java

Applet

    An applet is a software component (program code) that is downloaded by your browser to provide functionality within a web page. Java applets provide interactive features in a web browser using a Java Virtual Machine (JVM).

 

Java Archive (JAR)

    The Java Archive (.jar) is a file format used to bundle multiple files into a single archive file. Typically a JAR file contains the class files and auxiliary resources associated with applets and applications.

 

Java Plug-in

    Java plug-in technology is part of the Java Runtime Environment and establishes a connection between popular browsers and the Java platform. This connection enables applets on Web sites to be run within a browser on the desktop.

 

javaw.exe

    The process javaw.exe is a program owned by Oracle, Inc., which works along with Internet Explorer browser as a Java plug-in. This program is similar to the program java.exe. The only difference is that the process javaw.exe has no console window when running. If you don't want to see a command prompt window, the process javaw.exe could most likely be used. The javaw.exe is a launcehr file that will show a dialog box during times when a failure in launching of a  program occurs.

 

jucheck.exe

　　The process jucheck.exe is part of the Java installation on Windows and checks for newer versions of Java. The process does not install Java and notifies you that a more recent version is ready to download.