Apple devices use Bonjour to automatically discover computers, devices and services over an IP network. Bonjour is a networking protocol that Apple devices use to automatically discover other computers, devices and services on an IP network. If you use Windows 10, you may be curious if Bonjour is required on your computer. We will explain Bonjour, its functions, and whether it is necessary on your Windows 10 computer.
What is Bonjour?
Apple Inc. developed Bonjour, a network protocol. It’s also known as Zero Configuration network or mDNS. This protocol allows devices to discover each other over an IP network automatically without needing to be configured. Bonjour was created to make it simple for users to create and use local networks with no need for special knowledge.
What is Bonjour?
Bonjour uses a multicast Domain Name System, (mDNS), to allow devices to automatically find each other on a network. A broadcast message is sent out by a connected device to announce its presence and offer of services. The broadcast message is sent to other devices in the network. They can then automatically find the device and its services. Bonjour uses a unicast Domain Name System to provide additional information about the service offered by the device.
What is Bonjour required for Windows 10?
Your use of Bonjour on Windows 10 will determine whether or not you have to install it. It is not required to be installed in Windows 10, so most users won’t need it. Bonjour might be required if you use Windows 10 on a mixed network with Apple devices. This allows you to communicate and discover services between the devices.
Bonjour may already be installed if you use iTunes or any other Apple software on Windows. Bonjour is used by iTunes to allow communication between Apple devices and discover services. You might not be allowed to use certain features of iTunes if you remove Bonjour.
Developers who use Bonjour on Windows 10 for their software development can also benefit from Bonjour on Windows 10. To test and debug your software, developers might need Bonjour installed on their Windows 10 computers.
How do I install Bonjour on Windows 10
You can download Bonjour from the Apple website to install Bonjour on Windows 10. Follow these steps to install Bonjour on Windows 10.
- Go to the Apple support website (https://support.apple.com/downloads/bonjour_for_windows) and download the Bonjour installer for Windows.
- Double-click Bonjour installer file to start the installation process.
- Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
- Once the installation is completed, you can restart your computer.
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