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6% remove it94% keep it
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VersionDistribution
6.0.220 100.00%

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Java 6 Update 22

What is Java 6 Update 22?

Java SE 6 update realease contains 29 security fixes; RFC 5746 support.

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 22 is a program developed by Sun Microsystems. 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 main program executable is javaws.exe. The software installer includes 47 files and is usually about 25.36 MB (26,591,101 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows Vista (SP2). While about 53% of users of Java 6 Update 22 come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and France.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: java.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{26A24AE4-039D-4CA4-87B4-2F83216020FF}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 25.36 MB

Program filesFiles installed by Java 6 Update 22

Program executable:javaws.exe
Name:Java(TM) Platform SE 6 U22
Java(TM) Web Start Launcher
Path:C:\Program Files\java\jre6\bin\javaws.exe
MD5:42278a946ab729cb746aa47d48f5fcc0
Additional files:
  • awt.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE 6 U22 (Java(TM) Platform SE binary)
  • axbridge.dll - ActiveX Bridge for JavaBeans(TM)
  • 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
  • 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
  • jsoundds.dll

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 'Java Quick Starter' (JavaQuickStarterService) "Prefetches JRE files for faster startup of Java applets and applications".
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
  • javaw.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Programas\Java\jre6\bin\javaw.exe'.

How do I remove Java 6 Update 22?

You can uninstall Java 6 Update 22 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 22, 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 22.

How do I reset my web browser?

If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Java 6 Update 22 you can restore them to their previous default settings.
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OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 42%
Win 7 0%
 
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 6%
Keep it 94%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 48.39%
Windows Vista 27.63%
Windows XP 20.94%
Windows 10 2.87%
Windows Server 2003 0.17%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 33.57%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 21.32%
Microsoft Windows XP 20.44%
Windows 7 Professional 6.78%
Windows 7 Ultimate 5.81%
Windows Vista Home Basic 4.05%

Distribution by countryGeography

53.41% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 53.41%
  Germany 6.14%
  France 5.53%
  United Kingdom 4.77%
  Canada 4.37%
  Italy 2.86%
  Australia 2.18%
  Netherlands 1.77%
  Spain 1.57%
  Belgium 1.50%
  Israel 1.43%
  Brazil 0.89%
  India 0.82%
  Sweden 0.68%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 31.93%
Dell 31.66%
Acer 13.06%
Toshiba 6.20%
GIGABYTE 5.15%
Intel 2.77%
American Megatrends 2.64%
Samsung 1.58%
Sahara 1.45%
Gateway 1.32%
Lenovo 0.79%
Medion 0.79%
Common models
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 7.97%
HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... 5.31%
HP G62 Notebook PC 4.35%
Dell Inspiron 1545 3.38%
Dell Studio 1555 3.38%
Hewlett-Packard Compaq Pr... 3.14%

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