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Should I remove Java 6 Update 33?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
5% remove it95% keep it
Overall Sentiment
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How common is it?
Global Rank #1,941
United States Rank #1,842
Reach 0.3402%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 43.76 days
1016.65 days >
Average installed length: 534.17 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
6.0.330 100.00%

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Java 6 Update 33

What is Java 6 Update 33?

Java SE 6 update realease contains 14 security fixes, improved VM configuration file loading.

About  (from Oracle)

Java SE 6 features and enhancements to the platform. Java SE 6 streamlines web service and XML development, simplifies GUI development and augments native desktop support, expands programmatic access to native security facilities, and is the first release to offer a standardized framework for scripting languages. NetBe...  Read more

Overview

Java 6 Update 33 is a program developed by Oracle. 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 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 60 files and is usually about 13.17 MB (13,806,774 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows Vista (SP2). While about 50% of users of Java 6 Update 33 come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and United Kingdom.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: java.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{26A24AE4-039D-4CA4-87B4-2F83216033FF}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 13.17 MB

Program filesFiles installed by Java 6 Update 33

Program executable:javaws.exe
Name:Java(TM) Platform SE 6 U33
Java(TM) Web Start Launcher
Path:C:\Program Files\java\jre6\bin\javaws.exe
MD5:3dde8ad1955fafbdd54acf1b795a4022
Additional files:
  • zipper.exe
  • hpi.dll (by Sun Microsystems) - Java(TM) Platform SE 6 U33 (Java(TM) Platform SE binary)
  • awt.dll (by Sun Microsystems)
  • axbridge.dll - ActiveX Bridge for JavaBeans(TM)
  • cmm.dll (by Eastman Kodak Company) - KODAK DIGITAL SCIENCE Java CMM
  • dcpr.dll
  • deploy.dll - Java(TM) Deployment Library
  • dt_shmem.dll
  • dt_socket.dll
  • fontmanager.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
  • jbroker.exe
  • JdbcOdbc.dll
  • jdwp.dll
  • jkernel.dll
  • jli.dll
  • jp2iexp.dll
  • jp2launcher.exe
  • jp2native.dll
  • jp2ssv.dll
  • jpeg.dll
  • jpicom.dll - Java(TM) Plug-in COM Library
  • jpiexp.dll - Java Plug-in pour Internet Explorer
  • jpinscp.dll
  • jpioji.dll
  • jpishare.dll - Java(TM) Plug-in Share Library
  • jqs.exe - Java(TM) Quick Starter Service
  • jqsnotify.exe - Java(TM) Quick Starter binary
  • jsound.dll
  • eula.dll - EULA
  • jsoundds.dll
  • keytool.exe
  • kinit.exe
  • klist.exe
  • ktab.exe
  • orbd.exe
  • pack200.exe
  • policytool.exe
  • rmid.exe
  • rmiregistry.exe
  • servertool.exe
  • ssvagent.exe
  • tnameserv.exe
  • unpack200.exe
  • deployJava1.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE 6 U31
  • Install_boot_jar.EXE (by Microsoft) - Microsoft Systems Management Server Installer (Install the boot.jar file requested by Susan Cheng)

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}.
Service
  • jqs.exe runs as a service named 'Java Quick Starter' (JavaQuickStarterService) "Prefetches JRE files for faster startup of Java applets and applications".
2 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs
  • javaw.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\javaw.exe'.
  • java.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\java.exe'.
Network connections
  • javaw.exe connects to 154.53.225.18 (port 80).

Program resource utilizationResource utilization averages

javaw.exe
Memory:110.54 MB
21.09 MB average
Total CPU:0.2327139799%
0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:0.11100284%
0.016088% average
User CPU:0.12171114%
0.015104% average
CPU cycles/sec:26,889,775
8,062,084 average
Switches/sec:76
70 average
I/O reads/min:1.01 MB
435.61 KB average
I/O writes/min:180.12 KB
105.02 KB average
jqs.exe
Memory:3.63 MB
Total CPU:0.0018660150%
Kernel CPU:0.00015301%
User CPU:0.00171301%
Switches/sec:15
I/O reads/min:5.23 MB
I/O writes/min:2.95 KB

How do I remove Java 6 Update 33?

You can uninstall Java 6 Update 33 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) 6 Update 33, 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 6 Update 33.

How do I reset my web browser?

If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Java 6 Update 33 you can restore them to their previous default settings.
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OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 65%
Win 8 0%
 
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 5%
Keep it 95%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 70.29%
Windows Vista 13.89%
Windows XP 12.58%
Windows 10 3.20%
Windows Server 2003 0.03%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 42.90%
Microsoft Windows XP 12.39%
Windows 7 Ultimate 11.52%
Windows 7 Professional 11.50%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 10.86%
Windows Vista Home Basic 1.98%

Distribution by countryGeography

49.63% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 49.63%
  Germany 7.99%
  United Kingdom 3.91%
  Canada 3.02%
  France 2.94%
  Brazil 2.74%
  Italy 2.38%
  Spain 1.74%
  Australia 1.57%
  Japan 1.49%
  Netherlands 1.49%
  Belgium 1.32%
  Israel 1.12%
  Taiwan 1.08%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 31.17%
Dell 29.04%
Acer 13.97%
GIGABYTE 6.57%
ASUS 5.02%
Toshiba 4.22%
Samsung 2.65%
Intel 2.47%
American Megatrends 1.92%
Lenovo 1.35%
Sahara 0.90%
Medion 0.70%
Common models
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 9.63%
HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... 6.46%
Dell Inspiron 1545 3.35%
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... 2.98%
HP G62 Notebook PC 2.73%
HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... 2.42%

About Oracle

Oracle specializes in developingcomputer hardware systems and enterprise software products such as database management systems.
Publisher URL: www.oracle.com

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