VersionsVersions

2011.0110.2100.060 ((SQL11_RTM).120210-1846 ) 6.43%
2009.0100.1600.01 ((KJ_RTM).100402-1540 ) 16.37%
2007.0100.5500.00 ((Katmai_PCU_Main).110921-2358 ) 7.60%
2007.0100.2531.00 ((Katmai_PCU_Main).090329-1015 ) 11.11%
2007.0100.1600.022 ((SQL_PreRelease).080709-1414 ) 7.60%
2005.090.5000.00 39.77%
2005.090.4035.00 2.34%
2005.090.3042.00 4.68%
2005.090.2047.00 1.17%
2005.090.1399.00 2.92%

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SQLBROWSER.exe

Microsoft SQL Server by Microsoft Corporation (Signed)

Remove SQLBROWSER.exe

Overview

sqlbrowser.exe has 10 known versions, the most recent one is 2011.0110.2100.060 ((SQL11_RTM).120210-1846 ). It is started as a Windows Service called 'SQLBrowser' with the name 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SQLBrowser' and described as “Provides SQL Server connection information to client computers.”. . It is run under the context of the LOCAL SERVICE account. The average file size is about 244.82 KB. It is an authenticode code-signed executable issued to Microsoft Corporation by the certification authority Microsoft Corporation. The programs Microsoft SQL Server Native Client, Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Books Online (English) and SQL Server Browser pour SQL Server 2012 have been observed as installing specific variations of sqlbrowser.exe. During the process's lifecycle, the typical CPU resource utilization is about 0.0001% including both foreground and background operations, the average private memory consumption is about 3.89 MB with the maximum memory reaching around 4.06 MB. Addionally, typically read and write I/O disk operations is about 10 Bytes per minute for reads and 0 Bytes per minute for writes.

What is sqlbrowser.exe?

he SQL Server Browser program runs as a Windows service. SQL Server Browser listens for incoming requests for Microsoft SQL Server resources and provides information about SQL Server instances installed on the computer.

About sqlbrowser.exe (from Microsoft Corporation)

When an instance of SQL Server starts, if the TCP/IP or VIA protocols are enabled for SQL Server, the server is assigned a TCP/IP port. If the named pipes protocol is enabled, SQL Server listens on a

DetailsDetails

File name:sqlbrowser.exe
Publisher:Microsoft Corporation
Product name:Microsoft SQL Server
Description:SQL Browser Service EXE
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\microsoft sql server\90\shared\sqlbrowser.exe
Certificate
Issued to:Microsoft Corporation
Authority (CA):Microsoft Corporation
Effective date:Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Expiration date:Friday, January 22, 2010
Windows Service
Service name:SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SQLBrowser
Display name:SQLBrowser
Description:“Provides SQL Server connection information to client computers.”
Type:Win32OwnProcess

ResourcesPrograms installed in

(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of Microsoft SQL Server.)
Hewlett-Packard
27% remove
This package installs Microsoft fixes and enhancements for the Microsoft 7 Operating Systems, as well as providing other fixes and enhancements that are specific to the listed notebook models. These f...
Microsoft Corporation
4% remove
The SQL Server Native Client contains the SQL Server ODBC driver and the SQL Server OLE DB provider in one native dynamic link library (DLL) supporting applications using native-code APIs (ODBC, OLE D...
Microsoft Corporation
12% remove
Books Online contains the task descriptions and reference documentation that describes how to perform data management and business intelligence work by using SQL Server.
Microsoft Corporation
7% remove
Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio Express (SSMSE) is a free, easy-to-use graphical management tool for managing SQL Server Express Edition and SQL Server Express Edition with Advanced Services. S...
Microsoft Corporation
11% remove
The Feature Pack is a collection of standalone install packages that provide additional value for SQL Server 2005. It includes the backward compatibility components for SQL Server 2005.
Microsoft Corporation
7% remove
The SQL Server Browser program runs as a Windows service. SQL Server Browser listens for incoming requests for Microsoft SQL Server resources and provides information about SQL Server instances instal...
Microsoft Corporation
6% remove
When you choose to download most software from the Microsoft Store, you have the option of using Download Manager or downloading from your browser. However, when you purchase Microsoft Windows 7 from ...
Microsoft Corporation
5% remove
Microsoft Corporation
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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...
Microsoft Corporation
2% remove
VSS is a framework consisting of a set of interfaces and structures that allow applications to back up volumes, while other applications use the data in these volumes. VSS is included with Microsoft W...
Microsoft Corporation
4% remove
SQL Server 2005 introduced SQLXML 4.0, which continues to deliver the same functionality as SQLXML 3.0 plus additional updates provided to accommodate new features introduced with SQL Server 2005. SQL...
Microsoft Corporation
1% remove
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...
Microsoft Corporation
11% remove
Books Online contains the task descriptions and reference documentation that describes how to perform data management and business intelligence work by using SQL Server.
Microsoft Corporation
4% remove
Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio Express (SSMSE) is a free, easy-to-use graphical management tool for managing SQL Server 2005 Express Edition and SQL Server 2005 Express Edition with Advanced S...
Microsoft Corporation
5% remove
Microsoft Corporation
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SQL Server Browser runs as a Windows service on the server. SQL Server Browser listens for incoming requests for SQL Server resources and provides information about SQL Server instances that are insta...
Microsoft Corporation
8% remove
SQL Server Management Objects (SMO) is a collection of objects that are designed for programming all aspects of managing Microsoft SQL Server. SQL Server Replication Management Objects (RMO) is a coll...
Microsoft Corporation
9% remove
Books Online contains the task descriptions and reference documentation that describes how to perform data management and business intelligence work by using SQL Server.
Microsoft Corporation
3% remove
Microsoft Corporation
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You can manage your Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express (SQL Server Express) databases by using the sqlcmd utility from the command prompt. To access the sqlcmd utility, click Start, click Run, and type...

BehaviorsBehaviors

(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of sqlbrowser.exe, select a unique version for details.)
Services
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
  • SQLBrowser
  • 'SQLBrowser' (SQL Server Browser)

VersionsAll file variations of sqlbrowser.exe

MD5SHA-1File size
e9254892a2d74e537bad3092f0f8ee40 2d6361f1ec70d96c89d1db3cecbadf8cfa05189d 263.59 KB
7d67c07c63796775cc5492bcfeaff125 bbc2a4bfb5dc1d9b5a5e0bc9cd7e9765b5d5c3d7 261.34 KB
10d936dced9eacd1a1b3fcdda6d7a4eb 2443ca5ae26d84521cc6734f0c1ea4827744e9b6 249.35 KB
b54b48f6d92423440c264e91225c5ff1 6efbd77e43cc9e9c941e85fa845dc685ea1c4aea 248.84 KB
99de6acfa5ca83fad6a765c81c6f129f edf445a211fdc734fd2f8c8f8b5d5f9e9e2d04a5 252.02 KB
86ebd8b1f23e743aad21f4d5b4d40985 44dbc5ddc130e5c940478bcb29bd96ca5ceb67fb 233.34 KB
b2ec3e1deac5f0a764bd3486d213a0af 715e16c7b437ce0c010474d71accebb96a35ccf2 234.34 KB
d2b096cd2f56fac6eeeed9a77ddf6dc8 1fd19b32fe45b910590c672efb2c8d782f549860 236.86 KB
5673e79bbb62a4c35b10d821ff1b4aca 9e8ba96ab78a10879ecf75853cc86dba4c66475d 234.78 KB
3612108d36ea74f6f9fc5005e88e353b b19a2226c17bbec6635c232eecf0fee2c0c43045 233.71 KB

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Ultimate 28.77%
Windows 7 Home Premium 24.66%
Microsoft Windows XP 15.07%
Windows 8 Pro 9.59%
Windows 7 Professional 8.22%
Windows Vista Ultimate 2.74%
Windows 7 Starter 2.74%
Windows Server 2008 Standard 2.74%
Windows 8 Enterprise 1.37%
Windows XP Professional 1.37%
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition 1.37%
Windows Server 2012 Standard Evaluation 1.37%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 37.50% of Microsoft SQL Server.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 25.00%
Toshiba 25.00%
Intel 17.86%
Hewlett-Packard 10.71%
Sony 7.14%
Acer 7.14%
Samsung 5.36%
GIGABYTE 1.79%
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