What is the installed program "Microsoft SQL Server Data-Tier Application Framework (x86)" on my Windows 7 computer?

"Microsoft SQL Server Data-Tier Application Framework (x86)" is an installed program on Windows 7 system managed by Windows Installer.

You will see "Microsoft SQL Server Data-Tier Application Framework (x86)" listed on "uninstall or change a program" in Control Panel with the following information:

Name: Microsoft SQL Server Data-Tier Application Framework (x86)
Publisher: Microsoft Corporation
Size: 20172 KB
Version: 14.0.3881.1

Other information related to "Microsoft SQL Server Data-Tier Application Framework (x86)" installed program:

System Component: No
Identifying Number: {F45421F6-76C3-47EE-8823-7D064A77E1F0}
Install Location: 
Install Source: C:\ProgramData\Package Cache\{F45421F6-76C3-47EE-8823-7D064A77E1F0}v14.0.3881.1\x86\
Install Date: 20171221
Local Package: C:\windows\Installer\5256e1a1.msi
Package Name: DACFramework.msi
Uninstall Command: MsiExec.exe /X{F45421F6-76C3-47EE-8823-7D064A77E1F0}
Windows Installer: Yes

It is recommended to keep "Microsoft SQL Server Data-Tier Application Framework (x86)" as an installed program.

 

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