What is TwDsUiLaunch.exe?
TwDsUiLaunch.exe is digitally signed by Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher.
TwDsUiLaunch.exe is usually located in the 'C:\windows\twain_32\Brimm15a\Common\' folder.
Some of the anti-virus scanners at VirusTotal detected TwDsUiLaunch.exe.
If you have additional information about the file, please share it with the FreeFixer users by posting a comment at the bottom of this page.
Digital signatures [?]
TwDsUiLaunch.exe has a valid digital signature.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Signer name | Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher |
| Certificate issuer name | Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility PCA |
| Certificate serial number | 330000001e258e7c4251c5d1fa00010000001e |
VirusTotal report
1 of the 66 anti-virus programs at VirusTotal detected the TwDsUiLaunch.exe file. That's a 2% detection rate.
| Scanner | Detection Name |
|---|---|
| Cylance | Unsafe |
Hashes [?]
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| MD5 | 6f1fc278f4c6120ddc1900b7c6fed16b |
| SHA256 | 9b9ebc7b20c790e80682bf753da2cf029115ec1555d2c8a63d8d45b94cfc43ce |
Error Messages
These are some of the error messages that can appear related to twdsuilaunch.exe:
twdsuilaunch.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
twdsuilaunch.exe - Application Error. The instruction at "0xXXXXXXXX" referenced memory at "0xXXXXXXXX". The memory could not be "read/written". Click on OK to terminate the program.
twdsuilaunch.exe has stopped working.
End Program - twdsuilaunch.exe. This program is not responding.
twdsuilaunch.exe is not a valid Win32 application.
twdsuilaunch.exe - Application Error. The application failed to initialize properly (0xXXXXXXXX). Click OK to terminate the application.
What will you do with the file?
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What did other users do?
The poll result listed below shows what users chose to do with the file. 71% have voted for removal. Based on votes from 98 users.
NOTE: Please do not use this poll as the only source of input to determine what you will do with the file.
Malware or legitimate?
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Comments
Please share with the other users what you think about this file. What does this file do? Is it legitimate or something that your computer is better without? Do you know how it was installed on your system? Did you install it yourself or did it come bundled with some other software? Is it running smoothly or do you get some error message? Any information that will help to document this file is welcome. Thank you for your contributions.
I'm reading all new comments so don't hesitate to post a question about the file. If I don't have the answer perhaps another user can help you.
This file may be legit it’s located inside brother printer software. Avila reads it as clear reloading my win 10 System mIn and seeing if it returns with the install of the printer.
# 26 Oct 2017, 9:11
Paul writes
This file is part of the Brother printer installation package. It loads to the start-up list. AVG does not identify it as a virus. I don't know exactly what it does but I am not experiencing any issues. I will leave it on my system.
# 27 Dec 2017, 4:53
mp writes
I read it was a very bad Trojan/ malware. I also read Brother had issues with being the easiest to hack, allowing the back door to open on my laptop.
I could not delete it from regedit (ctrl + f)
I disabled it with another program
Then set back my laptop back to factory settings. Checked regedit... Not there.
I reinstalled my new Brother printer with the cd and then updated. Not there. The next day I updated again. It's back in my regedit, using "ctrl + f". I'm wondering if it's safe to be there...
# 12 Jun 2018, 22:32
Jeff Balls writes
I've been trying to work out what it is. there does seem to be a lot of internet chat about it being malware.
# 3 Sep 2018, 13:44
Jones, R. writes
TwDsUiLaunch.exe lacks file version, product name, product version, and copyright when accessed via task manager and checked for properties. During an online search of the file, I encountered at least one site out of two containing malware -- this being the second. I have noticed it along with a few others (i.e. DDE Server Window, YouCam Service Window, Secureline Traylcon) preventing the system from shutting down from time to time -- luckily, the system closes within seconds after notification.
# 27 Sep 2018, 10:10
Andy s. writes
I have a solid state hardrive and my computer used to boot up VERY quickly. Lately it takes 8 (eight) minutes and I must unplug and replug in the computer before start up. I went into start up menu to see if I could remove some programs and I found TwDsUiLaunch file is in the start up menu.Should I remove this program? I don't know if I downloaded this program without being aware of it, or how long it has been in my start up menu. If I remove this program and I needed to reinstall would it be possible.
# 12 Aug 2019, 9:45
frostyfee writes
It appears to be needed/enabled on startup for my "Brother" brand printer to function properly
# 10 Jun 2020, 13:03
Mike Crittenden writes