Microsoft VSS Writer for SQL Server 2012
What is Microsoft VSS Writer for SQL Server 2012?
The SQL Writer Service provides added functionality for backup and restore of SQL Server through the Volume Shadow Copy Service framework. The SQL Writer Service is installed automatically. It must be running when the Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) application requests a backup or restore. To configure the service, use the Microsoft Windows Services applet. The SQL Writer Service installs on all operating systems.
Overview
The most used version is 11.0.2100.60, 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 main program executable is sqlwriter.exe. The software installer includes 9 files and is usually about 3.02 MB (3,170,304 bytes).
Program details
URL: technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms175536.aspx
Help link: go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=90958
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\microsoft sql server\110\shared
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{3E0DD83F-BE4C-4478-86A0-AD0D79D1353E}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 3.02 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Microsoft VSS Writer for SQL Server 2012
| Program executable: | sqlwriter.exe |
| Name: | Microsoft SQL Server |
| SQL Server VSS Writer - 64 Bit |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\microsoft sql server\90\shared\sqlwriter.exe |
| MD5: | d98cdf8aac4d427fdd70553ca59becae |
| (From the publisher) “The SQL Writer Service is installed automatically. It must be running when the Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) application requests a backup or restore. To configure the service, use the Microsoft Windows Services...” |
Additional files:
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dbghelp.dll - Debugging Tools for Windows(R) (Windows Image Helper)
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instapi110.dll - Microsoft SQL Server (SQL Server Instance API DLL)
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sqlboot.dll - SQL Server Edition Settings DLL
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sqldumper.exe - SQL External minidumper
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- sqlwriter.exe runs as a service named 'Enregistreur VSS SQL Server' (SQLWriter) "Fournit l'interface permettant de sauvegarder/restaurer un serveur Microsoft SQL par le biais de l'infrastructure Windows VSS.".
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
| sqlwriter.exe |
| Memory: | 1.45 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0001147288% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00007732% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00003741% | |
| CPU cycles/sec: | 2,010 | |
| I/O reads/min: | 0 Bytes | |
| I/O writes/min: | 0 Bytes | |
How do I remove Microsoft VSS Writer for SQL Server 2012?
You can uninstall Microsoft VSS Writer for SQL Server 2012 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 VSS Writer for SQL Server 2012, 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 VSS Writer for SQL Server 2012.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 53%
Win XP 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 6%
Keep it 94%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
53.41% |
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| Windows 7 |
45.92% |
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| Windows Vista |
0.64% |
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| Windows XP |
0.03% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Professional |
17.16% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
12.46% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
11.11% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
10.35% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
8.11% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
7.79% |
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Geography
44.57% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
44.57% |
| United Kingdom |
3.78% |
| India |
3.41% |
| Germany |
2.96% |
| Canada |
2.81% |
| Italy |
2.52% |
| France |
2.30% |
| Netherlands |
2.27% |
| Brazil |
1.65% |
| Mexico |
1.59% |
| Iran |
1.52% |
| Australia |
1.50% |
| Turkey |
1.47% |
| Belgium |
1.29% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
27.62% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
25.13% |
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| ASUS |
12.90% |
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| Acer |
8.99% |
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| Lenovo |
7.15% |
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| Toshiba |
5.54% |
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| GIGABYTE |
4.22% |
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| Samsung |
2.90% |
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| Intel |
2.62% |
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| MSI |
1.04% |
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| Apple |
0.78% |
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| Alienware |
0.60% |
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Common models |
| ASUS All Series |
5.86% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
3.95% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
3.22% |
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| VMware, Inc. VMware Virtu... |
3.15% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
2.86% |
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| HP Pavilion 15 Notebook P... |
2.42% |
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