Because it is part of a legitimate installed driver. Windows File Protection or the Brother software itself will reinstall the file if missing. To stop it permanently, uninstall all Brother software (see Part 4).

C:\Windows\System32\spool\drivers\x64\3\ (on 64-bit Windows)

or

Antivirus software quarantined the file, or file permissions are corrupted.

Yes. The printer will still function using basic Windows drivers (via “Add a printer” > Windows Update). However, you will lose advanced features like ink monitoring, head cleaning, and custom print profiles.

Brmainte Exe -

Because it is part of a legitimate installed driver. Windows File Protection or the Brother software itself will reinstall the file if missing. To stop it permanently, uninstall all Brother software (see Part 4).

C:\Windows\System32\spool\drivers\x64\3\ (on 64-bit Windows) brmainte exe

or

Antivirus software quarantined the file, or file permissions are corrupted. Because it is part of a legitimate installed driver

Yes. The printer will still function using basic Windows drivers (via “Add a printer” > Windows Update). However, you will lose advanced features like ink monitoring, head cleaning, and custom print profiles. Windows Update). However