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Should I remove Microsoft SQL Server Data-Tier Application Framework x86?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
7% remove it93% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Excellent
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #11,937
United States Rank #8,076
Reach 0.0274%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 9.37 days
276.39 days >
Average installed length: 145.22 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
14.0.4127.1 1.29%
14.0.4079.2 0.55%
14.0.3953.4 8.69%
14.0.3881.1 6.10%
14.0.3811.1 5.18%
14.0.3757.2 2.03%
14.0.3691.3 5.36%
14.0.3652.3 3.14%
14.0.3506.3 1.29%
13.0.3560.4 11.09%
13.0.3485.1 5.91%
13.0.3432.1 4.62%
13.0.3411.1 4.62%
13.0.3366.2 4.07%
13.0.3330.1 3.33%
13.0.3286.1 2.22%
13.0.3265.1 0.74%
13.0.3225.4 16.08%
13.0.3199.1 3.51%
13.0.3149.1 1.48%
13.0.3135.1 0.74%
13.0.3114.1 1.48%
13.0.3037.3 0.92%
13.0.3002.1 2.22%
13.0.2937.1 0.74%
12.0.2943.1 0.18%
12.0.2875.2 0.18%
12.0.2603.2 1.85%
12.0.2565.1 0.37%

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Microsoft SQL Server Data-Tier Application Framework x86

Overview

Microsoft SQL Server Data-Tier Application Framework x86 is a software program developed by Microsoft. The most common release is 13.0.3225.4, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The setup package generally installs about 18 files and is usually about 3.34 MB (3,502,080 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 67% of users of Microsoft SQL Server Data-Tier Application Framework x86 come from the United States, it is also popular in Netherlands and United Kingdom.

Program detailsProgram details

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\microsoft sql server\120\dac\bin
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{A6F82F85-C6D7-4100-B921-ACECDF10F0D9}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 3.34 MB
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by Microsoft SQL Server Data-Tier Application Framework x86

  • 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 x86?

You can uninstall Microsoft SQL Server Data-Tier Application Framework x86 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 (x86), 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 x86.

OS VERSIONS
Win 10 89%
Win 7 (SP1) 11%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 7%
Keep it 93%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#11,937

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 88.56%
Windows 7 11.44%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 10 Pro 38.82%
Windows 10 Home 26.43%
Windows 10 Enterprise 5.73%
Windows 7 Professional 5.55%
Windows 10 Home Single La... 3.70%
Windows 8.1 Pro 3.51%

Distribution by countryGeography

66.97% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 66.97%
  Netherlands 4.08%
  United Kingdom 3.82%
  Germany 2.11%
  Singapore 2.11%
  Spain 1.71%
  Italy 1.71%
  South Africa 1.18%
  Czech Republic 1.05%
  Belgium 0.92%
  Canada 0.79%
  Romania 0.79%
  Hungary 0.79%
  India 0.79%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell 31.59%
Hewlett-Packard 29.77%
Lenovo 10.44%
ASUS 9.14%
Acer 6.79%
Toshiba 3.39%
MSI 2.61%
Intel 2.09%
GIGABYTE 2.09%
Apple 0.78%
Samsung 0.78%
Alienware 0.52%
Common models
ASUS All Series 4.62%
Dell Latitude E7470 3.59%
HP HP Notebook 3.59%
Dell Inspiron 3542 2.56%
HP ProBook 450 G2 2.05%
Dell Latitude E5570 2.05%

About Microsoft

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Publisher URL: www.microsoft.com

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