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Should I remove MySQL Server?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
6% remove it94% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Excellent
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How common is it?
Global Rank #28,511
United States Rank #35,873
Reach 0.0053%

Versions

VersionDistribution
4.1.9 4.76%
4.1.7 7.62%
4.1.6 0.95%
4.1.22 38.10%
4.1.21 10.48%
4.1.20 1.90%
4.1.19 2.86%
4.1.18 0.95%
4.1.15 1.90%
4.1.14 6.67%
4.1.13a 2.86%
4.1.13 5.71%
4.1.12a 4.76%
4.1.12 1.90%
4.1.11 1.90%
4.1.10a 0.95%
4.1.10 5.71%

MySQL Server 4.1

What is MySQL Server?  (from MySQL AB)

MySQL Community Edition is a freely downloadable version of the world's most popular open source database that is supported by an active community of open source developers and enthusiasts. MySQL Cluster Community Edition is available as a separate download. The reason for this change is so that MySQL Cluster can provi...  Read more

Overview

MySQL Server 4.1 is a program developed by MySQL AB. The most used version is 4.1.22, 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 is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The main program executable is mysql.exe. The software installer includes 33 files and is usually about 15.01 MB (15,738,880 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows XP. While about 28% of users of MySQL Server come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Taiwan.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.mysql.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\mysql
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{FF2705ED-8734-417D-A854-4EA3F679CCC5}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 15.01 MB
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by MySQL Server 4.1

Program executable:mysql.exe
Path:C:\Program Files\mysql\mysql server 4.1\bin\mysql.exe
MD5:6675674d9aa8cbb449482e8c9a71f054
Additional files:
  • libmysql.dll
  • my_print_defaults.exe
  • myisam_ftdump.exe
  • myisamchk.exe
  • myisamlog.exe
  • myisampack.exe
  • mysqladmin.exe
  • mysqlbinlog.exe
  • mysqlcheck.exe
  • mysqld-nt.exe
  • mysqldump.exe
  • mysqlimport.exe
  • mysqlshow.exe
  • mysqlshutdown.exe
  • mysqlwatch.exe
  • perror.exe
  • mysqlinstanceconfig.exe
  • mysqld.exe
  • mysqltest.exe
  • comp-err.exe
  • isamchk.exe
  • pack_isam.exe
  • replace.exe
  • mysqld-debug.exe
  • mysqld-max.exe
  • mysqld-max-nt.exe
  • mysql_client_test.exe

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Service
  • mysqld-nt.exe runs as a service named 'MySQL' (MySQL).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
  • mysqld.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\MySQL\MySQL Server 4.1\bin\mysqld.exe'.

Program resource utilizationResource utilization averages

mysqld-nt.exe
Memory:28.9 MB
21.09 MB average
Total CPU:0.0003040494%
0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:0.00013056%
0.016088% average
User CPU:0.00017349%
0.015104% average

How do I remove MySQL Server?

You can uninstall MySQL Server from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  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 MySQL Server 4.1, 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 MySQL Server.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 39%
Win XP 4%
 
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 6%
Keep it 94%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 49.04%
Windows XP 27.88%
Windows 10 19.23%
Windows Vista 3.85%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Microsoft Windows XP 27.72%
Windows 7 Ultimate 19.80%
Windows 7 Professional 13.86%
Windows 7 Home Premium 13.86%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 3.96%
Windows 8.1 3.96%

Distribution by countryGeography

27.68% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 27.68%
  Germany 10.71%
  Taiwan 5.36%
  India 5.36%
  Indonesia 4.46%
  Italy 4.46%
  France 3.57%
  Mexico 2.68%
  Brazil 2.68%
  Romania 2.68%
  Australia 1.79%
  Pakistan 1.79%
  Austria 1.79%
  United Kingdom 1.79%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 23.08%
Dell 19.23%
ASUS 16.67%
GIGABYTE 8.97%
Acer 8.97%
Intel 7.69%
American Megatrends 5.13%
Toshiba 3.85%
Apple 1.28%
Lenovo 1.28%
Samsung 1.28%
Medion 1.28%
Common models
ASUS All Series 2.33%
HP ProBook 4540s 2.33%
ASUSTeK K43E 2.33%
ASUSTek G60J 1.16%
ASUSTeK G10AC 1.16%
Toshiba NB520 1.16%

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