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Should I remove Microsoft SQL Server Backup to Windows Azure Tool?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
8% remove it92% keep it
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Versions

VersionDistribution
1.0.389.4 100.00%

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Microsoft SQL Server Backup to Windows Azure Tool

Overview

Microsoft SQL Server Backup to Windows Azure Tool 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 installer includes 15 files and is usually about 6.01 MB (6,304,885 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 64% of users of Microsoft SQL Server Backup to Windows Azure Tool come from the United States, it is also popular in Thailand and Latvia.

Program detailsProgram details

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server Backup to Windows Azure Tool\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{3E238A55-62C8-4C2F-9495-E71318A488E8}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 6.01 MB
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by Microsoft SQL Server Backup to Windows Azure Tool

  • Microsoft.WindowsAzure.Configuration.dll - Microsoft.WindowsAzure.Configuration
  • Microsoft.Data.Edm.dll - Microsoft® .NET Framework
  • Microsoft.Data.OData.dll
  • System.Spatial.dll
  • SQLBackup2AzureDriver.sys - SQLBackup2Azure Driver (SQLBackup2AzureDriver Filter Driver)
  • Microsoft.WindowsAzure.Storage.dll - Windows Azure Storage
  • SQLBackup2Azure.exe - SQLBackup2Azure (SQLBackup2Azure.Service)
  • SQLBackup2AzureConfig.exe - SQLBackup2Azure.ConfigGui
  • SQLBackup2Azure.Common.dll - Common

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Service
  • SQLBackup2Azure.exe runs as a service named 'Microsoft SQL Server Backup to Windows Azure Tool' (SQLBackup2Azure) "Microsoft SQL Server Backup to Windows Azure Tool Service".

How do I remove Microsoft SQL Server Backup to Windows Azure Tool?

You can uninstall Microsoft SQL Server Backup to Windows Azure Tool 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 Microsoft SQL Server Backup to Windows Azure Tool, 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 Backup to Windows Azure Tool.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 50%
Win 10 50%
 
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 8%
Keep it 92%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 50.00%
Windows 10 50.00%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Ultimate 33.33%
Windows 7 Professional 16.67%
Windows 8.1 16.67%
Windows 8 Enterprise 16.67%
Windows 10 Pro Insider Pr... 16.67%

Distribution by countryGeography

63.64% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 63.64%
  Thailand 9.09%
  Latvia 9.09%
  China 9.09%
  United Kingdom 9.09%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Lenovo 20.00%
Hewlett-Packard 20.00%
Dell 20.00%
Alienware 20.00%
Acer 20.00%
Common models
LENOVO HuronRiver Platfor... 16.67%
HP ENVY 17 Notebook PC 16.67%
Gigabyte H61M-D2H-USB3 16.67%
Dell Latitude E6530 16.67%
ASUSTeK K42Jv 16.67%
Acer TravelMate 5730 ... 16.67%

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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