How to remove sqlservr error

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sqlservr.exe file information

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Description: File sqlservr.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" (usually C:\mssql7\Binn\ or C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL\Binn\). Known file sizes on Windows XP are 7544916 bytes (36% of all occurrence), 7520337 bytes, 13179660 bytes, 9150464 bytes, 7442493 bytes, 4964624 bytes, 7635025 bytes, 7397457 bytes, 7528529 bytes, 7467092 bytes, 2528528 bytes, 7626836 bytes.
The program has no visible window. It is not a Windows core file. Therefore the technical security rating is 37% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

If sqlservr.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files\Common Files" then the security rating is 42% dangerous. File size is 7520337 bytes. The program has no visible window. The process can be removed using the control panel Add\Remove programs applet. sqlservr.exe is not a Windows system file. The program listens for or sends data on open ports to LAN or Internet.

If sqlservr.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows then the security rating is 22% dangerous. File size is 13179660 bytes. The program is not visible. You can uninstall this program in the control panel. sqlservr.exe is digitally signed. File sqlservr.exe is not a Windows core file. sqlservr.exe is able to connect to Internet, monitor applications.

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as sqlservr.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the sqlservr.exe process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

Microsoft SQL Server
Clarence Dykstra

Microsoft SQL Server
Charlie

Not dangerous by itself, but may open up avenues of attack on your computer if incorrectly configured
null (further information)

Necessary to make SQL Server working, but eats your mem if not configured properly!
PeterS

its a microsoft database system.
Andy

Also a worm sometimes
Stan Darsh The Marsh (further information)

Microsoft SQL Server
Eduardo (further information)

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

Legitimate service name that applies to multiple versions of Microshit's SQL Server.
Duncan

It appeared when I installed SQL Server 2005 with Visual C++ Express Edition
P.V.

it is for microsoft SQL Server runs on windows xp systems
kris

Microsoft SQL Server
Simon Dean

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 with Windows 2003 Server
Kiloup

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Summary: 23 users think sqlservr.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user suspect danger. 4 users think sqlservr.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it.. 1 user doesn't grade sqlservr.exe ("not sure about it").

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