Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Browser
What is Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Browser?
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. SQL Server Browser can be configured during setup or by using SQL Server Configuration Manager. By default, the SQL Server Browser service starts automatically.
Overview
The most common release is 10.1.2531.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The primary executable is named sqlbrowser.exe. The setup package generally installs about 61 files and is usually about 5.15 MB (5,396,480 bytes).
Program details
URL: www.microsoft.com/sqlserver
Help link: go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=90959
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{C688457E-03FD-4941-923B-A27F4D42A7DD}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 5.15 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Browser
| Program executable: | sqlbrowser.exe |
| Name: | Microsoft SQL Server |
| SQL Browser Service EXE |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\microsoft sql server\90\shared\sqlbrowser.exe |
| MD5: | b54b48f6d92423440c264e91225c5ff1 |
| he 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. |
Additional files:
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msmdredir.dll - Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services
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atl80.dll - Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2005 (ATL Module for Windows (Unicode))
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dbghelp.dll - Debugging Tools for Windows(R) (Windows Image Helper)
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mfc80.dll - MFCDLL Shared Library - Retail Version
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MFC80CHS.DLL - MFC Language Specific Resources
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MFC80CHT.DLL
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MFC80DEU.DLL
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MFC80ENU.DLL
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MFC80ESP.DLL
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MFC80FRA.DLL
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MFC80ITA.DLL
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MFC80JPN.DLL
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MFC80KOR.DLL
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mfc80u.dll
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msvcp80.dll - Microsoft® C++ Runtime Library
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msvcr80.dll - Microsoft® C Runtime Library
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AXSCPHST.DLL - Microsoft SQL Server (AxScriptHost - Active Scripting Host for SQL)
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AXSCPHST90.DLL - AxScriptHost90 - Active Scripting Host for SQL
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DISTRIB.exe - SQL Server Replication Distribution Agent
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instapi.dll - SQL Server Instance API DLL
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instapi10.dll
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mergetxt.dll - SQL Server Text Merge Resolver
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Microsoft.SqlServer.Replication.BusinessLogicSupport.dll - Replication Business Logic Support Library
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microsoft.sqlserver.types.dll - SQL Server Spatial Types Assembly
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microsoft.sqlserver.types.resources.dll - Räumliche SQL Server-Assembly
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msgprox.dll - SQL Server Merge Replication Message Provider
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rdistcom.dll - SQL Server Replication Distribution Library
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REPLAGNT.dll - SQL Server Replication Agent Library
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REPLDP.dll - SQL Server Replication Internal Distributor Provider
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repldts.dll - SQL Server Replication OLEDB provider Library for DTS
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replerrx.dll - Microsoft SQL Replication Errors Control 10.0
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replisapi.dll - SQL Server Merge Replication Listener
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replmerg.exe - SQL Server Replication Merge Agent
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replprov.dll - SQL Server Merge Replication Provider
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replrec.dll - SQL Server Merge Replication Reconciler
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replsub.dll - SQL Server Replication Subscriber Provider
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replsync.dll - SQL Server Replication Synchronization Manager Handler
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snapshot.exe - Snapshot Agent
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spresolv.dll - SQL Server Replication Stored Procedure Merge Resolver
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sqlbrowser_keyfile.dll - SQL Server Patch KeyFile
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sqldistx.dll - Microsoft SQL Distribution Control 9.0
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sqldumper.exe - SQL External minidumper
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sqlmergx.dll - Microsoft SQL Merge Control 9.0
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sqlresld.dll - SQL Enterprise Manager Resource DLL Loader
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sqlresld90.dll
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sqlsysclrtypes_keyfile.dll
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sqlvdi.dll - Microsoft SQL Server Virtual Device Interface
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sqlwep.dll - WMI Event Provider for SQL Server
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sqlwep100.dll
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ssradd.dll - SQL Server Additive Conflict Resolver
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ssravg.dll - SQL Server Averaging Conflict Resolver
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ssrdown.dll - SQL Server Download Only Resolver
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ssrmax.dll - SQL Server Maximum/Latest Conflict Resolver
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ssrmin.dll - SQL Server Minimum Conflict Resolver
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ssrpub.dll - SQL Server Subscriber Always Wins Conflict Resolver
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ssrup.dll - SQL Server Upload Only Resolver
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tablediff.exe - Replication Table Diff Tool
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xmlsub.dll - XML Subscriber
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custsat.dll - custsat
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: | 12.23 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0000149173% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00000541% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00000951% | |
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) 64%
Win 10 0%
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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 7%
Keep it 93%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
70.59% |
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| Windows 10 |
21.75% |
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| Windows XP |
3.96% |
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| Windows Vista |
3.61% |
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| Windows Server 2003 |
0.09% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
30.51% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
17.48% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
17.46% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
4.16% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
3.99% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
3.83% |
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Geography
43.90% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
43.90% |
| Germany |
5.42% |
| United Kingdom |
4.12% |
| France |
3.22% |
| Canada |
2.84% |
| India |
2.70% |
| Italy |
2.55% |
| Iran |
1.74% |
| Brazil |
1.72% |
| Netherlands |
1.64% |
| Israel |
1.28% |
| Mexico |
1.25% |
| Australia |
1.21% |
| Japan |
1.21% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
25.38% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
25.08% |
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| Acer |
13.40% |
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| ASUS |
10.52% |
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| GIGABYTE |
5.89% |
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| Toshiba |
5.78% |
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| Sony |
4.22% |
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| Lenovo |
3.84% |
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| Samsung |
3.38% |
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| Intel |
1.83% |
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| MSI |
0.68% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
8.29% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
5.17% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
4.74% |
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| Dell Inspiron N5110 |
3.58% |
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| Sony VPCCW21FX |
2.78% |
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| Dell Inspiron N5010 |
2.60% |
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