Part of a Microsoft software, the file msftesql.exe is a component of SQL Server, and of MSSearch; with a process name of PKM executable. Basically, it is a module of the full-text and search utility, which allows applications to export text-only queries addressed to SQL Server data that have character variables. The process also helps in text-only indexing to organize tables for full-text queries. This in turn, maximizes “hits” during queries. Command line for the file is C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL.1\MSSQL\Binn\ msftesql.exe. It is a service that runs in the background, hence; the process takes up a percentage of total CPU usage. An increase in CPU usage has been cited several times by different users, and the issue was addressed accordingly by Microsoft’s Technical Team. This is a support service that ensures smooth running of SQL servers, but the option to run it in the background or to shut it down, is up to the users.

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. msftesql.exe. is used by PKM Executable, If you shut down msftesql.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop msftesql.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is PKM Executable, from your system.

After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.

The ReviverSoft experts have not yet reviewed msftesql.exe

A process usually a part of an installed application such as PKM Executable, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.

We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.

The first thing you should do if msftesql.exe. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that msftesql.exe, belongs to, in this case PKM Executable