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Should I remove Java SE Development Kit 6 Update 7?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
3% remove it97% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Excellent
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How common is it?
Global Rank #28,058
United States Rank #36,672
Reach 0.0055%

Versions

VersionDistribution
1.6.0.70 100.00%

Typically installed together

Other programs by Sun Microsystems

Java SE Development Kit 6 Update 7

What is Java SE Development Kit 6 Update 7?

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 primary executable is named javaws.exe. The setup package generally installs about 102 files.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: java.sun.com
Help link: developer.java.sun.com/developer/support
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\java\jdk1.6.0_07\jre\bin
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{32A3A4F4-B792-11D6-A78A-00B0D0160070}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)

Program filesFiles installed by Java SE Development Kit 6 Update 7

Program executable:javaws.exe
Name:Java(TM) Platform SE 6 U7
Java(TM) Web Start Launcher
Path:C:\Program Files\java\jdk1.6.0_07\jre\bin\javaws.exe
MD5:3106718bbd9ff261c061af1d86b5c56c
Additional files:
  • attach.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE 6 U7 (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
  • management.dll
  • mlib_image.dll
  • net.dll
  • nio.dll
  • npt.dll
  • rmi.dll
  • splashscreen.dll
  • unpack.dll
  • verify.dll
  • zip.dll
  • w2k_lsa_auth.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE 6
  • jvm.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE 6u7 (Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM)
  • cmm.dll (by Eastman Kodak Company) - KODAK DIGITAL SCIENCE Java CMM

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

2 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs
  • java.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.6.0_07\jre\bin\java.exe'.
  • javaw.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_07\bin\javaw.exe'.

How do I remove Java SE Development Kit 6 Update 7?

You can uninstall Java SE Development Kit 6 Update 7 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 7, 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 7.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 45%
Win Vista 1%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 3%
Keep it 97%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#28,058

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 57.80%
Windows XP 18.35%
Windows 10 11.93%
Windows Vista 11.93%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 21.10%
Windows 7 Ultimate 20.18%
Microsoft Windows XP 18.35%
Windows 7 Professional 11.93%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 9.17%
Windows 8 Pro 2.75%

Distribution by countryGeography

24.17% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 24.17%
  India 20.00%
  Germany 5.00%
  France 3.33%
  United Kingdom 3.33%
  Iran 3.33%
  Turkey 3.33%
  Taiwan 3.33%
  Italy 2.50%
  Brazil 1.67%
  Colombia 1.67%
  DZ 1.67%
  Spain 1.67%
  Finland 1.67%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 32.47%
Dell 19.48%
Acer 16.88%
ASUS 9.09%
Intel 7.79%
GIGABYTE 6.49%
Lenovo 2.60%
Toshiba 2.60%
American Megatrends 2.60%
Common models
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 4.30%
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... 4.30%
Dell Inspiron 3521 2.15%
Dell XPS M1530 2.15%
Sony VPCEA21FX 2.15%
Sony VPCEH3AEN 1.08%

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

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