SQL Server Browser for SQL Server 2014 CTP1
Overview
SQL Server Browser for SQL Server 2014 CTP1 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 6 files and is usually about 4.29 MB (4,501,504 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 88% of users of SQL Server Browser for SQL Server 2014 CTP1 come from the United States, it is also popular in Brazil.
Program details
Help link: go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=90959
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\microsoft sql server\110\shared
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{8AB9F837-BB27-4BEB-9795-FF4F96D20247}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 4.29 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by SQL Server Browser for SQL Server 2014 CTP1
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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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msmdredir.dll - Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services Redirector
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sqldumper.exe - SQL External minidumper
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sqlbrowser.exe - SQL Browser Service EXE
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sqlbrowser_keyfile.dll - SQL Server Patch KeyFile
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- sqlbrowser.exe runs as a service named 'SQL Server Browser' (SQLBrowser) "Provides SQL Server connection information to client computers.".
How do I remove SQL Server Browser for SQL Server 2014 CTP1?
You can uninstall SQL Server Browser for SQL Server 2014 CTP1 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 SQL Server Browser for SQL Server 2014 CTP1, 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 SQL Server Browser for SQL Server 2014 CTP1.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 67%
Win 7 (SP1) 33%
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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 3%
Keep it 97%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
66.67% |
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| Windows 7 |
33.33% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows Server 2012 Datac... |
33.33% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
33.33% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
33.33% |
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Geography
87.50% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
87.50% |
| Brazil |
12.50% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
50.00% |
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| ASUS |
50.00% |
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About Microsoft
Microsoft Corporation develops, manufactures, licenses and supports a variety of products and services related to computing.
Publisher URL: www.microsoft.com