Estimated safety rating

javaw.exe is a application which is most likely legit. So, if javaw.exe is on your system, it is most likely ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your system is clean, we still advise you to run a well-known antivirus with a good track record, in order to yourself yourself against potential security problems.

Executable file path

Usually, the default filename and folder where this application is stored is
C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Roaming\Oracle\bin\javaw.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this file is 5dc0128e8a2017e82289191820c736a5.

Is running as a service

This application does NOT operate as a Windows service. This is usually a good sign.

Accesses the internet

This application uses the net to communicate. Today this is expected from a program. For example, most of the apps on your PC check for new updates. In order to do this, Internet communications are required.

Is a 32 bit executable file

This application runs as a 32-bit program. It does not exploit the full set of features of nowadays' computer CPUs. This ordinarily happens because the authors did not upgrade it to use the x64 instruction set.

File description

The description extracted from the exe is Java(TM) Platform SE binary.

File version

File version 8.0.600.27.

Manufacturer

Author Oracle Corporation.

Copyright

Legal copyright notice Copyright © 2015.

Has valid windows

This program does NOT have visible elements of user interface. This is most likely a bad thing.

Digitally signed

javaw.exe is digitally signed. Today the large majority of virus-free programs are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature found in javaw.exe verifies as ok. This is very good.

Certifier name

Digitally signed by: Oracle America, Inc.

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Symantec Class 3 SHA256 Code Signing CA

Starts with windows

This executable is registered to start when your PC starts. Yes

Can be uninstalled

This executable does NOT have an uninstall routine set up in registry.