Microsoft VSS Writer for SQL Server "Denali" CTP3
Overview
Microsoft VSS Writer for SQL Server "Denali" CTP3 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 3.3 MB (3,464,192 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 63% of users of Microsoft VSS Writer for SQL Server "Denali" CTP3 come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and DK.
Program details
Help link: go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=90958
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\microsoft sql server\110\shared
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{56A77522-C2BF-4957-BD08-6CD96290E7C3}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 3.3 MB
Language: German (Germany)
Files installed by Microsoft VSS Writer for SQL Server "Denali" CTP3
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dbghelp.dll - Debugging Tools for Windows(R) (Windows Image Helper)
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instapi110.dll - Microsoft SQL Server (SQL Server Instance API DLL)
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sqlboot.dll - SQL Server Edition Settings DLL
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sqldumper.exe - SQL External minidumper
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sqlvdi.dll - Virtual Device Interface for BACKUP/RESTORE
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sqlwriter.exe - SQL Server VSS Writer
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sqlwvss.dll - SQL VSS Writer VSS INTERACTION DLL
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sqlwvss_xp.dll
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sqlwriter_keyfile.dll - SQL Server Patch KeyFile
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- sqlwriter.exe runs as a service named 'SQLWriter' (SQLWriter) "Provides the interface to backup/restore Microsoft SQL server through the Windows VSS infrastructure.".
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
sqlwriter.exe |
Memory: | 2.14 MB | |
Total CPU: | 0.0000087323% | |
Kernel CPU: | 0.00000685% | |
User CPU: | 0.00000188% | |
CPU cycles/sec: | 1,239 | |
How do I remove Microsoft VSS Writer for SQL Server "Denali" CTP3?
You can uninstall Microsoft VSS Writer for SQL Server "Denali" CTP3 from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- 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.
- When you find the program Microsoft VSS Writer for SQL Server "Denali" CTP3, 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).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Microsoft VSS Writer for SQL Server "Denali" CTP3.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 89%
Win 10 11%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 5%
Keep it 95%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
88.89% |
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Windows 10 |
11.11% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Ultimate |
35.29% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
29.41% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
23.53% |
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Windows 10 Home |
5.88% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro |
5.88% |
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Geography
62.50% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
62.50% |
United Kingdom |
9.38% |
DK |
6.25% |
Canada |
3.13% |
Germany |
3.13% |
France |
3.13% |
Japan |
3.13% |
MA |
3.13% |
Thailand |
3.13% |
Turkey |
3.13% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
26.67% |
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Dell |
20.00% |
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Acer |
20.00% |
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Intel |
13.33% |
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GIGABYTE |
13.33% |
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Lenovo |
6.67% |
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Common models |
Packard Bell EasyNote TS1... |
7.14% |
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LENOVO 43142PU |
7.14% |
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Hewlett-Packard SG3-350UK |
7.14% |
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HP EliteBook 8730w |
7.14% |
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HP EliteBook 8440p |
7.14% |
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HP 620 |
7.14% |
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About Microsoft
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Publisher URL: www.microsoft.com