| All comments about mDNSResponder.exe: |
 Nidonocu | Used by the Apple Redezvous networking system. Responds to network requests for resources if setup. See also: Link |
| Qerub | Announces local services on the network See also: Link |
 Sean A. Turvey U.E. | Unknown application. I do not have any Apple products (incl Quicktime) on this computer. |
| EK | Was not previously installed on my computer until an update to the VOIP app Gizmo was automatically installed, at which point it started requesting access every time the internet connection started. Also concurrent with DNS problems although they may be unrelated. |
| Jim Boka | It was installed on my computer by Apple iTunes v5.0 without my permission. It can be stopped in "Services" and then deleted. MsConfig will allow you to turn it off, listed under services tab. |
| Damien | This file is associated with Quick Time Movie Player. The details of what it does exactly is unknown, but if you trust Apple, your good to go. |
 | probably works with Music Magic Mixer (winamp plugin) |
 Stan a.k.a. WinsXPGuy | Microsoft Dynamic Network Security Responder |
| Gh.Reza | I thing the is some files of Apple. See also: Link |
 bacapel | It has taken up 99% of processor on AMD 64bit 3000! System now unstable. |
| | as part of iTunes, this useful junk interferes with proper networking protocols(DNS), and Apple's answer is to hide in from removal (iTunes 5.01). |
 Dennis Tovey | Pest that hogs system resources and links to Gismo project, can't be shut down and won't stop hogging CPU until has sent its data out. |
| Jason | evidently used by itunes for sharing music |
| enigma39139 | i think it's used by a program called Gizmo, a program which is like Skype |
| Alex | From all I can see this is part of Ahead Nero 7 |
| yuumei | Seems to not like mcafee |
| Tornberry | Seems to slow down the computer a lot and uses up bandwidth, which is bad when you're trying to browse the web or send a file to a friend. |
| insider | used by gismo project |
| JSJay | I noticed the 'task' after installing I-Tunes; Apple QuickTime 7.0 is installed along with I-Tunes.I suspect that is where it came from, or perhaps a MS update - for telephony junk. |
| vince | it is installed by itunes 5 and allows itunes on other computers on your netowrk to play audio files in your library See also: Link |
| Alex Bepple | It also comes with Gizmo Project. |
| Kroc Camen | Installed by iTunes 5 (possibly 4.9), related to "bonjour" previously called rendevous, a discoverability utility for airtunes speakers and shared music libraries See also: Link |
| eSlider | Gizmo process |
| EY Guan ZH-CN | It's installed with iTunes.The process was used for music sharing. |
| | Used by Apple iTunes |
| Neal | Makes installation of USB devices across a network fuss free. Typical Apple real plug and play |
| | belongs to apple rendezvous if not installed by yourself your camera, printer, scanner or other peripherals might have come with it ... |
| Anton | Also seems that Predixis Magic MusicMixer |
| Steve (Australia) | May be installed by Gizmo. Some people seem concerned about it, but on balance I think it's probably harmless. Note that it may hamper the installation of some versions of iTunes which may try to install another version. See also: Link |
| Freddie | Apple Bonjour, unknown .pf extention of file. Causing CPU to run at 100%. Reopens itself when closed. Located in my Gizmo (VoIP Program) folder. |
| Billy Johnson | It will clog up domains with NBNS requests. Get rid of it! Looks like Apple has jumped on the malware wagon. |
| Iron | mdnsresponder.exe is a process associated with "Bonjour for Windows" software. It is used by ITunes for music sharing |
| DenisI | I have it in Music Magic Mixer directory |
| Bad'Z | making my windows goin strange, When I press ESC it has an effect like I press windows button, and it will disabled the CTRL+C and CTRL+V button, but when I turn it off everything back to normal |
| Steve (Australia) | May be installed by Gizmo. Some people seem concerned about it, but on balance I think it's probably harmless. Note that it may hamper the installation of some versions of iTunes which may try to install another version. See also: Link |
| David | Possible it's part of Skype. I don't use iTunes, McAfee, any Apple software. Winamp, |
| Daniel Borges | mdnsresponder.exe is a process associated with "Bonjour for Windows" software. It is used by ITunes for music sharing. This is a non-essential process. Disabling or enabling this is down to user preference. See also: Link |
| JM | This is part of Apple Bonjour -- See also: Link |
| Sally (UK) | It was installed on my PC as part of Extensis Portfolio 8. I have Zone Alarm installed so it has to ask permission to connect to the internet and until I know what it does I won't let it. Portfolio works fine without it connecting to the internet. I suspect it is gathering information on how I use the software but I'm not sure. |
| Keith | It appeared for me after I installed Gizmo - may be a coincidence but Windows had been slightly unstable since |
| Hash | Installed along with Gizmo Project and now loads everytime I turn on the PC. |
| bunny hopper | come's packaged with kodak pinter dock/camera v6.0 sofware which bundles quicktime see spynet for more info See also: Link |
| jumpshotjrh | Mysteriously appeared after installing Kodak Easyshare upgrade to 6.0 |
| Samurai that knows computers | This is stupid. go into safe mode and delete the "Bonjour" folder (Programme Files) and MDNSRESPONDER.EXE (Windows\Prefetch) if you have it somehow. Today it so randomly ate up 100% of CPU power, i had to kill it in safe mode. |
| neugent | after installing nero 7.5 i found this file. so it must be part of Nero's files. |
| Ryo | I think Adobe uses it also |
| Andrew | I didn't ask for it to be installed - I don't want it, and the following link should remove it. See also: Link |
| Redeemer | Anything that is installed as HIDDEN!..forget about it. |
| Lisa | Haven't updated ITunes and don't own an Apple so I wonder how this file came into use on my system all of a sudden? Never heard of Bonjour for Windows either so I find this strange... |
| | Appeared after install of Photoshop CS3 |
| sam | 99% of processor on AMD 64bit System now unstable as well |
| chris | It is an apple process. On my comp the mdnsNSP.dll which comes with the bonjour service has been activated by roughly five processes simultaneously - AOL, Utorrent, Peer Guardian, spooler subsystem app |
| sirbyte | I think this appeared when I updated VoIP Cheap software... |
| Stacy | it installled without permission, i don't know if its a virus or not |
| antonio | I found the process and could pass windows firewall without my permission. I deleted it without explanations I don't know where has come from... |
| Richard | Installed itself with Abobe Creative Suite CS3, I have never used iTunes on this machine |
| Doug | Installs with VMware 6 Beta. Process Explorer shows VMWare Tray Tools using the application when running. mDNSResponder.exe installs as a System Service, and files are located at (X):\Program Files\Bonjour\ Where X is your System Drive Letter. Bonjour is an Open Source Networking Technology from Apple Inc. See also: Link |
| HP | It appeared after installing Photoshop CS3 and causes the system to hang and crash |
| john | This is part of Apple Bonjour, however system slowed down, including sign-off times are about 10 times longer. I do not have iTunes and at this time do not know where it came from. |
| James | Installed by Crapple without permission, used 99% CPU (AMD 64 3500+), stopping the service and deleting it fixed. |
| 316 | installed when updated Kodak EasyShare software |
| Vedran | I got mine with Adobe Photoshop CS3 BETA installed it. Removed it with KillBox (delete-on-reboot) and PS still worked. |
| Luxie | Installed with Kodak Easyshare v6 |
| John | Installed as part of Suitcase 11? I don't have Gizmo, and there is no add/remove entry for Gizmo. Since installing, my sound playback has been 'skippy'. I suspect it's part of the Suitcase Server system. Stopped, then disabled it in services. |
| wfcamb | I got it from the program MusicMagic Mixer by Predixis.. Uninstalling the program did the trick.. :P |
| Brett | Part of Bonjour, but seems to be associated with a "Printer Wizard". Attempting removal... |
| Marhi go partis.si partis Partis.si | partis.si own worm See also: Link |
| Michael | I got it after installing Dreamweaver and Photoshop CS3, Not quite sure what it is. |
| gazz | have no apple products installed on my pc but this process has appeared from somewhere |
| Doggie | Appeared after I installed Adobe Photoshop Cs3 Beta |
| Andy | Part of "Bonjour" which is Apple's networking service. So it doesn't surprise me that iTunes uses it. But in my case, it was most definitely installed by Adobe CS3 installer. I think Adobe is using it to phone home. |
| Kenny Mills | Adobe Creative Suite 3 also installs Bonjour See also: Link |
| | Installed for me with adobe photoshop CS3 ... |
| Cos | For me it was installed as part of Gizmo project and running from gizmo folder. |
| | this is part of adobe CS3 asset services |
| R0mE0 | if you delete it, winsock is failed and your system cannot networking |
| Midshipman | This is an Apple product that is bundled with Quicktime and iTunes |
| Faye Valentine | It will make ur comp go lag, will slow down the page/loading while surfing the FireFox or IE, close some other program too. Get rid of it asap. |
| Hans Torre | This is also part of all Extensis Trials e.g.. Extensis Suitcase and also Adobe Photoshop CS3 trial.. |
| Ivan Brokowich | it was installed on my machine with adobe photoshop cs3 |
| John a.k.a. Mobius 1 | I first saw it apear after installing the Kodak Easyshare software. Not sure what it does... |
| Andrew | pile of crap software for iTunes. I don't know how it got on my system as I have no apple product and I do not have QuickTime. I'm unable to remove it as it says that I do not have permission too... |
| severin | It called my IP twice during install. of an other AP. I don't like it |
| Irfan | This is a harmless networking functionality component which is part of Apple's open source Bonjour (networking computers and smart devices) technology. Most printer manufacturers including Epson, HP, Brother use this technology to enable adding and/or removing printers from network without configuration changes. Ahead Nero 7 uses this to enable file sharing. Many other softwares use this technology for similar purposes. See also: Link |
| j2oe | after I found everything going very slowly I hit ctrl+shift+esc to see which process takes up all resources |
| Jeroen Nijhuis | It comes with a update for GameTalk, brings up CPU to 100% usage.. |
| dustin | Sends out robotic parse files to the spacewalks server at Quams University. Apple uses it to conduct music surveys. not dangerous. |
| fago | Gets installed during Adobe CS3 setup without permission. See link for deletion. See also: Link |
| igor from the netherlands | it came on my pc with a virus. it used my routers forwarded port. i didn't like that so i deleted it |
| crj | Installed with Adobe Photoshop CS3, disable the Service "##Id_String1.6844F930_1628_4223_B5CC_5BB94B879762##". See also: Link |
| Kenneth | When removed from regedit, this responder shuts down several network services, and makes the computer unable to acces the network. Not possible to reestablish once deleted. Tried to shut it down, but didnt work for me. mdnsresponder is malware!! |
| ermi | It also installs with Adobe Photoshop CS3 See also: Link |
| Ultrano72 | I noticed after I installed Adobe Photoshop CS3 or Nero Burning ROM 7 |
| Walt | Installed along with the Adobe CS3 beta without asking. Easily disabled as mentioned above. |
| martu | installed with photoshop cs3 beta |
| jaramai (holland) | Well, I just installed my new Kodak camera + software, and there it was. The software is called easy share from Kodak. I think it is meant for picture sharing over the inter with Kodak because the program tried to connect with their servers while the default setting is set on share...now ay I am gonna share my personal pictures! |
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