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What percent of users and experts removed it?
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Overall Sentiment
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How common is it?
Global Rank #377
United States Rank #444
Reach 1.6379%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 16.57 days
488.68 days >
Average installed length: 256.77 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
7.0.210 100.00%

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Java 7 Update 21

What is Java 7 Update 21?  (from Oracle)

Java technology allows you to work and play in a secure computing environment. Java allows you to play online games, chat with people around the world, calculate your mortgage interest, and view images in 3D, just to name a few. Java software for your computer, or the Java Runtime Environment, is also referred to as t...  Read more

Overview

Java 7 Update 21 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 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 111 files and is usually about 10.41 MB (10,919,537 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 45% of users of Java 7 Update 21 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\jre7\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{26A24AE4-039D-4CA4-87B4-2F83217017FF}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 10.41 MB

Program filesFiles installed by Java 7 Update 21

Program executable:javaws.exe
Name:Java(TM) Platform SE 7 U21
Java(TM) Web Start Launcher
Path:C:\Program Files\java\jre7\bin\javaws.exe
MD5:21cfe2d87e8c81ff66defd1ab75b29ea
Additional files:
  • chromeinstall-7u21.exe - Java(TM) Platform SE 7 U21 (Java(TM) Platform SE binary)
  • JavaSetup7u11.exe - Java(TM) Platform SE 7 U11
  • JavaSetup7u21.exe
  • jxpiinstall.exe - Java(TM) Platform SE 7 U17
  • npdeployJava1.dll - Java Deployment Toolkit 7.0.210.11 (NPRuntime Script Plug-in Library for Java(TM) Deploy)
  • jabswitch.exe - Java Access Bridge for Windows
  • JavaAccessBridge.dll
  • JavaAccessBridge-32.dll
  • JAWTAccessBridge.dll
  • JAWTAccessBridge-32.dll
  • WindowsAccessBridge-32.dll
  • Aladin.exe - Java(TM) Platform SE 7 U51
  • awt.dll
  • axbridge.dll - ActiveX Bridge for JavaBeans
  • dcpr.dll
  • deploy.dll - Java Deployment Library
  • deployJava1.dll
  • dt_shmem.dll
  • dt_socket.dll
  • eula.dll - EULA
  • fontmanager.dll
  • hprof.dll
  • instrument.dll
  • j2pcsc.dll
  • j2pkcs11.dll
  • jaas_nt.dll
  • java.dll
  • java.exe
  • java_crw_demo.dll
  • javacpl.exe - Java Control Panel
  • java-rmi.exe
  • javaw.exe
  • jawt.dll
  • JdbcOdbc.dll
  • jdwp.dll
  • jfr.dll
  • jli.dll
  • jp2iexp.dll
  • jp2launcher.exe
  • jp2native.dll
  • jp2ssv.dll
  • jpeg.dll
  • jpicom.dll - Java Plug-in COM Library
  • jpiexp.dll - Java Plug-in for Internet Explorer
  • jpinscp.dll
  • jpioji.dll
  • jpishare.dll - Java Plug-in Share Library
  • jqs.exe - Java Quick Starter Service
  • keytool.exe
  • kinit.exe
  • klist.exe
  • ktab.exe
  • npjp2.dll - Next Generation Java Plug-in 10.21.2 for Mozilla browsers
  • npjpi170_21.dll - Classic Java Plug-in 10.21.2 for Netscape and Mozilla
  • npoji610.dll
  • orbd.exe
  • pack200.exe
  • policytool.exe
  • rmi.dll
  • rmid.exe

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Google Chrome Plugin
  • npjp2.dll is loaded in the Google Chrome web browser as 'npjp2.dll'.
2 Internet Explorer BHOs
  • ssv.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Java(tm) Plug-In SSV Helper' with the class of {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43}.
  • 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".
2 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs
  • Aladin.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Java\jre7\bin\javaw.exe'.
  • javaw.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Java\jre7\bin\javaw.exe'.
Network connections
  • javaw.exe connects to ec2-54-243-195-83.compute-1.amazonaws.com (54.243.195.83 port 80).

Program resource utilizationResource utilization averages

Aladin.exe
Memory:293.97 MB
21.09 MB average
Total CPU:0.0003297632%
0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:0.00017525%
0.016088% average
User CPU:0.00015451%
0.015104% average
CPU cycles/sec:414,432,773
8,062,084 average
Switches/sec:1,748
70 average
I/O reads/min:12.42 KB
435.61 KB average
I/O writes/min:5.84 KB
105.02 KB average
java.exe
Memory:506.8 MB
Total CPU:0.0062378703%
Kernel CPU:0.00184199%
User CPU:0.00439588%
javaw.exe
Memory:113.69 MB
Total CPU:0.0001076417%
Kernel CPU:0.00000710%
User CPU:0.00010054%
Switches/sec:10
I/O reads/min:70 Bytes

How do I remove Java 7 Update 21?

You can uninstall Java 7 Update 21 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 7 Update 21, 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 7 Update 21.

How do I reset my web browser?

If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Java 7 Update 21 you can restore them to their previous default settings.
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OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 64%
Win 8.1 0%
 
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 5%
Keep it 95%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 69.43%
Windows 10 11.63%
Windows XP 11.30%
Windows Vista 7.61%
Windows Server 2003 0.04%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 37.01%
Windows 7 Ultimate 16.37%
Windows 7 Professional 11.57%
Microsoft Windows XP 11.19%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 5.82%
Windows 8 2.90%

Distribution by countryGeography

45.07% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 45.07%
  Germany 6.34%
  United Kingdom 4.31%
  Brazil 4.14%
  Italy 3.25%
  Canada 2.91%
  France 2.67%
  Australia 1.88%
  Taiwan 1.86%
  Spain 1.63%
  Belgium 1.54%
  Netherlands 1.47%
  India 1.18%
  Japan 0.99%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 27.07%
Dell 23.26%
Acer 16.78%
ASUS 9.08%
GIGABYTE 6.72%
Toshiba 5.61%
Samsung 4.00%
Intel 2.50%
Lenovo 2.26%
American Megatrends 1.74%
Sahara 0.99%
Common models
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 8.09%
HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... 5.83%
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... 5.11%
ASUS All Series 4.05%
Dell Inspiron 1545 2.51%
HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... 2.42%

About Oracle

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Publisher URL: www.oracle.com

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