Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Express LocalDB
What is Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Express LocalDB?
Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Express LocalDB is an execution mode of SQL Server Express targeted to program developers. LocalDB installation copies a minimal set of files necessary to start the SQL Server Database Engine. Once LocalDB is installed, developers initiate a connection by using a special connection string.
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Overview
The most used version is 11.1.3000.0, 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 software installer includes 36 files and is usually about 545.51 KB (558,606 bytes).
Program details
URL: www.microsoft.com/sqlserverwww.microsoft.com/sqlserver
Help link: go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=230480
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{E75776B2-EAE5-42F9-A800-0A10763DEDF0}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 545.51 KB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Express LocalDB
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dbghelp.dll - Debugging Tools for Windows(R) (Windows Image Helper)
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msxmlsql.dll - Microsoft(R) MSXMLSQL 1.0 RTM (MSXMLSQL RTM)
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batchparser.dll - Microsoft SQL Server (Batch Parser)
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instapi110.dll - SQL Server Instance API DLL
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microsoft.sqlserver.types.dll - SQL Server Spatial Types Assembly
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odsole70.dll - OleAut driver DLL containing SQL Server sp_OA extended stored procedures
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opends60.dll - SQL Open Data Services DLL
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sql_localdb_loc_keyfile.dll - SQL Server Patch KeyFile
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sqlaccess.dll - SQL Server CLR Interop
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sqlaccess.resources.dll - Interopérabilité CLR SQL Server
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sqlboot.dll - SQL Server Edition Settings DLL
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sqldk.dll - SQL Server Windows NT - 64 Bit
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sqldumper.exe - SQL External minidumper
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sqllang.dll
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sqllocaldb.exe - SQL LocalDB Command Line Tool
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sqlmin.dll
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sqlos.dll - SQLOS Hosting DLL
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sqlscm.dll - SQL Server Windows 95 Lite SCM
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sqlscriptdowngrade.dll - SQL Downgrade Scripts DLL
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sqlscriptupgrade.dll - SQL Upgrade Scripts DLL
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sqlserverspatial110.dll - SQL Server Spatial Library
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sqlservr.exe
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sqltses.dll
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sqluserinstance.dll - SQL LocalDB API DLL
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sqlvdi.dll - Virtual Device Interface for BACKUP/RESTORE
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sqlwriter.exe - SQL Server VSS Writer - 64 Bit
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sqlwvss.dll - SQL VSS Writer VSS INTERACTION DLL
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sqlwvss_xp.dll
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xe.dll - Extended Events Client Engine
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xmlrw.dll - Microsoft XML Slim Library
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xmlrwbin.dll
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xplog70.dll - SQL Login Integration Procedures DLL
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xpstar.dll - Extended Stored Procedure DLL for SQL Enterprise Manager
Behaviors exhibited
2 Services
- sqlwriter.exe runs as a service named 'SQLWriter' (SQLWriter) "Provides the interface to backup/restore Microsoft SQL server through the Windows VSS infrastructure.".
- sqlservr.exe runs as a service named 'CompuOfficeSQL' (CompuOfficeSQL).
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
| sqlservr.exe |
| Memory: | 318.4 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0003518885% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00015954% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00019235% | |
| CPU cycles/sec: | 24,440,978 | |
| Switches/sec: | 1,154 | |
| I/O reads/min: | 14.85 KB | |
| I/O writes/min: | 4.1 KB | |
| sqlwriter.exe |
| Memory: | 2.14 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0000087323% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00000685% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00000188% | |
| CPU cycles/sec: | 1,239 | |
How do I remove Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Express LocalDB?
You can uninstall Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Express LocalDB 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 2012 Express LocalDB, 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 2012 Express LocalDB.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 50%
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 8%
Keep it 92%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
50.13% |
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| Windows 7 |
49.56% |
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| Windows Vista |
0.31% |
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| Windows XP |
0.01% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
17.10% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
14.21% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
14.02% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
11.19% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
10.07% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
6.67% |
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Geography
42.37% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
42.37% |
| United Kingdom |
4.65% |
| Germany |
4.15% |
| Canada |
2.88% |
| Italy |
2.81% |
| France |
2.80% |
| India |
2.33% |
| Netherlands |
2.19% |
| Brazil |
2.13% |
| Australia |
1.58% |
| Sweden |
1.20% |
| Belgium |
1.19% |
| Turkey |
1.19% |
| Israel |
1.19% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
23.23% |
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| Dell |
22.70% |
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| ASUS |
14.73% |
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| Acer |
11.88% |
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| Lenovo |
7.83% |
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| GIGABYTE |
5.68% |
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| Toshiba |
4.90% |
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| Samsung |
3.87% |
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| Intel |
1.71% |
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| Alienware |
1.38% |
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| MSI |
1.31% |
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| Apple |
0.77% |
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Common models |
| ASUS All Series |
8.77% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
5.42% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
4.53% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
2.89% |
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| Dell Inspiron N5110 |
2.46% |
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| HP Pavilion 15 Notebook P... |
2.37% |
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