On modern PCs, this process is the SQL Server background service, which lets you run SQL database applications. On older machines, it may be earlier versions of Microsoft SQL software, such as Microsoft SQL Express or Microsoft Personal SQL. This process is required if you are using applications that rely on the SQL service (of which there are many). If you are sure you do not need it, it can be disabled in the Services configuration applet within the Control Panel. 

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2672 users ask for this file. 32 users rated it as not dangerous. 5 users rated it as not so dangerous. 2 users rated it as neutral. 1 user rated it as little bit dangerous. 6 users rated it as dangerous.

All comments about sqlservr.exe: Microsoft SQL Server  See also: Link   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.  See also: Link   Mr Know It All SQL Server main componet may be..   Gaurav Julka sql server, only dangerous if you don't have a sql server on your box already  See also: Link   turner Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Related   Damien Jorgensen Microsoft SQL Server with Windows 2003 Server   Kiloup sqlservr.exe is the main process for Microsoft SQL Server. This server application provides industry standard and flexible SQL server services.   Bill Microsoft SQL Server   Simon Dean it is for microsoft SQL Server runs on windows xp systems   kris It appeared when I installed SQL Server 2005 with Visual C++ Express Edition   P.V. Legitimate service name that applies to multiple versions of Microshit's SQL Server.   Duncan I detected malware processw running using this name from Temp Internet Files. Not sure what it was doing but I got rid of it immediately. 'Was using lots of memory.   John Microsoft SQL Server  See also: Link   Eduardo Also a worm sometimes  See also: Link   Stan Darsh The Marsh its a microsoft database system.   Andy Necessary to make SQL Server working, but eats your mem if not configured properly!   PeterS Not dangerous by itself, but may open up avenues of attack on your computer if incorrectly configured  See also: Link   null Microsoft SQL Server   Charlie Microsoft SQL Server   Clarence Dykstra Microsoft SQL Server  See also: Link   Mau SQL Server  See also: Link   Odin Microsoft SQL Server. Not dangerous at all. Just keep your security updates in place. :)   Microsoft SQL server service - It will use up a lot of your resources if you're running Sony Vegas. Terminating it will disable access to your media library and require a restart of the program   Guy Installed with my ACT 2006 program   Main process for MS SQL server. Not harmful unless you don't have an SQL server.   Ryan I got this file from Pinnacle PCTV software   it's a virus that made my computer run slow  See also: Link   Brian It's a Microsoft Sql Server and not dangerous, may be harmful to turn it off   Unknown Microsoft SQL Server Service   Typically uses a great amount of memory also can slow down your machine, and some viruses use this name to 'hide' it from you, however this is not a significant security risk. To get rid of it, go to the all programs list and remove "Microsoft SQL Server Desktop Engine", or possibly some variation  See also: Link   mgslayer Be careful if you end this process in Task Manager. This is used widely for many modern softwares, and may result in poor performance if it is closed.   Aggierich Microsoft SQL Server, belongs to Visual Studio   exe file to run Microsoft SQL Server.   Anonymous If you know more about sqlservr.exe, share your knowledge and help other users. Security Rating:  --- don't know ---  1 (not dangerous)  2  3 (neutral)  4  5 (dangerous) What do you know about this file: Link for more details: Your Name:

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