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Should I remove Java SE Development Kit 6 Update 6?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
9% remove it91% keep it
Overall Sentiment
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How common is it?
Global Rank #36,337
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Versions

VersionDistribution
1.6.0.60 100.00%

Typically installed together

Other programs by Sun Microsystems

Java SE Development Kit 6 Update 6

What is Java SE Development Kit 6 Update 6?

The JDK is a development environment for building applications, applets, and components using the Java programming language. Java Platform, Standard Edition or Java SE is a widely used platform for programming in the Java language. It is the Java Platform used to deploy portable applications for general use. Java SE consists of a virtual machine, which must be used to run Java programs, together with a set of libraries.

Overview

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 primary executable is named javaws.exe. The setup package generally installs about 43 files.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: java.sun.com
Help link: developer.java.sun.com/developer/support
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\java\jdk1.6.0_06\jre\bin
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{32A3A4F4-B792-11D6-A78A-00B0D0160060}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)

Program filesFiles installed by Java SE Development Kit 6 Update 6

Program executable:javaws.exe
Name:Java(TM) Platform SE 6 U6
Java(TM) Web Start Launcher
Path:C:\Program Files\java\jdk1.6.0_06\jre\bin\javaws.exe
MD5:3ae529b86e4bf6a1ef9267a000ed0713
Additional files:
  • attach.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE 6 U6 (Java(TM) Platform SE binary)
  • awt.dll
  • axbridge.dll - ActiveX Bridge for JavaBeans(TM)
  • dcpr.dll
  • deploy.dll - Java(TM) Deployment Library
  • 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
  • JdbcOdbc.dll
  • jdwp.dll
  • jli.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
  • jsoundds.dll
  • jucheck.exe - Java(TM) Update Checker
  • jureg.exe
  • jusched.exe
  • keytool.exe
  • kinit.exe
  • klist.exe
  • jvm.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE 6u6 (Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM)
  • cmm.dll (by Eastman Kodak Company) - KODAK DIGITAL SCIENCE Java CMM

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

2 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs
  • javaw.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_06\bin\javaw.exe'.
  • java.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.6.0_06\jre\bin\java.exe'.

How do I remove Java SE Development Kit 6 Update 6?

You can uninstall Java SE Development Kit 6 Update 6 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) SE Development Kit 6 Update 6, 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 SE Development Kit 6 Update 6.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 35%
Win Vista (SP1) 2%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 9%
Keep it 91%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#36,337

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 46.03%
Windows XP 26.98%
Windows 10 17.46%
Windows Vista 9.52%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Microsoft Windows XP 26.98%
Windows 7 Ultimate 17.46%
Windows 7 Home Premium 14.29%
Windows 7 Professional 11.11%
Windows Vista Business 6.35%
Windows 10 Home Single La... 4.76%

Distribution by countryGeography

32.47% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 32.47%
  India 12.99%
  Taiwan 5.19%
  Spain 3.90%
  France 3.90%
  Brazil 2.60%
  Canada 2.60%
  Iran 2.60%
  Italy 2.60%
  Mexico 2.60%
  Australia 1.30%
  Belgium 1.30%
  Colombia 1.30%
  Czech Republic 1.30%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 25.00%
Dell 21.15%
Acer 9.62%
ASUS 9.62%
Toshiba 9.62%
Intel 7.69%
Sony 5.77%
GIGABYTE 3.85%
Lenovo 3.85%
Samsung 1.92%
Apple 1.92%
Common models
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... 9.62%
Xen HVM domU 1.92%
TOSHIBA TECRA A7 1.92%
TOSHIBA Satellite U505 1.92%
TOSHIBA Satellite P855 1.92%
TOSHIBA SATELLITE L850-1R... 1.92%

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