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Should I remove Java 6 Update 11?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
8% remove it92% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Very good
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How common is it?
Global Rank #5,150
United States Rank #4,425
Reach 0.0973%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 244.63 days
652.84 days >
Average installed length: 343.02 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
6.0.110 100.00%

Other programs by Sun Microsystems

Java 6 Update 11

What is Java 6 Update 11?

Java SE 6 update realease contains 13 security fixes.

About  (from Sun Microsystems)

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 11 is a program developed by Sun Microsystems. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. 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 main program executable is javaws.exe. The software installer includes 61 files and is usually about 506.82 KB (518,984 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows Vista (SP2) as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 53% of users of Java 6 Update 11 come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Germany.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: java.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{26A24AE4-039D-4CA4-87B4-2F83216011FF}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 506.82 KB

Program filesFiles installed by Java 6 Update 11

Program executable:javaws.exe
Name:Java(TM) Platform SE 6 U11
Java(TM) Web Start Launcher
Path:C:\Program Files\java\jre6\bin\javaws.exe
MD5:69b31b8dc82934b6abee215c6c6654c7
Additional files:
  • awt.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE 6 U11 (Java(TM) Platform SE binary)
  • axbridge.dll - ActiveX Bridge for JavaBeans(TM)
  • dcpr.dll
  • deploy.dll - Java(TM) Deployment Library
  • deploytk.dll
  • 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
  • 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(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
  • jqsnotify.exe - Java(TM) Quick Starter binary
  • jsound.dll
  • jucheck.exe - Java(TM) Update Checker
  • jureg.exe
  • jusched.exe
  • 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
  • zipper.exe

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 'JavaQuickStarterService'.
Startup File (All Users Run)
  • jusched.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'SunJavaUpdateSched' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe".

Program resource utilizationResource utilization averages

jqs.exe
Memory:1.95 MB
21.09 MB average
Total CPU:0.2760655738%
0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:0.17377049%
0.016088% average
User CPU:0.10229508%
0.015104% average
Switches/sec:47
70 average
I/O reads/min:13.17 MB
435.61 KB average
I/O writes/min:7.49 KB
105.02 KB average
jusched.exe
Memory:1.28 MB
Total CPU:0.0017969721%
Kernel CPU:0.00135762%
User CPU:0.00043935%
CPU cycles/sec:1,429
I/O reads/min:18 Bytes

How do I remove Java 6 Update 11?

You can uninstall Java 6 Update 11 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 11, 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 11.

How do I reset my web browser?

If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Java 6 Update 11 you can restore them to their previous default settings.
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OS VERSIONS
Win Vista (SP2) 37%
Win 7 (SP1) 0%
 
HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 8%
Keep it 92%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows Vista 47.14%
Windows 7 25.26%
Windows XP 20.78%
Windows 10 6.82%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 37.89%
Microsoft Windows XP 20.34%
Windows 7 Home Premium 10.25%
Windows 7 Ultimate 8.88%
Windows Vista Home Basic 8.15%
Windows 7 Professional 4.73%

Distribution by countryGeography

52.59% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 52.59%
  United Kingdom 5.27%
  Germany 4.98%
  France 2.96%
  Canada 2.84%
  India 2.51%
  Italy 2.51%
  Iran 1.85%
  Australia 1.77%
  Brazil 1.48%
  Spain 1.44%
  Netherlands 1.07%
  Belgium 0.99%
  Mexico 0.95%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell 40.57%
Toshiba 20.25%
Hewlett-Packard 17.12%
Acer 5.75%
GIGABYTE 4.15%
Intel 3.20%
American Megatrends 2.04%
ASUS 1.89%
Sahara 1.68%
Lenovo 1.38%
Medion 1.31%
Sony 0.66%
Common models
Dell Inspiron 1545 17.39%
TOSHIBA Satellite A505 7.20%
TOSHIBA Satellite L505 6.31%
TOSHIBA Satellite L505D 4.43%
Dell Inspiron 530 3.99%
Dell Studio 1737 3.99%

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

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