What is ssv.dll?

ssv.dll is part of Java(TM) Platform SE 6 U3 and developed by Sun Microsystems, Inc. according to the ssv.dll version information.

ssv.dll's description is "Java(TM) Platform SE binary"

ssv.dll is digitally signed by Sun Microsystems, Inc..

ssv.dll is usually located in the 'C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_03\bin\' folder.

None of the anti-virus scanners at VirusTotal reports anything malicious about ssv.dll.

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Vendor and version information [?]

The following is the available information on ssv.dll:

PropertyValue
Product nameJava(TM) Platform SE 6 U3
Company nameSun Microsystems, Inc.
File descriptionJava(TM) Platform SE binary
Internal namessv
Original filenamessv.dll
Legal copyrightCopyright © 2004
Product version6.0.30.5
File version6.0.30.5

Here's a screenshot of the file properties when displayed by Windows Explorer:

Product nameJava(TM) Platform SE 6 U3
Company nameSun Microsystems, Inc.
File descriptionJava(TM) Platform SE binary
Internal namessv
Original filenamessv.dll
Legal copyrightCopyright © 2004
Product version6.0.30.5
File version6.0.30.5

Digital signatures [?]

ssv.dll has a valid digital signature.

PropertyValue
Signer nameSun Microsystems, Inc.
Certificate issuer nameVeriSign Class 3 Code Signing 2004 CA
Certificate serial number29abbfb304a781829fd1e62c773a4aff

VirusTotal report

None of the 47 anti-virus programs at VirusTotal detected the ssv.dll file.

None of the 47 anti-virus programs detected the ssv.dll file.

Folder name variants

ssv.dll may also be located in other folders than C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_03\bin\. The most common variants are listed below:

Other files also named ssv.dll

ssv.dll (95 votes)

Hashes [?]

PropertyValue
MD5d787e3123fad2bd58ab45b9a5c360acd
SHA256751b037f99fb9247ec1086ff3ac33c0f43fff5e0a65f8eefe66afd4a908ca731

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What did other users do?

The poll result listed below shows what users chose to do with ssv.dll. 16% have voted for removal. Based on votes from 91 users.

User vote results: There were 15 votes to remove and 76 votes to keep

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Comments

Please share with the other users what you think about this file. What does this file do? Is it legitimate or something that your computer is better without? Do you know how it was installed on your system? Did you install it yourself or did it come bundled with some other software? Is it running smoothly or do you get some error message? Any information that will help to document this file is welcome. Thank you for your contributions.

I'm reading all new comments so don't hesitate to post a question about the file. If I don't have the answer perhaps another user can help you.

Alvin McCrorey writes

5 thumbs

This is update 3 for java

# 12 Oct 2007, 12:58

Jason writes

-4 thumbs

Description: File ssv.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\Windows or in a subfolder of the "My Files" folder. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 184423 bytes (55% of all occurrence), 434279 bytes, 440056 bytes, 501400 bytes, 501384 bytes, 487424 bytes, 237568 bytes, 233472 bytes, 509592 bytes, 294912 bytes.
This .dll file is a Browser Helper Object (BHO) that runs automatically every time you start your Internet browser. BHOs are not stopped by personal firewalls, because they are identified by the firewall as your browser itself. BHOs are often used by adware and spyware. The unique ID of this BHO is 761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43. The program is not visible. ssv.dll is able to change the behavior or monitor the Internet Explorer. The file is not a Windows core file. The service has no detailed description. Therefore the technical security rating is 63% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.


Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as ssv.dll, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the ssv.dll process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.
http://www.file.net/process/ssv.dll.html

# 9 Nov 2007, 7:41

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