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VersionDistribution
1.5.0.150 100.00%

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J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 15

What is J2SE Runtime Environment Update 15?  (from Sun Microsystems)

Java Platform, Standard Edition (Java SE) lets you develop and deploy Java applications on desktops and servers, as well as in today's demanding embedded environments. Java offers the rich user interface, performance, versatility, portability, and security that today’s applications require. The JDK is a development en...  Read more

Overview

J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 15 is a software program developed by Sun Microsystems. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The primary executable is named javaws.exe. The setup package generally installs about 61 files and is usually about 10.4 MB (10,900,480 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows XP. While about 36% of users of J2SE Runtime Environment Update 15 come from the United States, it is also popular in Japan and Italy.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: java.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\java\jre1.5.0_15\bin
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{3248F0A8-6813-11D6-A77B-00B0D0150150}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 10.4 MB

Program filesFiles installed by J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 15

Program executable:javaws.exe
Name:Java(TM) 2 Platform Standard Edition 5.0 U15
Java(TM) Web Start Launcher
Path:C:\Program Files\java\jre1.5.0_15\bin\javaws.exe
MD5:53b053b7a9a38c22f3c948c089dce46c
Additional files:
  • awt.dll - Java(TM) 2 Platform Standard Edition 5.0 U15 (Java(TM) 2 Platform Standard Edition binary)
  • axbridge.dll - ActiveX Bridge for JavaBeans(TM)
  • dcpr.dll
  • deploy.dll - Java(TM) Deployment Library
  • dt_shmem.dll
  • dt_socket.dll
  • eula.dll - EULA
  • fontmanager.dll
  • hpi.dll
  • hprof.dll
  • instrument.dll
  • ioser12.dll
  • jaas_nt.dll
  • java.dll
  • java.exe
  • java_crw_demo.dll
  • javacpl.exe - Java(TM) Control Panel
  • javaw.exe
  • JavaWebStart.dll - Java(TM) Web Start ActiveX Control
  • jawt.dll
  • jdbcodbc.dll
  • jdwp.dll
  • jpeg.dll
  • jpicom32.dll - Java(TM) Plug-in COM Library
  • jpiexp32.dll - Java(TM) Plug-in for Internet Explorer
  • jpinscp.dll
  • jpioji.dll
  • jpishare.dll - Java(TM) Plug-in Share Library
  • jsound.dll
  • jsoundds.dll
  • jucheck.exe - Java(TM) Update Checker
  • jusched.exe
  • keytool.exe
  • kinit.exe
  • klist.exe
  • ktab.exe
  • management.dll
  • net.dll
  • nio.dll
  • NPJava11.dll - Java Plug-in 1.5.0_15 for Netscape Navigator (DLL Helper)
  • orbd.exe
  • pack200.exe
  • policytool.exe
  • RegUtils.dll
  • rmi.dll
  • rmid.exe
  • rmiregistry.exe
  • servertool.exe
  • tnameserv.exe
  • unpack.dll
  • unpack200.exe
  • verify.dll
  • zip.dll
  • j2pkcs11.dll - Java(TM) 2 Platform Standard Edition 5.0
  • w2k_lsa_auth.dll
  • jvm.dll - Java(TM) 2 Platform Standard Edition (Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM)
  • cmm.dll (by Eastman Kodak Company) - KODAK DIGITAL SCIENCE Java CMM

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Startup File (All Users Run)
  • jusched.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'SunJavaUpdateSched' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_15\bin\jusched.exe".
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
  • javaw.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_15\bin\javaw.exe'.

How do I remove J2SE Runtime Environment Update 15?

You can uninstall J2SE Runtime Environment Update 15 from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
    • Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
    • Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
  2. When you find the program J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 15, click it, and then do one of the following:
    • Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
    • Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove J2SE Runtime Environment Update 15.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 52%
Win Server 2003 1%
 
HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 9%
Keep it 91%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 58.24%
Windows XP 24.18%
Windows 10 9.89%
Windows Vista 7.14%
Windows Server 2003 0.55%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Microsoft Windows XP 23.89%
Windows 7 Home Premium 21.67%
Windows 7 Professional 21.11%
Windows 7 Ultimate 8.33%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 5.56%
Windows 7 Enterprise 5.00%

Distribution by countryGeography

36.49% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 36.49%
  Japan 7.58%
  Italy 7.58%
  Brazil 4.27%
  France 3.79%
  Germany 3.79%
  Canada 3.79%
  India 3.32%
  Israel 3.32%
  Belgium 2.84%
  United Arab Emirates 2.84%
  Spain 2.37%
  Czech Republic 1.90%
  United Kingdom 1.90%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell 31.03%
Hewlett-Packard 26.72%
Acer 10.34%
GIGABYTE 6.90%
Intel 6.03%
ASUS 6.03%
Lenovo 5.17%
American Megatrends 3.45%
Compaq 2.59%
Samsung 1.72%
Common models
HP EliteBook 8560w 2.80%
Dell Inspiron 530 1.87%
Dell Inspiron 3520 1.87%
Acer Aspire 7540 1.87%
Dell Inspiron N5110 1.87%
Dell Latitude E6400 1.87%

Publisher URL: www.oracle.com/us/sun/index.htm

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