javaw.exe – Here is the scoop on Sun Java Virtual Machine as it pertains to computer network security. The big question: what is javaw.exe and is it spyware, a trojan and if so, how do I get rid of Sun Java Virtual Machine?
javaw.exe (Sun Java Virtual Machine) – Details
The javaw.exe process is the Java Virtual Machine. It is used by your computer to run programs written in the java programming language. It is also used as part of the Java plugin for Internet Explorer (and/or other browsers). You should leave this process running, unless it is causing problems for your system. If this process is terminated java programs will not work.
javaw.exe is an application that does NOT appear to be a security risk
Our process monitor database currently registers javaw.exe to Sun Microsystems.
This is part of Java Runtime.
javaw.exe is related to java.exe, jucheck.exe, jusched.exe,
JAVAW.EXE – Disclaimer
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javaw.exe is missing in my lap running window7….. s there any path to correct that
From lock snapshots we can see :
Application handle = 984
Application ID =
172.23.13.34.38920.100604070934
Sequence number = 00001
Application name = javaw.exe
CONNECT Authorization ID = SCDC
Application status = UOW Waiting
Status change time = Not Collected
Application code page = 1208
Locks held = 6
Total wait time (ms) = Not Collected
Hence javaw.exe application is holding the locks.
Lock Name = 0x00000801000000000000000054
Lock Attributes = 0x00000000
Release Flags = 0x40000000
Lock Count = 1
Hold Count = 0
Lock Object Name = 264
Object Type = Table
Tablespace Name = SYSCATSPACE
Table Schema = SYSIBM
Table Name = SYSCOLDIST
Mode = Z
Please suggest me how to deal with this situation. Javaw.exe being the important component for the machine is responsible for locking of the database.
Will reinstalling the javaw.exe be the solution of the problem?