Should I remove Microsoft VSS Writer for SQL Server "Denali" CTP3?

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Remove Microsoft VSS Writer for SQL Server "Den...

Microsoft VSS Writer for SQL Server "Denali" CTP3 is a software program developed by Microsoft. 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 setup package generally installs about 9 files and is usually about 3.3 MB (3,464,192 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 63% of users of Microsoft VSS Writer for SQL Server "Denali" CTP3 come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and DK.

Help link: go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=90958

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\microsoft sql server\110\shared

Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{56A77522-C2BF-4957-BD08-6CD96290E7C3}

Estimated size: 3.3 MB

Language: German (Germany)

sqlwriter.exe
Memory:	2.14 MB	21.09 MB average
Total CPU:	0.0000087323%	0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:	0.00000685%	0.016088% average
User CPU:	0.00000188%	0.015104% average
CPU cycles/sec:	1,239	8,062,084 average

1. 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.
2. When you find the program Microsoft VSS Writer for SQL Server "Denali" CTP3, 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).
3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Microsoft VSS Writer for SQL Server "Denali" CTP3.

OS VERSIONS Win 7 (SP1) 89% Win 10 11%

HOW IT RUNS Windows Service? Yes (Installs a service)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 5% Keep it 95%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	62.50%
United Kingdom	9.38%
DK	6.25%
Canada	3.13%
Germany	3.13%
France	3.13%
Japan	3.13%
MA	3.13%
Thailand	3.13%
Turkey	3.13%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

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Publisher URL: www.microsoft.com

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