Should I remove Microsoft SQL Server 2008-Browser?

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Remove Microsoft SQL Server 2008-Browser

Microsoft SQL Server 2008-Browser is a program developed by Microsoft. 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 software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The software installer includes 6 files and is usually about 5.17 MB (5,419,008 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows XP. While about 80% of users of Microsoft SQL Server 2008-Browser come from Germany, it is also popular in the United States and Austria.

Help link: go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=90959

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\microsoft sql server\100\shared

Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{4AF2248C-B3DF-46FB-9596-87F5DB193689}

Estimated size: 5.17 MB

Language: German (Germany)

sqlbrowser.exe
Memory:	6.35 MB	21.09 MB average
Total CPU:	0.0007939413%	0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:	0.00019242%	0.016088% average
User CPU:	0.00060152%	0.015104% average

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 Microsoft SQL Server 2008-Browser, 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 Microsoft SQL Server 2008-Browser.

OS VERSIONS Win 7 (SP1) 46% Win 7 2%

HOW IT RUNS Windows Service? Yes (Installs a service)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 2% Keep it 98%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

Germany	79.55%
United States	9.09%
Austria	6.82%
Switzerland	4.55%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

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Publisher URL: www.microsoft.com

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