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Should I remove Java 7 Update 4?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
12% remove it88% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Excellent
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How common is it?
Global Rank #4,322
United States Rank #5,307
Reach 0.1231%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 31.65 days
933.76 days >
Average installed length: 490.62 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
7.0.40 100.00%

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Java 7 Update 4

What is Java 7 Update 4?

Java SE 7 update realease contains JDK Support for Mac OS X; New JVM (Java HotSpot Virtual Machine, version 23).

About  (from Oracle)

Java Runtime Environment (JRE) (32-Bit) provides the libraries, the Java Virtual Machine, and other components to run applets and applications written in the Java programming language. In addition, two key deployment technologies are part of the JRE: Java Plug-in, which enables applets to run in popular browsers; and J...  Read more

Overview

Java 7 Update 4 is a software program developed by Oracle. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The primary executable is named javaws.exe. The setup package generally installs about 64 files and is usually about 73.79 MB (77,370,094 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows XP. While about 35% of users of Java 7 Update 4 come from the United States, it is also popular in Italy and France.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: java.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Java\jre7\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{26A24AE4-039D-4CA4-87B4-2F83217004FF}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 73.79 MB

Program filesFiles installed by Java 7 Update 4

Program executable:javaws.exe
Name:Java(TM) Platform SE 7 U4
Java(TM) Web Start Launcher
Path:C:\Program Files\java\jre7\bin\javaws.exe
MD5:00ca16afb348ebadc82975e47d88e274
Additional files:
  • jdk-7u4-windows-x64.exe - Java(TM) Platform SE 7 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
  • hprof.dll
  • instrument.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
  • jli.dll
  • jp2iexp.dll
  • jp2launcher.exe
  • jp2native.dll
  • jp2ssv.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
  • jqs.exe - Java(TM) Quick Starter Service
  • jsdt.dll
  • jsound.dll
  • jsoundds.dll
  • keytool.exe
  • kinit.exe
  • klist.exe
  • ktab.exe
  • net.dll
  • nio.dll
  • orbd.exe
  • pack200.exe
  • policytool.exe
  • rmid.exe
  • rmiregistry.exe
  • servertool.exe
  • ssvagent.exe
  • tnameserv.exe
  • unpack200.exe
  • verify.dll
  • zip.dll
  • jvm.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE 7u4 (Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM)

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}.

How do I remove Java 7 Update 4?

You can uninstall Java 7 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) 7 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 7 Update 4.

How do I reset my web browser?

If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Java 7 Update 4 you can restore them to their previous default settings.
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OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 61%
Win 7 0%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 12%
Keep it 88%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#4,322

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 68.36%
Windows XP 14.05%
Windows 10 10.09%
Windows Vista 7.46%
Windows Server 2003 0.04%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 35.27%
Windows 7 Ultimate 18.78%
Microsoft Windows XP 13.88%
Windows 7 Professional 9.72%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 5.23%
Windows 10 Home 2.20%

Distribution by countryGeography

35.34% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 35.34%
  Italy 7.75%
  France 7.32%
  Germany 4.88%
  United Kingdom 2.91%
  Brazil 2.76%
  Taiwan 2.48%
  Iran 2.48%
  Canada 2.40%
  Spain 1.72%
  Netherlands 1.61%
  India 1.47%
  Australia 1.44%
  Belgium 1.40%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 23.81%
Dell 21.35%
Acer 18.33%
ASUS 11.45%
GIGABYTE 7.44%
Toshiba 5.76%
Lenovo 3.23%
Samsung 3.09%
Intel 2.25%
American Megatrends 2.04%
Medion 1.26%
Common models
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... 6.79%
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 5.09%
Dell Inspiron N5110 2.83%
Dell Inspiron N5010 2.83%
HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... 2.83%
ASUSTeK K53SV 2.64%

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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