brmainte.exe is not a virus, not bloatware, and not a resource hog. It’s simply Brother’s way of keeping your printing experience smooth.
If you downloaded the file from Brother’s official website and it has a valid digital signature, it is a false positive. Upload the file to VirusTotal.com – if most engines detect it as clean, add an exception in your antivirus. If VirusTotal shows multiple detections, run a full malware scan. Brother Printer Driver Utility Brmainte.exe