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Should I remove Java 7 Update 17 64-bit?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
11% remove it89% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Excellent
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #1,948
United States Rank #2,341
Reach 0.3385%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 22.03 days
649.76 days >
Average installed length: 341.40 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
7.0.170 100.00%

Typically installed together

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Java 7 Update 17 64-bit

What is Java 7 Update 17 64-bit?  (from Oracle)

Java technology allows you to work and play in a secure computing environment. Java allows you to play online games, chat with people around the world, calculate your mortgage interest, and view images in 3D, just to name a few. Java software for your computer, or the Java Runtime Environment, is also referred to as t...  Read more

Overview

Java 7 Update 17 64-bit is a program developed by Oracle. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. 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 main program executable is javaws.exe. The software installer includes 47 files and is usually about 38.28 MB (40,137,347 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 41% of users of Java 7 Update 17 64-bit come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Brazil.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: java.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Java\jre7\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{26A24AE4-039D-4CA4-87B4-2F86417017FF}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 38.28 MB

Program filesFiles installed by Java 7 Update 17 64-bit

Program executable:javaws.exe
Name:Java(TM) Platform SE 7 U17
Java(TM) Web Start Launcher
Path:C:\Program Files\java\jre7\bin\javaws.exe
MD5:8502185f8edbec8cb6846de44491bc1b
Additional files:
  • jabswitch.exe - Java Access Bridge for Windows
  • JavaAccessBridge-64.dll
  • JAWTAccessBridge-64.dll
  • awt.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE 7 U17 (Java(TM) Platform SE binary)
  • dcpr.dll
  • deploy.dll - Java(TM) Deployment Library
  • dt_shmem.dll
  • dt_socket.dll
  • eula.dll - EULA
  • fontmanager.dll
  • hprof.dll
  • instrument.dll
  • j2pcsc.dll
  • jaas_nt.dll
  • java.dll
  • java.exe
  • java_crw_demo.dll
  • javacpl.exe - Java(TM) Control Panel
  • java-rmi.exe
  • javaw.exe
  • jawt.dll
  • JdbcOdbc.dll
  • jdwp.dll
  • jfr.dll
  • jli.dll
  • jp2iexp.dll
  • jp2launcher.exe
  • jp2native.dll
  • jp2ssv.dll
  • jpeg.dll
  • jsdt.dll
  • installer.dll - Installer
  • rxtxSerial.dll

Program behaviorsBehaviors 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}.
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
  • javaw.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Java\jre7\bin\javaw.exe'.

How do I remove Java 7 Update 17 64-bit?

You can uninstall Java 7 Update 17 64-bit 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 Java 7 Update 17 (64-bit), 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 Java 7 Update 17 64-bit.

How do I reset my web browser?

If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Java 7 Update 17 64-bit you can restore them to their previous default settings.
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OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 75%
Win 8.1 0%
  
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 11%
Keep it 89%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#1,948

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 79.43%
Windows 10 19.04%
Windows Vista 1.42%
Windows XP 0.06%
Windows Server 2003 0.04%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 42.70%
Windows 7 Ultimate 18.80%
Windows 7 Professional 14.19%
Windows 8 4.12%
Windows 8 Pro 3.76%
Windows 8.1 2.71%

Distribution by countryGeography

40.70% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 40.70%
  Germany 13.00%
  Brazil 3.82%
  United Kingdom 3.73%
  Canada 3.38%
  France 3.38%
  Italy 2.74%
  Netherlands 2.01%
  Japan 1.41%
  Australia 1.38%
  Sweden 1.23%
  Spain 1.20%
  Belgium 1.12%
  Taiwan 1.07%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 22.97%
Dell 19.33%
Acer 17.41%
ASUS 14.10%
GIGABYTE 8.42%
Toshiba 6.24%
Samsung 5.00%
Lenovo 3.49%
Medion 1.64%
Intel 1.39%
Common models
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 8.81%
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... 5.60%
HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... 5.53%
HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... 2.32%
Dell Inspiron N5110 2.02%
Dell Dell System XPS L5... 1.79%

About Oracle

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Publisher URL: www.oracle.com

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