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Should I remove Java SE Development Kit 6 Update 4?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
8% remove it92% keep it
Overall Sentiment
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How common is it?
Global Rank #34,637
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Versions

VersionDistribution
1.6.0.40 100.00%

Typically installed together

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Java SE Development Kit 6 Update 4

What is Java SE Development Kit 6 Update 4?

The JDK is a development environment for building applications, applets, and components using the Java programming language. Java Platform, Standard Edition or Java SE is a widely used platform for programming in the Java language. It is the Java Platform used to deploy portable applications for general use. Java SE consists of a virtual machine, which must be used to run Java programs, together with a set of libraries.

Overview

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 45 files and is usually about 38.15 MB (40,005,632 bytes).

Program detailsProgram details

URL: java.sun.com
Help link: developer.java.sun.com/developer/support
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\java\jdk1.6.0_04\jre\bin
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{32A3A4F4-B792-11D6-A78A-00B0D0160040}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 38.15 MB

Program filesFiles installed by Java SE Development Kit 6 Update 4

Program executable:javaws.exe
Name:Java(TM) Platform SE 6 U4
Java(TM) Web Start Launcher
Path:C:\Program Files\java\jdk1.6.0_04\jre\bin\javaws.exe
MD5:e45c26f276511fd1d2590b9b8d5c6b0e
Additional files:
  • attach.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE 6 U4 (Java(TM) Platform SE binary)
  • awt.dll
  • 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
  • j2pcsc.dll
  • j2pkcs11.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
  • jli.dll
  • jpeg.dll
  • jpicom.dll - Java(TM) Plug-in COM Library
  • jpiexp.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
  • jureg.exe
  • jusched.exe
  • keytool.exe
  • kinit.exe
  • klist.exe
  • cmm.dll (by Eastman Kodak Company) - KODAK DIGITAL SCIENCE Java CMM

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Windows Firewall Allowed Program
  • javaw.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_04\BIN\javaw.exe'.

How do I remove Java SE Development Kit 6 Update 4?

You can uninstall Java SE Development Kit 6 Update 4 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(TM) SE Development Kit 6 Update 4, 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 SE Development Kit 6 Update 4.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 46%
Win XP 7%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 8%
Keep it 92%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#34,637

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 68.12%
Windows 10 15.94%
Windows Vista 8.70%
Windows XP 7.25%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Ultimate 29.41%
Windows 7 Home Premium 16.18%
Windows 7 Professional 8.82%
Microsoft Windows XP 7.35%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 5.88%
Windows 7 Enterprise 4.41%

Distribution by countryGeography

28.05% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 28.05%
  India 20.73%
  Iran 6.10%
  Germany 4.88%
  Netherlands 4.88%
  Brazil 3.66%
  Mexico 3.66%
  Spain 2.44%
  United Kingdom 2.44%
  Jordan 2.44%
  Philippines 2.44%
  Taiwan 2.44%
  United Arab Emirates 1.22%
  Canada 1.22%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell 28.07%
Hewlett-Packard 26.32%
Acer 14.04%
Lenovo 8.77%
Toshiba 7.02%
Packard Bell 3.51%
Samsung 3.51%
GIGABYTE 1.75%
MSI 1.75%
Medion 1.75%
Intel 1.75%
American Megatrends 1.75%
Common models
Dell Inspiron N5110 5.00%
Acer Veriton Series 3.33%
Dell Dell DXP061 3.33%
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 3.33%
Hewlett-Packard Presario ... 3.33%
TOSHIBA SATELLITE C660 3.33%

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

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