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Should I remove Microsoft SQL Server Data-Tier Application Framework x64?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
3% remove it97% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Excellent
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #29,200
United States Rank #26,031
Reach 0.0051%

Versions

VersionDistribution
14.0.3881.1 1.00%
13.0.3485.1 1.00%
12.0.2875.2 3.00%
12.0.2603.2 12.00%
12.0.2565.1 3.00%
12.0.1294.0 58.00%
12.0.1293.0 1.00%
12.0.1268.0 19.00%
12.0.1247.0 2.00%

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Microsoft SQL Server Data-Tier Application Framework x64

Overview

Microsoft SQL Server Data-Tier Application Framework x64 is a software program developed by Microsoft. The most common release is 12.0.1294.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The setup package generally installs about 18 files and is usually about 3.95 MB (4,141,056 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 10 and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 49% of users of Microsoft SQL Server Data-Tier Application Framework x64 come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Australia.

Program detailsProgram details

Help link: go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=150604
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\microsoft sql server\120\dac\bin
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{E9DFC4C7-120A-458B-923A-BDE67945E6EC}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 3.95 MB
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by Microsoft SQL Server Data-Tier Application Framework x64

  • dacunpack.exe - Microsoft SQL Server Data-Tier Application Framework (Microsoft SQL Server DAC Package File Unpack Wizard)
  • microsoft.data.tools.schema.sql.dll
  • microsoft.data.tools.utilities.dll
  • microsoft.sqlserver.dac.dll
  • microsoft.sqlserver.dac.extensions.dll
  • sqlpackage.exe

How do I remove Microsoft SQL Server Data-Tier Application Framework x64?

You can uninstall Microsoft SQL Server Data-Tier Application Framework x64 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 Data-Tier Application Framework (x64), 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 Data-Tier Application Framework x64.

OS VERSIONS
Win 10 68%
Win 7 (SP1) 32%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 3%
Keep it 97%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#29,200

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 68.00%
Windows 7 32.00%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Professional 14.14%
Windows 8.1 Pro 12.12%
Windows 10 Pro 11.11%
Windows 7 Ultimate 8.08%
Windows 10 Home 8.08%
Windows 8.1 Enterprise 7.07%

Distribution by countryGeography

48.80% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 48.80%
  United Kingdom 7.20%
  Australia 4.00%
  Netherlands 4.00%
  India 3.20%
  Sweden 3.20%
  Canada 3.20%
  Spain 2.40%
  South Africa 1.60%
  France 1.60%
  Ireland 1.60%
  United Arab Emirates 1.60%
  Italy 1.60%
  Hong Kong 0.80%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell 38.75%
Hewlett-Packard 17.50%
Lenovo 15.00%
ASUS 7.50%
Intel 3.75%
Toshiba 3.75%
Acer 2.50%
Samsung 2.50%
Sony 2.50%
American Megatrends 1.25%
Medion 1.25%
MSI 1.25%
Common models
ASUS All Series 5.49%
Dell OptiPlex 990 2.20%
HP Pavilion 15 Notebook P... 2.20%
Dell Latitude E6440 2.20%
VMware, Inc. VMware Virtu... 2.20%
Sony SVE14A25CXS 1.10%

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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