| Verdict | Action | |---------|--------| | File is in System32\spool\drivers and signed by Epson | – Leave it alone. It’s a normal part of your printer software. | | File is elsewhere, unsigned, or flagged by multiple antivirus engines | Malware – Remove and scan your system. | | File is legitimate but causing errors | Reinstall printer drivers – Do not manually delete the file without reinstalling, or your printer will stop working. |
Check the file location in your antivirus quarantine log. If it was in C:\Program Files (x86)\Western Digital , it was a false positive. Restore it and add an exception. If elsewhere, do not restore. usbprns2.exe
Legitimate usbprns2.exe is usually between 100 KB and 500 KB. If it’s over 2 MB or under 50 KB, be suspicious. Also, a creation date that matches the date you installed your Brother printer is a good sign. A date from the future or long before you owned the printer? Investigate. | Verdict | Action | |---------|--------| | File