BrotherHelp.exe is an executable file that is part of the software package provided by Brother Industries. This file is typically associated with Brother's printer and scanner software, and is usually located in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Brother\Brother Help directory.
The associated software is primarily used for managing and troubleshooting Brother's range of printers and scanners. It provides users with a range of tools and resources to help them get the most out of their Brother devices, including driver updates, troubleshooting guides, and user manuals.
BrotherHelp.exe is needed if you are using a Brother printer or scanner and want to take advantage of the additional features and resources provided by Brother's software. It can help you to keep your device running smoothly, and can provide valuable assistance if you encounter any problems.
While BrotherHelp.exe is generally safe and useful, there may be circumstances where you might want to remove it. For example, if you no longer use a Brother device, or if you prefer to use a different software for managing your printer or scanner, you might choose to remove BrotherHelp.exe. If the file becomes corrupted or causes problems with your system, removal might be the best course of action.
You should only remove BrotherHelp.exe if you're sure it's safe to do so. If you're unsure, it's always best to consult with a computer expert or Brother's customer support.
Description: BrotherHelp.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. BrotherHelp.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files (x86)"—common is C:\Program Files (x86)\Brother\Brother Help\.
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 1,944,576 bytes (41% of all occurrences), 1,939,968 bytes or 2,009,088 bytes.
BrotherHelp.exe is not a Windows core file. The process is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: MACHINE\Run).
The program has no visible window.
BrotherHelp.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs.
Therefore the technical security rating is 32% dangerous; but you should also compare this rating with the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
You could remove the entire program BrotherHelpInstaller using Windows Control Panel.
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as BrotherHelp.exe. Therefore, you should check the BrotherHelp.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.
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User Comments
It uses a software program called "RENAME" to examines your registry and components for stability. To be called free to run and expensive to repair or correct is deceptive. jimsam
It appears on my PC even after I had uninstalled Brother because of a conflict with loading a Nitro ap. Ken Dredge
Summary: Average user rating of BrotherHelp.exe:
based on 2 votes with 2 user comments.
One user thinks it's neither essential nor dangerous.
One user suspects danger.
Best practices for resolving BrotherHelp issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with BrotherHelp. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows' 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.
Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.
To get your computer running as fast as it did on day one, you can 8reset your PC. Your personal files will remain intact, but any programs you installed will need to be reinstalled.
To help you analyze the BrotherHelp.exe process on your computer, the following programs have proven to be helpful: ASecurity Task Manager displays all running Windows tasks, including embedded hidden processes, such as keyboard and browser monitoring or Autostart entries. A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware or a Trojan. A good Bantivirus software detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, malware and trackers from your hard drive.
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jimsam
Ken Dredge
Summary: Average user rating of BrotherHelp.exe: based on 2 votes with 2 user comments. One user thinks it's neither essential nor dangerous. One user suspects danger.