 33.33%
Dell Latitude E5530 non-v... 33.33%

About Apple

Apple designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, computer programs, and personal computers.
Publisher URL: www.apple.com

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