Should I remove Microsoft OLE DB Provider for DB2?

Lifespan of installation (until removal)

Versions

Version	Distribution
8.0.4294.0	57.14%
7.0.3175.0	14.29%
7.0.2413.0	28.57%

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Remove Microsoft OLE DB Provider for DB2

Microsoft OLE DB Provider for DB2 is a program developed by Microsoft. The most used version is 8.0.4294.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The software installer includes 5 files and is usually about 9.27 MB (9,722,403 bytes). ComponentUpdater.dll is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 75% of users of Microsoft OLE DB Provider for DB2 come from the United States, it is also popular in MK and Argentina.

URL: www.microsoft.com

Help link: support.microsoft.com

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\microsoft ole db provider for db2

Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Microsoft OLE DB Provider for DB2\Setup.exe" /SetupXML "C:\Program Files\Microsoft OLE DB Provider for DB2\Msi\HISDB2_x86.xml"

Estimated size: 9.27 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 Microsoft OLE DB Provider for DB2, 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 OLE DB Provider for DB2.

OS VERSIONS Win 7 (SP1) 43% Win 7 14%

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 2% Keep it 98%

AVERAGE INSTALL LIFESPAN 1.39 Days

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	75.00%
MK	8.33%
Argentina	8.33%
Saudi Arabia	8.33%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

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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