Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

2011.0110.3128.00 ((SQL11_SP1_GDR).121228-2010 ) 1.25%
2011.0110.3000.00 ((SQL11_PCU_Main).121019-1322 ) 1.25%
2011.0110.2218.00 ((SQL11_RTM_GDR).120612-1250 ) 1.25%
2011.0110.2100.060 ((SQL11_RTM).120210-1917 ) 7.50%
2011.0110.2100.060 ((SQL11_RTM).120210-1846 ) 1.25%
2009.0100.4000.00 ((KJ_PCU_Main).120628-0827 ) 1.25%
2009.0100.2550.00 ((KJ_SP1_GDR).120611-1731 ) 1.25%
2009.0100.2500.00 ((KJ_PCU_Main).110617-0038 ) 7.50%
2009.0100.2500.00 ((KJ_PCU_Main).110617-0026 ) 5.00%
2009.0100.1617.00 ((KJ_RTM_GDR).110422-1125 ) 1.25%
2009.0100.1600.01 ((KJ_RTM).100402-1540 ) 6.25%
2009.0100.1600.01 ((KJ_RTM).100402-1539 ) 2.50%
2007.0100.5500.00 ((Katmai_PCU_Main).110922-0336 ) 11.25%
2007.0100.5500.00 ((Katmai_PCU_Main).110921-2358 ) 7.50%
2007.0100.4064.00 ((Katmai_SP2_GDR).110225-1353 ) 6.25%
2007.0100.4000.00 ((Katmai_PCU_Main).100916-1939 ) 2.50%
2007.0100.2531.00 ((Katmai_PCU_Main).090329-1045 ) 11.25%
2007.0100.2531.00 ((Katmai_PCU_Main).090329-1015 ) 6.25%
2007.0100.1600.022 ((SQL_PreRelease).080709-1414 ) 16.25%
2007.0100.1600.022 ((SQL_PreRelease).080709-1414 ) 1.25%

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sqlagent.exe

Microsoft SQL Server by Microsoft Corporation (Signed)

Remove sqlagent.exe
Version:   2007.0100.5500.00 ((Katmai_PCU_Main).110922-0336 )
MD5:   45e65fb17a4cd5facbd3ca16c8334c82
SHA1:   5533a3c2f151d6bc26f03b311229eb7c48d84127
SHA256:   e488a89d750c32f327cd70e54aa8d027524be8d18ca516cb1cc3388e6c98a35d

What is sqlagent.exe?

SQL Server Agent is a Microsoft Windows service that executes scheduled administrative tasks, which are called jobs in SQL Server 2012. SQL Server Agent uses SQL Server to store job information. Jobs contain one or more job steps. Each step contains its own task, for example, backing up a database.

About sqlagent.exe (from Microsoft Corporation)

SQL Server Agent can run a job on a schedule, in response to a specific event, or on demand. For example, if you want to back up all the company servers every weekday after hours, you can automate thi

DetailsDetails

File name:sqlagent.exe
Publisher:Microsoft Corporation
Product name:Microsoft SQL Server
Description:SQLAGENT - SQL Server Agent
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\microsoft sql server\mssql10.mssqlserver\mssql\binn\sqlagent.exe
Original name:SQLAGENT.DLL
File version:2007.0100.5500.00 ((Katmai_PCU_Main).110922-0336 )
Product version:10.0.5500.0
Size:421.35 KB (431,464 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Microsoft Corporation
Authority (CA):Microsoft Corporation
Effective date:Monday, December 7, 2009
Expiration date:Monday, March 7, 2011
Digital DNA
Entropy:6.200676
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Microsoft Corporation
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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 DB and ADO) to Microsoft SQL Server.
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
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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. SQLXML provides client-side XML functionality and enhancements to existing features, such as annotated XSD schemas, XML bulk load, Web services (SOAP) support, and updategrams.

BehaviorsBehaviors

Services
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
  • SQLAgent$MSSQL2008SERVER
  • 'SQLSERVERAGENT' (SQL Server Agent (MSSQLSERVER))
  • 'SQLAgent$R2'

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Ultimate 42.50%
Windows 7 Home Premium 25.00%
Microsoft Windows XP 10.00%
Windows 8 Pro 5.00%
Windows 8 Enterprise 2.50%
Windows 7 Home Basic 2.50%
Windows 7 Professional 2.50%
Windows 7 Starter 2.50%
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition 2.50%
Windows Server 2008 Standard 2.50%
Windows Server 2012 Standard Evaluation 2.50%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 40.00% of Microsoft SQL Server.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Toshiba 29.63%
Dell 22.22%
Acer 11.11%
Samsung 11.11%
Sony 7.41%
Hewlett-Packard 7.41%
Intel 7.41%
GIGABYTE 3.70%
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