Browser for SQL Server 2016
Overview
Browser for SQL Server 2016 is a software program developed by Microsoft. The most common release is 13.1.4001.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The setup package generally installs about 6 files and is usually about 4.45 MB (4,665,344 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of those who have this installed, most are running it on Windows 10. While about 66% of users of Browser for SQL Server 2016 come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Netherlands.
Program details
Help link: go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=90959
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\microsoft sql server\130\shared
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{5B860485-0F07-41DC-BA8C-3A839A141FBA}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 4.45 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Browser for SQL Server 2016
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dbghelp.dll - Debugging Tools for Windows(R) (Windows Image Helper)
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instapi130.dll - Microsoft SQL Server (SQL Server Instance API DLL)
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msmdredir.dll - Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services Redirector
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sqldumper.exe - SQL External minidumper
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sqlbrowser.exe - SQL Browser Service EXE
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sqlbrowser_keyfile.dll - SQL Server Patch KeyFile
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- sqlbrowser.exe runs as a service named 'SQL Server Browser' (SQLBrowser) "Provides SQL Server connection information to client computers.".
How do I remove Browser for SQL Server 2016?
You can uninstall Browser for SQL Server 2016 from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program Browser for SQL Server 2016, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Browser for SQL Server 2016.
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 3%
Keep it 97%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #21,953
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Geography
65.87% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
65.87% |
| United Kingdom |
5.16% |
| Netherlands |
4.37% |
| Spain |
2.38% |
| Germany |
1.98% |
| Singapore |
1.98% |
| Czech Republic |
1.59% |
| Romania |
1.59% |
| Austria |
1.19% |
| BG |
1.19% |
| France |
1.19% |
| Hungary |
1.19% |
| Belgium |
0.79% |
| Chile |
0.79% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
33.81% |
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| Dell |
25.18% |
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| Lenovo |
16.55% |
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| ASUS |
9.35% |
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| Acer |
5.04% |
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| Toshiba |
4.32% |
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| Intel |
2.88% |
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| MSI |
1.44% |
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| Samsung |
1.44% |
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Common models |
| HP HP Notebook |
3.54% |
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| ASUS All Series |
3.54% |
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| Dell Inspiron 660s |
1.77% |
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| Dell XPS 13 9350 |
1.77% |
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| HP Pavilion 15 Notebook P... |
1.77% |
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| HP ProBook 4530s |
1.77% |
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About Microsoft
Microsoft Corporation develops, manufactures, licenses and supports a variety of products and services related to computing.
Publisher URL: www.microsoft.com