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What is the mdnsNSP.dll component needed for?

Simply put, a DLL file is a renamed executable file. It cannot be executed directly but can be called by any Windows executable program.

The mdnsNSP.dll process is also known as Bonjour Namespace Provider and is a part of Bonjour or, as the case may be, Adobe Version Cue (Version CS3 Client). This software is produced by Apple (www.apple.com). An outdated or faulty version of mdnsNSP.dll can cause problems for your computer, ranging from slowness to error messages like these:

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What you should know about mdnsNSP.dll Bonjour Namespace Provider

mdnsNSP.dll is not part of Windows, but it is important nonetheless. The file mdnsNSP.dll is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Program Files". Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 121,704 bytes (51% of all these files), 122,128 bytes, 152,864 bytes, 94,208 bytes or, as the case may be, 147,456 bytes.
This so-called dynamic link library (DLL) contains all the functions that have been transferred to a separate file. These transferred functions are available not only to this particular program, but can also be used by other applications. The program executes in the background, and can only be terminated using Windows Task Manager. The file does not come from Microsoft and is not part of the operating system. There is no concrete documentation available for this service. It also can also affect other applications by changing their properties. Such manipulation can cause an application to do things other than what it is intended to do. The mdnsNSP file possesses a digital signature from Verisign.com, which should confirm its trustworthiness. The original file has a digital certificate (see its file properties). You can use Windows Control Panel (Programs icon) to completely remove the software. For this reason, 36% of all experts consider this file to be a possible threat. The probability that it can cause harm is high.

If you see this file on your hard drive or in Windows Task Manager, please make sure that it is not a malicious variant. It's a fact that many trojans try to cloak their true identity by calling themselves mdnsNSP.dll. With the above information or by using tools like Security Task Manager you can determine if, in your case, the file is an undesirable variant.

What do other computer users say about mdnsNSP?

Part of Apple's Bonjour and/or Rendezvous zero configuration networking, most often added by Itunes version 5.0 and later.
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Summary: One user considers it harmless. source: file.net

How to uninstall Bonjour or Adobe Version Cue

To remove Bonjour Namespace Provider from your computer, please follow the manual instructions below.

  1. Click the Windows Start Button. You can find it in the lower-left corner of the taskbar.
  2. Type 'uninstall'.
  3. Click Add or remove programs.
  4. Now locate Bonjour or Adobe Version Cue in the list of displayed applications.
  5. Click the program, and then click Uninstall.
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How to check if mdnsNSP.dll (Bonjour Namespace Provider) was uninstalled completely

After uninstalling, restart your computer. Then open Windows Explorer and check if a folder with the software name still exists under C:\Program Files. Also, check the Registry for remnants of Bonjour Namespace Provider. To do this, start Regedit, then look under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software for: Bonjour Namespace Provider or the name of the producer. Keep in mind that only a computer professional should delete entries in the Windows Registry directly.

Last but not least

If Windows is not working properly, startup is slow, or mdnsNSP.dll is causing problems, a good Windows diagnostic tool may help. This is especially effective when it comes to older computers that have accumulated vast quantities of "garbage data" as the result of many software installs and uninstalls.

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