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Should I remove Gravador VSS do Microsoft SQL Server?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
9% remove it91% keep it
Overall Sentiment
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VersionDistribution
10.0.1600.22 100.00%

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Gravador VSS do Microsoft SQL Server

Overview

Gravador VSS do Microsoft SQL Server is a software program developed by Microsoft. 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 9 files and is usually about 8.23 MB (8,633,856 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of those who have this installed, most are running it on Windows 7 (SP1). While about 80% of users of Gravador VSS do Microsoft SQL Server come from the United States, it is also popular in Brazil.

Program detailsProgram details

Help link: go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=90958
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\microsoft sql server\100\shared
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{2C3A8EFB-4021-4A07-B312-8CCCF7093D24}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 8.23 MB
Language: Portuguese (Brazil)

Program filesFiles installed by Gravador VSS do Microsoft SQL Server

  • dbghelp.dll - Debugging Tools for Windows(R) (Windows Image Helper)
  • instapi10.dll - Microsoft SQL Server (SQL Server Instance API DLL)
  • sqlboot.dll - SQL Server Edition Settings DLL
  • sqldumper.exe - SQL External minidumper
  • sqlvdi.dll - Virtual Device Interface for BACKUP/RESTORE
  • sqlwriter.exe - SQL Server VSS Writer - 64 Bit
  • sqlwriter_keyfile.dll - SQL Server Patch KeyFile
  • sqlwvss.dll - SQL VSS Writer VSS INTERACTION DLL

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Service
  • sqlwriter.exe runs as a service named 'SQL Server VSS Writer' (SQLWriter) "Provides the interface to backup/restore Microsoft SQL server through the Windows VSS infrastructure.".

Program resource utilizationResource utilization averages

sqlwriter.exe
Memory:2.48 MB
21.09 MB average
Total CPU:0.0002404590%
0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:0.00013846%
0.016088% average
User CPU:0.00010199%
0.015104% average
CPU cycles/sec:432
8,062,084 average

How do I remove Gravador VSS do Microsoft SQL Server?

You can uninstall Gravador VSS do Microsoft SQL Server from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. 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.
  2. When you find the program Gravador VSS do Microsoft SQL Server, 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).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Gravador VSS do Microsoft SQL Server.

PC BRAND OF CHOICE
100%
Hewlett-Packard
 
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 9%
Keep it 91%

Distribution by countryGeography

80.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 80.00%
  Brazil 20.00%

About Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation develops, manufactures, licenses and supports a variety of products and services related to computing.
Publisher URL: www.microsoft.com

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