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How to Uninstall Bonjour in Windows 10 & 11
Make sure to delete mdnsNSP.dll and mDNSResponder.exe
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Updated onJanuary 18, 2024
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Bonjour is a service developed by Apple and used by iTunes and Safari to facilitate connections between devices on the local network. It’s usually bundled with the iTunes installer, but you can always uninstall Bonjour.
Do I need the Bonjour service? If you don’t employ its feature set (Home Sharing, connecting to Apple TV) or use any of the Apple apps on the PC, there’s no harm in uninstalling Bonjour. Also, it wouldn’t affect the basic functionality of iTunes.
How do I uninstall Bonjour in Windows?
1. Uninstall via Control Panel and delete program files
While uninstalling Bonjour ideally removes all the related files, primarilymdnsNSP.dllandmDNSResponder.exe, check once since that’s not always the case.
2. Use a third-party uninstaller
To uninstall Bonjour and delete all the files and cache in one go, we recommend using aneffective software uninstaller. It’s quick and more effective!
Besides, most uninstallers offer a free version, which should suffice for basic app removal.
3. Disable the Bonjour service (does not uninstall)
If Bonjour has a high CPU or RAM usage on the PC, an ideal approach is to disable it via theServices console. This will stop the process from running!
Remember, uninstalling Bonjour can affect the PC’s ability to connect to Apple devices, but it shouldn’t be prominent as long as you rely on wired connections. At the same time, removing the Bonjour service helps fixiTunes errors 5105 and 4005.
If you want to find out more, read our dedicated guide on theBonjour service in Windows.
For any queries or to share if Bonjour caused any issues on the PC, drop a comment below.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
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Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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