What is the installed program "SQL Server 2017 Shared Management Objects" on my Windows 7 computer? Why it is not visible in Control Panel?

"SQL Server 2017 Shared Management Objects" is an installed program on Windows 7 system managed by Windows Installer.

You will not see "SQL Server 2017 Shared Management Objects" listed on "uninstall or change a program" in Control Panel, because it is flagged as a hidden system component in the registry (SystemComponent=1).

Information related to "SQL Server 2017 Shared Management Objects" installed program:

Name: SQL Server 2017 Shared Management Objects
Publisher: Microsoft Corporation
Size: 12528 KB
Version: 14.0.1000.169
System Component: Yes
Identifying Number: {6CBBF624-696C-499E-948D-ADBAFFA2F548}
Install Location: 
Install Source: C:\ProgramData\Package Cache\{6CBBF624-696C-499E-948D-ADBAFFA2F548}v14.0.1000.169\x64\
Install Date: 20171221
Local Package: C:\windows\Installer\5256e1f5.msi
Package Name: smo.msi
Uninstall Command: MsiExec.exe /I{6CBBF624-696C-499E-948D-ADBAFFA2F548}
Windows Installer: Yes

It is recommended to keep "SQL Server 2017 Shared Management Objects" as an installed program.

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