Java 6 Family
Overview
Java 6 Family is a program developed by Sun Microsystems. The most used version is 6.0.100, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The main program executable is javaws.exe. The software installer includes 48 files and is usually about 23.66 MB (24,812,929 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 7. While about 57% of users of Java 6 Family come from the United States, it is also popular in MA and India.
Program details
URL: java.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\java\jre6\bin
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{26A24AE4-039D-4CA4-87B4-2F84A32160FF}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 23.66 MB
Files installed by Java 6 Family
| Program executable: | javaws.exe |
| Name: | Java(TM) Platform SE 6 U5 |
| Java(TM) Web Start Launcher |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\java\jre6\bin\javaws.exe |
| MD5: | 06ad6faf9961c5f4f29c50493912820e |
Additional files:
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awt.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE 6 U10 (Java(TM) Platform SE binary)
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axbridge.dll - ActiveX Bridge for JavaBeans(TM)
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dcpr.dll
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deploy.dll - Java(TM) Deployment Library
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deploytk.dll
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dt_shmem.dll
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dt_socket.dll
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eula.dll - EULA
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fontmanager.dll
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hpi.dll
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hprof.dll
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instrument.dll
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ioser12.dll
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j2pcsc.dll
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j2pkcs11.dll
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jaas_nt.dll
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java.dll
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java.exe
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java_crw_demo.dll
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javacpl.exe - Java(TM) Control Panel
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java-rmi.exe
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javaw.exe
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jawt.dll
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jbroker.exe
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JdbcOdbc.dll
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jdwp.dll
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jkernel.dll
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jli.dll
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jp2iexp.dll
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jp2launcher.exe
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jp2ssv.dll
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jpeg.dll
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jpicom.dll - Java(TM) Plug-in COM Library
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jpinscp.dll
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jpioji.dll
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jpishare.dll - Java(TM) Plug-in Share Library
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jqs.exe - Java(TM) Quick Starter Service
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jqsnotify.exe - Java(TM) Quick Starter binary
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jpiexp.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE 6 U5 (Java(TM) Plug-in for Internet Explorer)
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jsound.dll
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jsoundds.dll
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jucheck.exe - Java(TM) Update Checker
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jureg.exe
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jusched.exe
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cmm.dll (by Eastman Kodak Company) - KODAK DIGITAL SCIENCE Java CMM
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- jp2ssv.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Java(tm) Plug-In 2 SSV Helper' with the class of {DBC80044-A445-435b-BC74-9C25C1C588A9}.
Internet Explorer Extension
- jp2iexp.dll is installed as an Internet Explorer extension using the class {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501}.
Service
- jqs.exe runs as a service named 'Java Quick Starter' (JavaQuickStarterService) "Prefetches JRE files for faster startup of Java applets and applications".
How do I remove Java 6 Family?
You can uninstall Java 6 Family from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- 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.
- When you find the program Java(TM) 6 Family, 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).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Java 6 Family.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Java 6 Family you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
- Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
- The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.
Mozilla Firefox
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
- To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
- When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
- When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
- Restart Google Chrome.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 75%
Win 7 25%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 8%
Keep it 92%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
100.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Professional |
50.00% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
50.00% |
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Geography
57.14% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
57.14% |
| MA |
28.57% |
| India |
14.29% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Toshiba |
33.33% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
33.33% |
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| Dell |
33.33% |
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Publisher URL: www.oracle.com/us/sun/index.htm