How to remove an sqlservr error

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Sqlservr.exe file information

Description: The 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 7/XP are 13,179,660 bytes (31% of all occurrences), 7,520,337 bytes and 19 more variants.
The program has no visible window. It is not a Windows core file. The application can be uninstalled in the Control Panel. sqlservr.exe is able to monitor applications and connect to Internet. Therefore the technical security rating is 37% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
In the event of any problems with sqlservr.exe, you can also do the following:
1) uninstall Microsoft SQL Server Desktop or Microsoft SQL Server 2005 software via Windows Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Windows 7/Vista)
2) ask Customer Support to assist you.

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If sqlservr.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows, the security rating is 22% dangerous. The file size is 13,179,660 bytes. The program is not visible. The program can be uninstalled in the Control Panel. It is certified by a trustworthy company. Sqlservr.exe is not a Windows system file. sqlservr.exe is able to connect to Internet and monitor applications.
In the event of any problems with sqlservr.exe, you can also uninstall Windows Internal Database software via Windows Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Windows 7/Vista).

If sqlservr.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files\Common Files", the security rating is 41% dangerous. The file size is 7,520,337 bytes. The program is not visible. The process can be removed using the control panel Add\Remove programs applet. File sqlservr.exe is not a Windows core file. The program listens for or sends data on open ports to a LAN or the Internet.
In the event of any problems with sqlservr.exe, you can also uninstall Microsoft SQL Server Desktop software via Windows Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Windows 7/Vista).

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as sqlservr.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the sqlservr.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

exe file to run Microsoft SQL Server.
Anonymous

Microsoft SQL Server, belongs to Visual Studio

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

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
mgslayer (further information)

Microsoft SQL Server Service

It's a Microsoft Sql Server and not dangerous, may be harmful to turn it off
Unknown

it's a virus that made my computer run slow
Brian (further information)

I got this file from Pinnacle PCTV software

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Summary: Average user rating of sqlservr.exe: based on 46 votes with 9 reviews.

32 users think sqlservr.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 5 users think it's probably harmless. 2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user suspect danger. 6 users think sqlservr.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 1 user doesn't grade sqlservr.exe ("not sure about it").

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