Bpcheck.exe -

You may see two or more instances of bpcheck.exe running simultaneously. This is normal if you have multiple Brother printers installed or both USB and network connections configured.

If you were scrolling through your Task Manager or checking your startup programs and stumbled across a process named bpcheck.exe, you aren't alone. For many Windows users, unfamiliar executable files can be a source of anxiety—usually linked to fears of malware or viruses.

However, bpcheck.exe is generally not a threat. In most cases, it is a legitimate utility associated with specific software monitoring tools. bpcheck.exe

Here is a deep dive into what bpcheck.exe is, where it comes from, and how to ensure the one on your computer is safe.

If you have Business Objects or SAP software installed on your machine, you will typically find this file in one of the following directories: You may see two or more instances of bpcheck

Occasionally, bpcheck.exe may spike to 25–50% CPU usage, especially after waking the computer from sleep or when there’s a communication error with the printer. This is usually a driver bug, not malicious activity.

Some users see a pop-up saying:
"Cannot find bpcheck.exe. Please reinstall the Brother software."
This typically happens after uninstalling Brother drivers incorrectly or manually deleting the file without removing registry entries. If you were scrolling through your Task Manager

While the file itself isn't harmful, users have reported several issues related to its behavior:

You can delete the file directly, but this may cause registry errors and repeated error messages. If you insist:

If you want to stop bpcheck.exe from running automatically but still be able to print:

This prevents the process from launching at boot, but it won’t remove the file. You can manually run it later if needed. However, disabling it means you won’t receive real-time printer error notifications.