Microsoft SQL Server Desktop Engine (MAHAK) is a lightweight, embedded relational database engine based on Microsoft SQL Server. It is typically installed by third‑party applications as a named instance called “MAHAK” to store and manage their local data. The engine runs as a background Windows service, has no standalone user interface, and is managed through standard SQL Server tools or scripts. It supports core SQL Server features such as T‑SQL, transactions, security, and backup/restore, but with constraints compared to the full editions. The “MAHAK” label identifies the specific instance used by the dependent application rather than a separate product. Uninstalling or stopping this service can break software that relies on it, so changes should be made only if you’re certain no installed application depends on the MAHAK instance.
Microsoft SQL Server Desktop Engine (MAHAK) is developed by Microsoft. The most popular version of this product among our users is 8.0. The names of program executable files are devenv.exe, svrnetcn.exe.
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