Should I remove SQL Server Service Broker External Activator?

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10.51.2500.0	33.33%
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Remove SQL Server Service Broker External Activ...

SQL Server Service Broker External Activator is a program developed by Microsoft. The most used version is 10.50.1600.1, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 is about 2.65 MB (2,782,720 bytes) when donwloaded. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 67% of users of SQL Server Service Broker External Activator come from the United States, it is also popular in India.

Help link: blogs.msdn.com/sql_service_broker

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\service broker\external activator\config

Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{B71F5372-695A-4DB0-9F82-32B1109B8DE5}

Estimated size: 2.65 MB

Language: English (United States)

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 Service Broker External Activator, 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 Service Broker External Activator.

OS VERSIONS Win 10 67% Win 7 (SP1) 33%

HOW IT RUNS Windows Service? Yes (Installs a service)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 8% Keep it 92%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	66.67%
India	33.33%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

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