Should I remove SQL Server Browser for SQL Server 2014 CTP2?

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Remove SQL Server Browser for SQL Server 2014 C...

SQL Server Browser for SQL Server 2014 CTP2 is a program developed by Microsoft. 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 6 files and is usually about 4.43 MB (4,644,864 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 74% of users of SQL Server Browser for SQL Server 2014 CTP2 come from the United States, it is also popular in Egypt and Brazil.

Help link: go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=90959

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\microsoft sql server\120\shared

Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{07080044-8AF5-4F06-BFE9-6317E059B76A}

Estimated size: 4.43 MB

Language: English (United States)

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 SQL Server Browser for SQL Server 2014 CTP2, 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 SQL Server Browser for SQL Server 2014 CTP2.

OS VERSIONS Win 10 62% Win 7 (SP1) 38%

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

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 8% Keep it 92%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	74.07%
Egypt	7.41%
Brazil	3.70%
Finland	3.70%
India	3.70%
Slovakia	3.70%
Turkey	3.70%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

Microsoft Corporation develops, manufactures, licenses and supports a variety of products and services related to computing.

Publisher URL: www.microsoft.com

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