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What is Java TM plug-in SSV helper and what does it do?

Anonymous
2013-02-12T21:23:21+00:00

Original title: Java TM plug-in SSV helper

I have a Windows Vista HomePremium 32 bit computer system and my  Browser version is IE9.

I just reinstalled Java and I was asked if I wanted to enable or disable the  Java TM plug-in SSV helper I disabled it for now. What is it and what does it do.

Should I enable it?

Jerry

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-02-26T18:53:28+00:00

    The SSV helper plug-in is NOT required to run java apps in your browser. It is separate from the JRE, which you do need. Unless you are in a corporate environment and you have been specifically instructed by your IT department to enable the plug-in SSV helper, you are better off not enabling it.

    A far more useful link than the Oracle bug report:

    Java Plug-in SSV Helper

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-02-13T13:36:28+00:00

    Hi Jerry,

    Welcome to the Microsoft Community.

    Based on the information, you want to know more about Java TM plug-in SSV helper, since you have reinstalled Java and disabled the Java TM plug-in SSV helper.

    Java TM plug-in SSV helper is a plug-in that belongs to Java. Java is a programming language. You need something called the Java Runtime Environment to run programs written in Java. The Plugin is part of that. A small number of websites also use this. If it affects the computer performance a lot you could disable it, however, if you visit websites which are using Java, you might need to enable it.

    For further information, refer the Java Support article:

    http://bugs.sun.com/bugdatabase/view\_bug.do?bug\_id=6747116

    Hope it helps.

    Let us know if you need further assistance with Windows related issues. We will be happy to help.

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-08-12T03:10:29+00:00

    after reeding your artical, witch made good sence to me, i am going to dissconect instuntly, i'm just wondering if this is the hidden gateway that a few unwanted visators are using to gane entry into my prog,  thank you Donald J

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-02-27T13:50:04+00:00

    Thank you for all your help.

    Jerry

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