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Should I remove SQL Server Browser for SQL Server "Denali" CTP3?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
1% remove it99% keep it
Overall Sentiment
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How common is it?
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Versions

VersionDistribution
11.0.1440.19 100.00%

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SQL Server Browser for SQL Server "Denali" CTP3

What is SQL Server Browser for SQL Server "Denali" CTP3?  (from Microsoft)

The SQL Server Browser program runs as a Windows service. SQL Server Browser listens for incoming requests for Microsoft SQL Server resources and provides information about SQL Server instances installed on the computer. For each instance of the Database Engine and SSAS, the SQL Server Browser service (sqlbrowser) prov...  Read more

Overview

SQL Server Browser for SQL Server "Denali" CTP3 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 6 files and is usually about 4.26 MB (4,466,176 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 56% of users of SQL Server Browser for SQL Server "Denali" CTP3 come from the United States, it is also popular in DK and United Kingdom.

Program detailsProgram details

Help link: go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=90959
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\microsoft sql server\110\shared
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{E1407376-EA48-4546-8624-27BFD2B19FC4}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 4.26 MB
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by SQL Server Browser for SQL Server "Denali" CTP3

  • msmdredir.dll - Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services (Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services Redirector)
  • dbghelp.dll - Debugging Tools for Windows(R) (Windows Image Helper)
  • instapi110.dll - Microsoft SQL Server (SQL Server Instance API DLL)
  • sqldumper.exe - SQL External minidumper
  • sqlbrowser.exe - SQL Browser Service EXE
  • sqlbrowser_keyfile.dll - SQL Server Patch KeyFile

Program behaviorsBehaviors 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 "Denali" CTP3?

You can uninstall SQL Server Browser for SQL Server "Denali" CTP3 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 SQL Server Browser 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).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove SQL Server Browser for SQL Server "Denali" CTP3.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 90%
Win 10 10%
 
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 1%
Keep it 99%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 90.00%
Windows 10 10.00%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Ultimate 44.44%
Windows 7 Professional 33.33%
Windows 10 Home 11.11%
Windows 7 Home Premium 11.11%

Distribution by countryGeography

56.25% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 56.25%
  DK 12.50%
  United Kingdom 12.50%
  Canada 6.25%
  MA 6.25%
  Thailand 6.25%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Intel 22.22%
Hewlett-Packard 22.22%
Dell 22.22%
Acer 22.22%
Lenovo 11.11%
Common models
LENOVO 43142PU 14.29%
Hewlett-Packard SG3-350UK 14.29%
HP EliteBook 8440p 14.29%
HP 620 14.29%
Dell Inspiron 560 14.29%
Dell Dell System XPS L7... 14.29%

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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