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Should I remove Java 6 Update 20 64-bit?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
4% remove it96% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Very good
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How common is it?
Global Rank #1,403
United States Rank #1,114
Reach 0.4874%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 15.48 days
456.78 days >
Average installed length: 240.00 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
6.0.200 100.00%

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Java 6 Update 20 64-bit

What is Java 6 Update 20 64-bit?  (from Sun Microsystems)

This is the 64-bit Windows version. 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 fram...  Read more

Overview

Java 6 Update 20 64-bit is a program developed by Sun Microsystems. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The main program executable is javaws.exe. The software installer includes 52 files and is usually about 17.08 MB (17,912,252 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 59% of users of Java 6 Update 20 64-bit come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Italy.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: java.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{26A24AE4-039D-4CA4-87B4-2F86416020FF}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 17.08 MB

Program filesFiles installed by Java 6 Update 20 64-bit

Program executable:javaws.exe
Name:Java(TM) Platform SE 6 U20
Java(TM) Web Start Launcher
Path:C:\Program Files\java\jre6\bin\javaws.exe
MD5:51d259f8a59b914702afdce8799f70c3
Additional files:
  • awt.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE 6 U20 (Java(TM) Platform SE binary)
  • dcpr.dll
  • deploy.dll - Java(TM) Deployment Library
  • deployJava1.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
  • keytool.exe
  • kinit.exe
  • klist.exe
  • ktab.exe
  • management.dll
  • mlib_image.dll
  • net.dll
  • nio.dll
  • orbd.exe
  • pack200.exe
  • policytool.exe
  • rmid.exe
  • rmiregistry.exe
  • servertool.exe
  • ssvagent.exe
  • tnameserv.exe
  • unpack200.exe
  • jvm.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE 6u20 (Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server 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 6 Update 20 64-bit?

You can uninstall Java 6 Update 20 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 20 (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 20 64-bit.

How do I reset my web browser?

If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Java 6 Update 20 64-bit you can restore them to their previous default settings.
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OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 72%
Win XP 0%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 4%
Keep it 96%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#1,403

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 93.69%
Windows 10 5.83%
Windows Vista 0.26%
Windows XP 0.16%
Windows Server 2003 0.06%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 82.31%
Windows 7 Professional 5.86%
Windows 10 Home 4.49%
Windows 7 Home Basic 3.00%
Windows 7 Ultimate 2.26%
Windows 8 Pro 0.37%

Distribution by countryGeography

58.89% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 58.89%
  United Kingdom 6.01%
  Italy 3.59%
  Canada 3.40%
  Germany 2.91%
  France 2.71%
  Netherlands 1.61%
  Australia 1.43%
  Brazil 1.39%
  India 1.37%
  Spain 1.27%
  Iran 1.16%
  Belgium 1.02%
  Sweden 0.82%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 46.79%
Dell 27.03%
Sony 24.88%
Acer 0.37%
Alienware 0.34%
GIGABYTE 0.26%
NEC 0.20%
ASUS 0.12%
Common models
HP G62 Notebook PC 11.22%
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 10.32%
Hewlett-Packard Presario ... 7.39%
HP G72 Notebook PC 6.40%
HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... 6.10%
Dell Inspiron N5010 4.89%

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