Microsoft SQL Server 2008-Browser
Overview
Microsoft SQL Server 2008-Browser 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 is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The software installer includes 6 files and is usually about 5.17 MB (5,419,008 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows XP. While about 80% of users of Microsoft SQL Server 2008-Browser come from Germany, it is also popular in the United States and Austria.
Program details
Help link: go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=90959
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\microsoft sql server\100\shared
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{4AF2248C-B3DF-46FB-9596-87F5DB193689}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 5.17 MB
Language: German (Germany)
Files installed by Microsoft SQL Server 2008-Browser
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msmdredir.dll - Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services
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dbghelp.dll - Debugging Tools for Windows(R) (Windows Image Helper)
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instapi10.dll - Microsoft SQL Server (SQL Server Instance API DLL)
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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.".
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- sqlbrowser.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\90\Shared\sqlbrowser.exe'.
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
sqlbrowser.exe |
Memory: | 6.35 MB | |
Total CPU: | 0.0007939413% | |
Kernel CPU: | 0.00019242% | |
User CPU: | 0.00060152% | |
How do I remove Microsoft SQL Server 2008-Browser?
You can uninstall Microsoft SQL Server 2008-Browser 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 SQL Server 2008-Browser, 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 SQL Server 2008-Browser.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 46%
Win 7 2%
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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 2%
Keep it 98%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
48.78% |
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Windows XP |
26.83% |
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Windows 10 |
14.63% |
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Windows Vista |
9.76% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Microsoft Windows XP |
26.83% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
17.07% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
17.07% |
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Windows 10 Pro |
7.32% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
7.32% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
7.32% |
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Geography
79.55% of installs come from Germany
Which countries install it?
Germany |
79.55% |
United States |
9.09% |
Austria |
6.82% |
Switzerland |
4.55% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Acer |
18.18% |
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Dell |
12.12% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
12.12% |
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Medion |
9.09% |
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Sony |
9.09% |
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GIGABYTE |
6.06% |
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Intel |
6.06% |
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Samsung |
6.06% |
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Lenovo |
6.06% |
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American Megatrends |
6.06% |
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ASUS |
6.06% |
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Sahara |
3.03% |
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Common models |
Sony VPCEB1J1E |
3.03% |
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Sony VPCEA1S1E |
3.03% |
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Sony VGN-NR32Z_S |
3.03% |
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Samsung R530/R730/P530 ... |
3.03% |
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Samsung R519/R719 |
3.03% |
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Packard Bell ixtreme M574... |
3.03% |
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About Microsoft
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Publisher URL: www.microsoft.com