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Should I remove Java 6 Update 16 64-bit?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
4% remove it96% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Good
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How common is it?
Global Rank #5,504
United States Rank #7,465
Reach 0.0882%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 13.80 days
407.19 days >
Average installed length: 213.95 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
6.0.160 100.00%

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Java 6 Update 16 64-bit

What is Java 6 Update 16 64-bit?

Java SE 6 update realease contains fixes the issue introduced in update 14 which caused debuggers to miss breakpoints.

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 16 64-bit 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 Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The main program executable is javaws.exe. The software installer includes 54 files and is usually about 1.7 MB (1,777,664 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 7. While about 30% of users of Java 6 Update 16 64-bit 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-4CA4-87B4-2F86416016FF}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 1.7 MB

Program filesFiles installed by Java 6 Update 16 64-bit

Program executable:javaws.exe
Name:Java(TM) Platform SE 6 U16
Java(TM) Web Start Launcher
Path:C:\Program Files\java\jre6\bin\javaws.exe
MD5:443ae814cecbaeb19d22609a395061e4
Additional files:
  • npdeploytk.dll - Java Deployment Toolkit 6.0.160.1 (NPRuntime Script Plug-in Library for Java(TM) Deploy)
  • awt.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE 6 U16 (Java(TM) Platform SE binary)
  • 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
  • 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
  • jsound.dll
  • jucheck.exe - Java(TM) Update Checker
  • jureg.exe
  • jusched.exe
  • keytool.exe
  • kinit.exe
  • klist.exe
  • ktab.exe
  • management.dll
  • mlib_image.dll
  • npjp2.dll - Next Generation Java Plug-in 1.6.0_16 for Mozilla browsers
  • orbd.exe
  • pack200.exe
  • policytool.exe
  • rmid.exe
  • rmiregistry.exe
  • servertool.exe
  • ssvagent.exe
  • tnameserv.exe
  • unpack200.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}.
Scheduled Task
  • jusched.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Sun Microsystems online update program' (runs weekly on Mondays at 10:00 AM).
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".

How do I remove Java 6 Update 16 64-bit?

You can uninstall Java 6 Update 16 64-bit 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 16 (64-bit), 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 16 64-bit.

How do I reset my web browser?

If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Java 6 Update 16 64-bit you can restore them to their previous default settings.
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OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 80%
Win 7 0%
 
HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 4%
Keep it 96%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 92.25%
Windows 10 5.28%
Windows Vista 2.30%
Windows XP 0.17%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 69.09%
Windows 7 Professional 14.19%
Windows 7 Ultimate 5.07%
Windows 10 Home 2.83%
Windows 7 Home Basic 2.08%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 1.96%

Distribution by countryGeography

29.58% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 29.58%
  Germany 7.70%
  United Kingdom 6.94%
  France 6.07%
  Italy 4.49%
  India 3.11%
  Spain 3.06%
  Japan 2.50%
  Belgium 2.45%
  Netherlands 2.24%
  Saudi Arabia 2.24%
  Iran 2.14%
  DZ 1.84%
  Australia 1.78%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Sony 66.36%
Dell 23.97%
Lenovo 4.41%
Acer 2.38%
Hewlett-Packard 2.31%
GIGABYTE 0.56%
Common models
Dell Inspiron 1564 10.36%
Sony VPCF11M1E 6.63%
Dell Inspiron 1764 5.63%
Sony VPCEA1S1E 3.48%
Sony VPCEB1M1E 3.23%
Sony VPCEB1E0E 2.82%

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

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