javaws.exe
javaws.exe
Process name: Java Web Start
Application using this process: Java Web Start
Recommended: Check your system for javaws.exe problems
What is javaws.exe doing on my computer?
javaws.exe is a process by Sun Microsystems which gives functionality to this Internet protocol. Often works together with Internet Explorer. "This program is a non-essential system process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems."
Non-system processes like javaws.exe originate from software you installed on your system. Since most applications store data on your hard disk and in your system's registry, it is likely that your computer has suffered fragmentation and accumulated invalid entries which can affect your PC's performance.
In Windows Task Manager, you can see what CPU, memory, disk and network utilization is causing the Java Web Start process. To access the Task Manager, hold down the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys at the same time. These three buttons are located on the far left of your keyboard.
The javaws.exe is an executable file on your computer's hard drive. This file contains machine code. If you start the software Java Web Start on your PC, the commands contained in javaws.exe will be executed on your PC. For this purpose, the file is loaded into the main memory (RAM) and runs there as a Java Web Start process (also called a task).
Is javaws.exe harmful?
This process is considered safe. It is unlikely to pose any harm to your system.
Can I stop or remove javaws.exe?
Many non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system.
javaws.exe is used by 'Java Web Start'. This is an application created by 'Sun'.
If you no longer use Java Web Start, you can permanently remove this software and thus javaws.exe from your PC. To do this, press the Windows key + R at the same time and then type 'appwiz.cpl'. Then find Java Web Start in the list of installed programs and uninstall this application.
Is javaws.exe CPU intensive?
This process is not considered CPU intensive. However, running too many processes on your system may affect your PC’s performance. To reduce system overload, you can use the Microsoft System Configuration Utility (MSConfig) or the Windows Task Manager to manually find and disable processes that launch upon start-up.
Use the Windows Resource Monitor to find out which processes and applications write/read the most on the hard drive, send the most data to the Internet, or use the most memory. To access the Resource Monitor, press the key combination Windows key + R and then enter 'resmon'.
Why is javaws.exe giving me errors?
Most javaws issues are caused by the application executing the process. The surest way to fix these errors is to update or uninstall this application. Therefore, please search the Sun website for the latest Java Web Start update.
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