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Should I remove Java 6 Update 2?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
8% remove it92% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Very good
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How common is it?
Global Rank #3,001
United States Rank #2,959
Reach 0.1955%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 18.27 days
539.10 days >
Average installed length: 283.26 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
1.6.0.20 99.97%
1.6.0.02 0.03%

Other programs by Sun Microsystems

Java 6 Update 2

What is Java 6 Update 2?  (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 2 is a program developed by Sun Microsystems. The most used version is 1.6.0.20, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). 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 69 files and is usually about 22.25 MB (23,335,924 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows Vista (SP2) as well as Windows XP. While about 48% of users of Java 6 Update 2 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\jre1.6.0_02\bin
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{3248F0A8-6813-11D6-A77B-00B0D0160020}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 22.25 MB

Program filesFiles installed by Java 6 Update 2

Program executable:javaws.exe
Name:Java(TM) Platform SE 6 U2
Java(TM) Web Start Launcher
Path:C:\Program Files\java\jre1.6.0_02\bin\javaws.exe
MD5:0e1ce4953f7e7e5f8955e249b27d0a77
Additional files:
  • awt.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE 6 U2 (Java(TM) Platform SE binary)
  • 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
  • ktab.exe
  • management.dll
  • net.dll
  • nio.dll
  • npjava11.dll - Java Plug-in 1.6.0_02 for Netscape Navigator (DLL Helper)
  • npjava12.dll
  • npjava13.dll
  • npjava14.dll
  • npjava32.dll
  • npjpi160_02.dll
  • npoji610.dll
  • regutils.dll

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Scheduled Task
  • jusched.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Sun Microsystems online update program' (runs weekly on Mondays at 10:00).
Startup File (All Users Run)
  • jusched.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'SunJavaUpdateSched' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_02\bin\jusched.exe".
2 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs
  • javaw.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_02\bin\javaw.exe'.
  • java.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.6.0_02\jre\bin\java.exe'.
Network connections
  • javaw.exe connects to 100.100.100.200 (port 1640).
  • javaw.exe connects to extvmcentral16.senvid.net (198.107.148.38 port 1901).

Program resource utilizationResource utilization averages

javaw.exe
Memory:86.27 MB
21.09 MB average
Total CPU:0.0000377887%
0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:0.00001915%
0.016088% average
User CPU:0.00001864%
0.015104% average
Switches/sec:153
70 average
I/O reads/min:4.48 KB
435.61 KB average
I/O writes/min:6.82 KB
105.02 KB average

How do I remove Java 6 Update 2?

You can uninstall Java 6 Update 2 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 2, 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 2.

OS VERSIONS
Win Vista (SP2) 35%
Win 7 0%
 
HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 8%
Keep it 92%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows Vista 44.69%
Windows XP 27.89%
Windows 7 22.47%
Windows 10 4.82%
Windows Server 2003 0.13%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 38.87%
Microsoft Windows XP 27.48%
Windows 7 Home Premium 9.30%
Windows 7 Ultimate 7.51%
Windows 7 Professional 4.37%
Windows Vista Home Basic 3.50%

Distribution by countryGeography

48.50% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 48.50%
  Germany 9.47%
  United Kingdom 3.96%
  France 3.85%
  Canada 3.60%
  Italy 2.72%
  Iran 1.77%
  Spain 1.70%
  Australia 1.62%
  Netherlands 1.41%
  Brazil 1.12%
  India 1.12%
  Belgium 1.05%
  Japan 0.84%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 51.12%
Dell 13.04%
Toshiba 7.94%
Acer 5.85%
American Megatrends 5.33%
Intel 4.55%
GIGABYTE 3.99%
Sahara 3.02%
ASUS 2.05%
Medion 2.01%
Lenovo 1.12%
Common models
HP Pavilion dv6700 Notebo... 25.83%
HP Pavilion dv9700 Notebo... 10.73%
Hewlett-Packard Compaq Pr... 7.64%
HP Pavilion dv2700 Notebo... 5.43%
TOSHIBA Satellite A215 4.50%
Hewlett-Packard Compaq Pr... 4.07%

Publisher URL: www.oracle.com/us/sun/index.htm

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