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Should I remove Java 6 Update 23?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
9% remove it91% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Excellent
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #3,404
United States Rank #4,283
Reach 0.1646%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 18.68 days
550.96 days >
Average installed length: 289.49 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
6.0.230 100.00%

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Java 6 Update 23

What is Java 6 Update 23?

Java SE 6 update realease contains no security fixes; better support for right-to-left languages.

About  (from Oracle)

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 23 is a program developed by Oracle. 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 63 files and is usually about 13.27 MB (13,918,520 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 36% of users of Java 6 Update 23 come from the United States, it is also popular in DZ and France.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: java.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{26A24AE4-039D-4CA4-87B4-2F83216023FF}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 13.27 MB

Program filesFiles installed by Java 6 Update 23

Program executable:javaws.exe
Name:Java(TM) Platform SE 6 U23
Java(TM) Web Start Launcher
Path:C:\Program Files\java\jre6\bin\javaws.exe
MD5:d96314524d582dc820ccbf40f9cfdd69
Additional files:
  • zipper.exe
  • eula.dll (by Sun Microsystems) - Java(TM) Platform SE 6 U23 (EULA)
  • java.exe (by Sun Microsystems) - Java(TM) Platform SE binary
  • javacpl.exe - Java(TM) Control Panel
  • java-rmi.exe
  • javaw.exe
  • jbroker.exe
  • jp2launcher.exe
  • jqs.exe - Java(TM) Quick Starter Service
  • jqsnotify.exe - Java(TM) Quick Starter binary
  • awt.dll
  • axbridge.dll - ActiveX Bridge for JavaBeans(TM)
  • cmm.dll (by Eastman Kodak Company) - KODAK DIGITAL SCIENCE Java CMM
  • dcpr.dll
  • deploy.dll - Java(TM) Deployment Library
  • deployJava1.dll
  • dt_shmem.dll
  • dt_socket.dll
  • fontmanager.dll
  • hpi.dll
  • hprof.dll
  • instrument.dll
  • ioser12.dll
  • j2pcsc.dll
  • j2pkcs11.dll
  • jaas_nt.dll
  • java.dll
  • java_crw_demo.dll
  • jawt.dll
  • JdbcOdbc.dll
  • jdwp.dll
  • jkernel.dll
  • jli.dll
  • jp2iexp.dll
  • 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
  • jsound.dll
  • 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

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 'Java Quick Starter' (JavaQuickStarterService) "Prefetches JRE files for faster startup of Java applets and applications".

Program resource utilizationResource utilization averages

java.exe
Memory:48.92 MB
21.09 MB average
Total CPU:0.0004787777%
0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:0.00021115%
0.016088% average
User CPU:0.00026763%
0.015104% average
CPU cycles/sec:4,430,129
8,062,084 average
Switches/sec:11
70 average
I/O reads/min:1.17 KB
435.61 KB average

How do I remove Java 6 Update 23?

You can uninstall Java 6 Update 23 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 23, 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 23.

How do I reset my web browser?

If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Java 6 Update 23 you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Mozilla Firefox
Google Chrome

HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 9%
Keep it 91%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#3,404

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 71.72%
Windows XP 12.48%
Windows 10 9.24%
Windows Vista 6.56%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Ultimate 21.63%
Windows 7 Home Premium 21.41%
Microsoft Windows XP 12.24%
Windows Se7en Titan 11.96%
Windows 7 Professional 11.68%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 5.00%

Distribution by countryGeography

36.13% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 36.13%
  DZ 6.02%
  France 5.45%
  Germany 3.52%
  United Kingdom 2.58%
  Italy 2.42%
  Peru 2.42%
  Brazil 2.18%
  Colombia 2.04%
  Mexico 1.85%
  Spain 1.83%
  India 1.77%
  Iran 1.61%
  Canada 1.53%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell 29.00%
Hewlett-Packard 22.57%
Acer 20.85%
GIGABYTE 6.88%
ASUS 6.22%
Toshiba 4.91%
Samsung 2.63%
Lenovo 2.38%
Intel 2.07%
American Megatrends 1.47%
Sahara 1.01%
Common models
Dell Inspiron N5010 3.74%
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 3.33%
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... 3.05%
MSI MS-7592 3.05%
Dell Inspiron N4010 2.64%
HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... 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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