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BrYNSvc.exe: What Is It & How to Fix Its Errors
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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If you open the Task Manager and monitor the active tasks, there aremany background processes running. And it’s a perfectly normal situation. However, problems arise when one starts to throw errors or is not recognized. And brYNSvc.exe fits both of these conditions.
The process is relatively uncommon and is not usually found on most PCs, which raises quite a few questions about the underlying program and its effects. So, let’s find out all about brYNSvc.exe and easy ways to fix any related errors.
What is brYNSvc in Windows 10?
The brYNSvc.exe process is linked toBrother Printer Status Monitor, a utility that manages the connected Brother printers and helps view their state and ink levels. The utility gets installed when youconnect and configure a printermanufactured by Brother Industries.
Though not critical since it’s not a Windows process, many users prefer using dedicated software instead of a third-party printer management tool. In which case, you should let brYNSvc.exe run unhindered.
Yes, the brYNSvc.exe process is completely safe and wouldn’t exploit the PC’s security. If you notice high resource consumption or find the process running even after terminatingBrother Printer Status Monitor, it could be a virus disguised as brYNSvc.exe.
Here, it’s best to trace the brYNSvc location and scan the file using the built-in Windows Security or areliable antivirus solution. The usual brYNSvc.exe location is:C:\Program Files (x86)\Browny02
How do I fix brYNSvc.exe errors?
Before we start with the slightly complex solutions, here are a few quick ones:
If none work, move to the solutions listed next.
1. Scan for malware
When faced with a brYNSvc.exe error, your primary approach should be to scan for malware. Windows Security does a perfectly good job at it, though you could use another effective antivirus as well.
2. Reinstall the printer driver
Since the process is related to the printer, an issue with the driver could also trigger errors, and reinstalling the driver should do the trick. If that doesn’t work, the next course of action is toupdate the printer driver.
3. Remove the associated program
In some cases, theBrother Printer Status Monitorutility or any other related program was missing critical files, which led to issues with brYNSvc.exe. When faced with the situation,uninstalling the programand downloading them again should do.
4. Perform a System Restore
When nothing works against brYNSvc.exe errors, you can perform a system restore as a last resort. This will revert the PC to a previously stable state and eliminate any issues. And if things don’t go as planned, you can alwaysundo a system restore, a fact unknown to many.
After you have fixed issues with brYNSvc.exe and got the resource consumption down, check some quicktips to make Windows run faster than ever.
For any queries or to share which solution worked for you, comment below.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
