What is Bonjour?

Bonjour is software application developed by Apple Inc.. It is most commonly found on computers running Windows 7 with nearly 47.57% of installations running this operating system. Bonjour's installer is typically 616.00 KB in size and installs around 110 files. The most common release is 3.0.0.10 with 79.43% of all installations currently using this version.

Bonjour is most popular in the United States with 56.48% of installations residing in this country.

Bonjour adds 2 scheduled tasks to the Windows Task Scheduler launching the program at randomly scheduled times. When using a computer that is connected to the internet, Bonjour is known to create 2 firewall exceptions to allow inbound and outbound connectivity.

About Bonjour?

Bonjour Service is a widely-used software that offers a comprehensive solution for discovering services on a local area network. Compatible with Mac OS, Windows, and iOS devices, this software allows for seamless network setup without the need for any configuration. Its primary functions include locating printers and file-sharing servers, making it an essential tool for streamlined network management. In addition, Bonjour is utilized by popular applications such as iTunes and iPhoto to facilitate the discovery of shared music and photos. Furthermore, Bonjour for Windows and AirPort Base Stations can be configured to utilize Wide Area Bonjour, enabling wide area service discovery through a configured DNS server. Also known as zero-configuration networking, Bonjour employs industry standard IP protocols to automatically discover devices and services on a local network. Its user-friendly programming interface, accessible from languages such as Cocoa, Ruby, and Python, provides a sophisticated yet easy-to-use platform for discovering, publishing, and resolving network services.

Software Behaviors

Services:

mDNSResponder.exe runs as a service named 'Bonjour-service' (Bonjour Service) "Zorgt ervoor dat apparatuur en softwareservices automatisch worden geconfigureerd in het netwerk en hun aanwezigheid bekendmaken.".
mDNSResponder(15).exe runs as a service named '##Id_String1.6844F930_1628_4223_B5CC_5BB94B879762##' (Bonjour Service) "##Id_String2.6844F930_1628_4223_B5CC_5BB94B879762##".

Firewall:

mDNSResponder.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe'.
mDNSResponder(15).exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe'.

Scheduled tasks:

PrinterWizard.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{A4D391D0-559A-4209-90C3-540CA5821E25}' (runs on registration).
mDNSResponder.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{E002DCAA-B40D-4122-9B8D-AACD8540907A}' (runs on registration).

Startup Entries

Registry entries:

mDNSResponder.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'Bonjour Service' and executes as C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe.

Software Details

URL:

https://www.apple.com/support/bonjour

Support:

https://www.apple.com/support

Installation path:

C:\Program Files\Bonjour\

Uninstaller:

MsiExec.exe /X{6E3610B2-430D-4EB0-81E3-2B57E8B9DE8D}

Size:

616.00 KB

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