SQLBROWSER.exe
Microsoft SQL Server by Microsoft Corporation (Signed)
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 ”
 Details
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| 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 |
Programs installed in
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of Microsoft SQL Server.)
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...
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...
“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 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...
“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.”
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...
“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 ...”
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...
“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...”
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...
“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...”
“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 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...”
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...
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...
“Books Online contains the task descriptions and reference documentation that describes how to perform data management and business intelligence work by using SQL Server.”
“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...”
Behaviors
(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)
All file variations of sqlbrowser.exe
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
28.77% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
24.66% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
15.07% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
9.59% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
8.22% |
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| Windows Vista Ultimate |
2.74% |
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| Windows 7 Starter |
2.74% |
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| Windows Server 2008 Standard |
2.74% |
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| Windows 8 Enterprise |
1.37% |
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| Windows XP Professional |
1.37% |
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| Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
1.37% |
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| Windows Server 2012 Standard Evaluation |
1.37% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 37.50% of Microsoft SQL Server.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Dell |
25.00% |
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| Toshiba |
25.00% |
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| Intel |
17.86% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
10.71% |
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| Sony |
7.14% |
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| Acer |
7.14% |
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| Samsung |
5.36% |
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| GIGABYTE |
1.79% |
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