What does the sqlservr.exe file do?
The sqlservr.exe process is also known as SQL Server Windows NT (Version - 64 Bit) or, as the case may be, SQL Server (MSSQLSERVER) and is a part of Microsoft SQL Server (Version 2005 Express Edition, 2008 Database Engine, 2005, 2016 LocalDB, 2005 Tools Express, 2000) or, as the case may be, SQL Server (SQLEXPRESS). This software is produced by Microsoft (www.microsoft.com). An outdated or faulty version of sqlservr.exe can cause problems for your computer, ranging from slowness to error messages like these:
- SQL Server Windows NT has stopped working. Windows is checking for a solution to the problem... (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- SQL Server Windows NT has stopped working. A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available. (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- sqlservr.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close.
- Access violation at address FFFFFFFF in module sqlservr.exe. Read of address 00000000.
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What you should know about sqlservr.exe SQL Server Windows NT
sqlservr.exe is not part of Windows, but it is important nonetheless. The file sqlservr.exe is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Program Files".
Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 13,179,660 bytes (66% of all these files), 7,520,337 bytes as well as 24 other variants.
It is the service "MSSQL$PPSLPMSQLEXP".
Sqlservr.exe does not come from Microsoft and is not part of the operating system. The program executes in the background, and can only be terminated using Windows Task Manager. The file has a digital signature. This confirms that the producer has been registered with a certificate authority.
Sqlservr.exe is capable of track other applications as well as transmit information from computer to the Internet.
For this reason, 34% of all experts consider this file to be a possible threat. The probability that it can cause harm is high.
- A sqlservr.exe file has a 68% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in a subdirectory of C:\Windows. In this case, the file size is usually 15,360 bytes (66% of all these files) or, as the case may be, 13,179,660 bytes. This process does not have a visible window, and does not appear on the taskbar. It does not come from Microsoft and is not part of the operating system. This file contains no information about the producer or the version. It can be found in the Windows folder; however, it is not a Windows system file. This particular software is initiated as part of Windows start-up (Registry: win.ini). Sqlservr.exe is capable of connect to the Internet as well as monitor other applications.
- A sqlservr.exe file has a 44% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in in a subdirectory of the "My Documents" folder. In this case, the file size is usually 372,416 bytes. Sqlservr.exe has a digital signature. This confirms that the producer has been registered with a certificate authority. This sqlservr.exe process is connected to a server on the Internet or in your local network. The file is no part of Microsoft Windows. This particular software does not have a visible window, and does not appear on the taskbar. Sqlservr.exe is capable of supervise programs.
- A sqlservr.exe file has a 100% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in a subdirectory of C:\. In this case, the file size is usually 6,392,320 bytes.
If you see this file on your hard drive or in Windows Task Manager, please make sure that it is not a malicious variant. It's a fact that many trojans try to cloak their true identity by calling themselves sqlservr.exe. With the above information or by using tools like Security Task Manager you can determine if, in your case, the file is an undesirable variant.
What do other computer users say about sqlservr?
| Microsoft SQL Server (further information...) Alexander Pichlbauer | |
| Microsoft SQL Server service. Not dangerous Dimitris Kavakopoulos | |
| MSSQL Server | |
| sql server service | |
| Microsoft SQL Server service. Can eat up lots of memory due to a bug where it does not release resources correctly. Workarounds are available on the net. Mr Know It All |
Summary: 32 users consider sqlservr.exe essential and should not be removed. 6 users consider it harmless. For this reason, 6 users have already removed sqlservr.exe. source: file.net
How to uninstall Microsoft SQL Server or SQL Server
To remove SQL Server Windows NT from your computer, please follow the manual instructions below.
- Click the Windows Start Button. You can find it in the lower-left corner of the taskbar.
- Type 'uninstall'.
- Click Add or remove programs.
- Now locate Microsoft SQL Server or SQL Server in the list of displayed applications.
- Click the program, and then click Uninstall.
How to check if sqlservr.exe (SQL Server Windows NT) was uninstalled completely
After uninstalling, restart your computer. Then open Windows Explorer and check if a folder with the software name still exists under C:\Program Files. Also, check the Registry for remnants of SQL Server Windows NT. To do this, start Regedit, then look under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software for: SQL Server Windows NT or the name of the producer. Keep in mind that only a computer professional should delete entries in the Windows Registry directly.
Last but not least
If Windows is not working properly, startup is slow, or sqlservr.exe is causing problems, a good Windows diagnostic tool may help. This is especially effective when it comes to older computers that have accumulated vast quantities of "garbage data" as the result of many software installs and uninstalls.
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