Microsoft VSS Writer for SQL Server 2016
Overview
Microsoft VSS Writer for SQL Server 2016 is a program developed by Microsoft. The most used version is 13.1.4001.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The software installer includes 9 files and is usually about 3.02 MB (3,170,304 bytes). A majority of the PCs this is running on, most OS versions are Windows 10. While about 66% of users of Microsoft VSS Writer for SQL Server 2016 come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Netherlands.
Program details
Help link: go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=90958
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\microsoft sql server\130\shared
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{3E013EB4-FF9E-4CCA-BAB6-318932614FAE}
(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 2016
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dbghelp.dll - Debugging Tools for Windows(R) (Windows Image Helper)
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instapi130.dll - Microsoft SQL Server (SQL Server Instance API DLL)
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sqlboot.dll - SQL Server Edition Settings Library
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sqldumper.exe - SQL External minidumper
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sqlwriter_keyfile.dll - SQL Server Patch KeyFile
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sqlvdi.dll - Virtual Device Interface for BACKUP/RESTORE
How do I remove Microsoft VSS Writer for SQL Server 2016?
You can uninstall Microsoft VSS Writer for SQL Server 2016 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 2016, 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 2016.
USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 1%
Keep it 99%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #21,813
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MOST USED OS
~99%
Windows 10
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Geography
66.27% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
66.27% |
| United Kingdom |
5.10% |
| Netherlands |
3.92% |
| Spain |
2.35% |
| Singapore |
2.35% |
| Germany |
1.96% |
| Romania |
1.57% |
| Austria |
1.18% |
| BG |
1.18% |
| Czech Republic |
1.18% |
| France |
1.18% |
| Hungary |
1.18% |
| Belgium |
0.78% |
| Chile |
0.78% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
33.33% |
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| Dell |
25.53% |
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| Lenovo |
17.02% |
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| ASUS |
9.22% |
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| Acer |
4.96% |
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| Toshiba |
4.26% |
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| Intel |
2.84% |
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| MSI |
1.42% |
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| Samsung |
1.42% |
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Common models |
| HP HP Notebook |
3.45% |
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| ASUS All Series |
3.45% |
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| LENOVO 20378 |
2.59% |
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| Dell Inspiron 3542 |
1.72% |
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| Dell XPS 13 9350 |
1.72% |
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| Dell Inspiron 660s |
1.72% |
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About Microsoft
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Publisher URL: www.microsoft.com