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Should I remove Java 7 Update 79 64-bit?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
6% remove it94% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Excellent
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #4,489
United States Rank #3,641
Reach 0.1176%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 13.09 days
386.10 days >
Average installed length: 202.87 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
7.0.790 100.00%

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Java 7 Update 79 64-bit

Overview

Java 7 Update 79 64-bit is a software program developed by Oracle. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The primary executable is named javaws.exe. The setup package generally installs about 47 files and is usually about 77.6 MB (81,366,174 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 10 and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 57% of users of Java 7 Update 79 64-bit come from the United States, it is also popular in Italy and United Kingdom.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: java.com
Help link: java.com/help
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Java\jre7\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{26A24AE4-039D-4CA4-87B4-2F06417079FF}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 77.6 MB

Program filesFiles installed by Java 7 Update 79 64-bit

Program executable:javaws.exe
Name:Java(TM) Platform SE 7 U79
Java(TM) Web Start Launcher
Path:C:\Program Files\java\jre7\bin\javaws.exe
MD5:730bf6ae513a4743b01b85c7d37bbe78
Additional files:
  • awt.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE 7 U79 (Java(TM) Platform SE binary)
  • dcpr.dll
  • deploy.dll - Java Deployment Library
  • dt_shmem.dll
  • dt_socket.dll
  • eula.dll - EULA
  • fontmanager.dll
  • hprof.dll
  • instrument.dll
  • j2pcsc.dll
  • jaas_nt.dll
  • jabswitch.exe
  • java.dll
  • java.exe
  • java_crw_demo.dll
  • JavaAccessBridge-64.dll
  • javacpl.exe - Java Control Panel
  • java-rmi.exe
  • javaw.exe
  • jawt.dll
  • JAWTAccessBridge-64.dll
  • JdbcOdbc.dll
  • jdwp.dll
  • jfr.dll
  • jli.dll
  • jp2iexp.dll
  • jp2launcher.exe
  • jp2native.dll
  • jp2ssv.dll
  • jpeg.dll
  • jsdt.dll
  • net.dll
  • nio.dll
  • verify.dll
  • zip.dll
  • jvm.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE 7u79 (Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM)
  • installer.dll - Java Platform SE 7 U79 (Java Platform SE binary)

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 7 Update 79 64-bit?

You can uninstall Java 7 Update 79 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 7 Update 79 (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 7 Update 79 64-bit.

How do I reset my web browser?

If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Java 7 Update 79 64-bit you can restore them to their previous default settings.
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OS VERSIONS
Win 10 70%
Win 7 0%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 6%
Keep it 94%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#4,489

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 69.71%
Windows 7 29.60%
Windows Vista 0.69%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 10 Home 28.32%
Windows 10 Pro 16.60%
Windows 7 Home Premium 11.98%
Windows 7 Professional 8.60%
Windows 8.1 8.13%
Windows 7 Ultimate 7.44%

Distribution by countryGeography

57.09% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 57.09%
  Italy 6.62%
  United Kingdom 3.85%
  Germany 2.53%
  India 2.30%
  France 2.23%
  Brazil 1.86%
  Canada 1.79%
  Netherlands 1.59%
  Australia 1.22%
  Spain 1.08%
  Turkey 0.98%
  Singapore 0.68%
  Mexico 0.61%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 27.42%
Dell 19.51%
ASUS 13.64%
Acer 13.64%
Lenovo 10.50%
Toshiba 5.66%
Samsung 3.68%
GIGABYTE 3.55%
MSI 1.02%
Intel 0.89%
Alienware 0.48%
Common models
ASUS All Series 7.97%
HP 15 Notebook PC 3.39%
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... 2.88%
HP Pavilion 15 Notebook P... 2.54%
HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... 2.54%
Dell Inspiron N5110 2.37%

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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