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Should I remove Java 7 Update 7?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
12% remove it88% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Very good
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How common is it?
Global Rank #1,949
United States Rank #2,007
Reach 0.3384%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 28.83 days
850.48 days >
Average installed length: 446.86 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
7.0.70 100.00%

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Java 7 Update 7

What is Java 7 Update 7?  (from Oracle)

This releases brings in key security features and bug fixes. Oracle strongly recommends that all Java SE 7 users upgrade to this release. JavaFX 2.2.4 is now bundled with the JDK on Windows, Mac and Linux x86/x64.

Overview

Java 7 Update 7 is a software program developed by Oracle. It adds registry entry for the current user which will allow the program to automatically start each time it is rebooted. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. 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 primary executable is named javaws.exe. The setup package generally installs about 78 files and is usually about 128.37 KB (131,452 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 46% of users of Java 7 Update 7 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\jre7\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{26A24AE4-039D-4CA4-87B4-2F83217007FF}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 128.37 KB

Program filesFiles installed by Java 7 Update 7

Program executable:javaws.exe
Name:Java(TM) Platform SE 7 U7
Java(TM) Web Start Launcher
Path:C:\Program Files\java\jre7\bin\javaws.exe
MD5:babcb7bf8c7210a666546a8b34f7bc54
Additional files:
  • jabswitch.exe - Java Access Bridge for Windows
  • JavaAccessBridge.dll
  • JavaAccessBridge-32.dll
  • JAWTAccessBridge.dll
  • JAWTAccessBridge-32.dll
  • awt.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE 7 U7 (Java(TM) Platform SE binary)
  • axbridge.dll - ActiveX Bridge for JavaBeans(TM)
  • dcpr.dll
  • deploy.dll - Java(TM) Deployment Library
  • dt_shmem.dll
  • dt_socket.dll
  • 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
  • JdbcOdbc.dll
  • jdwp.dll
  • jfr.dll
  • jli.dll
  • jp2iexp.dll
  • jp2launcher.exe
  • jp2native.dll
  • jp2ssv.dll
  • jpeg.dll
  • jqs.exe - Java(TM) Quick Starter Service
  • 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
  • installer.dll - Installer

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}.
Internet Explorer Extension
  • jp2iexp.dll is installed as an Internet Explorer extension using the class {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501}.
Service
  • jqs.exe runs as a service named 'JavaQuickStarterService'.
Startup File (User Run)
  • javaw.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'update' and executes as "C:\Program Files\Java\jre7\bin\javaw.exe" -jar "C:\users\user\appdata\Roaming\update.jar".
2 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs
  • javaw.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Java\jre7\bin\javaw.exe'.
  • java.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Java\jre7\bin\java.exe'.

Program resource utilizationResource utilization averages

java.exe
Memory:51.56 MB
21.09 MB average
Total CPU:0.0012977854%
0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:0.00012127%
0.016088% average
User CPU:0.00117651%
0.015104% average
CPU cycles/sec:1,681,869,865
8,062,084 average
I/O reads/min:18.7 KB
435.61 KB average
I/O writes/min:0 Bytes
105.02 KB average
javaw.exe
Memory:61.73 MB
Total CPU:0.0425369242%
Kernel CPU:0.00463833%
User CPU:0.03789859%
Switches/sec:44
jqs.exe
Memory:5.1 MB
Total CPU:0.0041350537%
Kernel CPU:0.00208138%
User CPU:0.00205367%
Switches/sec:11
I/O reads/min:11.51 MB
I/O writes/min:3.62 KB

How do I remove Java 7 Update 7?

You can uninstall Java 7 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 7 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 7 Update 7.

How do I reset my web browser?

If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Java 7 Update 7 you can restore them to their previous default settings.
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OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 67%
Win 8 0%
 
WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 12%
Keep it 88%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 74.10%
Windows XP 10.97%
Windows Vista 10.58%
Windows 10 4.23%
Windows Server 2003 0.12%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 41.85%
Windows 7 Ultimate 15.90%
Windows 7 Professional 11.33%
Microsoft Windows XP 11.01%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 8.13%
Windows 7 Enterprise 1.66%

Distribution by countryGeography

45.97% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 45.97%
  Germany 6.62%
  United Kingdom 4.59%
  Canada 4.03%
  France 3.24%
  Brazil 2.78%
  Italy 2.66%
  Australia 1.68%
  Spain 1.34%
  Belgium 1.32%
  Netherlands 1.28%
  Israel 1.19%
  Mexico 1.18%
  India 1.16%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 27.65%
Dell 24.41%
Acer 16.98%
ASUS 9.42%
Toshiba 6.21%
GIGABYTE 5.60%
Samsung 3.04%
Intel 2.92%
Lenovo 1.67%
American Megatrends 1.35%
Sahara 0.75%
Common models
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 7.50%
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... 5.73%
HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... 4.74%
Dell Inspiron 1545 2.70%
HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... 2.50%
Dell Inspiron N5110 2.50%

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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