brsvc01a.exe is a component of Brother Print Processor, a software element that is a core part of the printer drivers for most Brother printers. It is responsible for enabling communication between the PC and printers connected to the parallel port, USB bus or network port. Terminating the process will cause the printer to become unusable until it is re-enabled. See also: brss01a.exe. 

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Users Opinions

1306 users ask for this file. 27 users rated it as not dangerous. 1 user rated it as not so dangerous. 3 users rated it as neutral. 2 users rated it as little bit dangerous. 2 users rated it as dangerous.

All comments about brsvc01a.exe: Brother (Hp printer company) driver or network printer manager   Webbo89 Brother   Brother "part of a printer driver" - "Teil des Druckertreibers"   arkano301 This is a driver for a Brother device. I have a multifunction machine and this is 1 of 4 drivers installed from the CD.   cp-pro network printing manager "Brother"   skruffs This is part of the Brother Printer Concole   BRSVC01A.exe & BRSS01A.exe are Brother Printer files. If you want to shut them down do this : 1) Start. 2) Run. 3) Type: msconfig. 4) OK. 5) Service Tab. 6) Uncheck BrSplService. 7) OK. 8) Apply. 9) Restart Computer.   Bro. Paul Part of a printer driver  See also: Link   H3llGhost nothing but I do have a HP network printer installed.. so its plausible   michael Brother has a patch for this  See also: Link   Ralf Alpert its from brother printing thingy lol   it's from a brother printer = brss01a.exe   there is a Brother patch for this problem, available at the referenced link  See also: Link   mapper guy Won't uninstall when you uninstall brother mfc   newbie it is a file of brother printer driver   opender Singh I use brother mfc-3240c and installed brother printer drivers and shows in task mgr as brsvc01a.exe/brss01a.exe on my dell vostro-1500 laptop   Pichodu Brother Printer (left overs from the uninstall)   Appeared after installing a Brother HN1210 Printer   tek1.org If you know more about brsvc01a.exe, share your knowledge and help other users. Security Rating:  --- don't know ---  1 (not dangerous)  2  3 (neutral)  4  5 (dangerous) What do you know about this file: Link for more details: Your Name:

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