Is it okay to delete Microsoft SQL Server?

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The simplest answer is no, don't delete them. They'll only run if you use a program .Can I delete SQL Server from Windows 7 without secondary effects?Is it safe to kill and uninstall sqlserver.exe? - Super UserRemoving Microsoft SQL Server - Super UserHow to remove SQL Server completely? - Super UserДругие результаты с сайта superuser.com

What happens if I Uninstall Microsoft SQL Server?

The SQL Server Browser service can be removed manually from Programs and Features in the Control Panel. Uninstalling SQL Server deletes tempdb data files that were added during the install process.

What is Microsoft SQL Server and do I need it?

Microsoft SQL Server is a relational database management system (RDBMS) that supports a wide variety of transaction processing, business intelligence and analytics applications in corporate IT environments.

Is it safe to delete SQL Server?

Probably safe to uninstall then. You can always get the components back using the sql server 2008 express installation. These programs are installed alongside Visual Studio. IIRC, they cannot be deselected during Setup either.

Can I delete Microsoft SQL Server folder?

There is some information available that repair or update will use this folder. All of them belong to SQL Server 2008, if you don't need to use SQL Server anymore, you can delete them at all.

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