ssv.dll is a Browser Help Object (BHO) that is part of the Java virtual machine, the runtime environment that enables Java programs to run on your computer. While not critical for system operation, it is recommended that this not be terminated, as many programs and Web pages make use of the Java language. 

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Users Opinions

38457 users ask for this file. 89 users rated it as not dangerous. 14 users rated it as not so dangerous. 37 users rated it as neutral. 10 users rated it as little bit dangerous. 15 users rated it as dangerous. 7 users didn't rate it ("don't know").

All comments about ssv.dll: It is a rerquired component for Java Runtimes, Java, etc.  See also: Link   Dries Van Damme Sun Microsystems, Inc.   Shalianahe New JRE IE extension. Get it now!   From Sun, needed for XP to run java  See also: Link   Dave Bushong This is the JAVA client for your web browser, it is an IE add-on that is needed to view certain (java) content in Internet Explorer   Snadge ssv.dll is a module belonging to the Java virtual machine   Gary Allen Well, since it is from Java, I don't think that it can be dangerous.   Lobo Schmidt Java  See also: Link   Mik java helper plugin for IE   Jon it is Sun Java's file   gary deen I Think it is a JAVA process   magnekd I't a Java Runtime Environment update.   Artúr Herczeg Java(TM) 2 Platform   ODIN it is used to open my chat rooms   joann I downloaded it myself, it makes certain video files playable on websites, as far as I know its not spyware   Peter this ties the REAL SUN JRE into IE   dj-kirE Program for use with OU studies   Terry Anderson Java Browser-Plugin  See also: Link   Finomosec Sun Microsystems Java  See also: Link   Matt Baker It appears to be a standard dll from the new JRE update  See also: Link   Buffon Java(Tm)   Sun's JAVA Runtime Environment  See also: Link   John Java related...others can see your screen I think...can be harmful   Alex I'm assuming it is necessary to run Java web applets or something, or made to look like it. Anyone know for sure?   John Carpenter Its just a Java plugin for web browsers right.   Part of Java Runtime Environment  See also: Link   Balthazar SunMicrosystems Java platform runtimes   c Used for Azureus for downloading. Related to torrent files.   Smilies It's Java.   SUN java security feature - SNEAKY  See also: Link   Matt Ambrose ssv.dll is a module belonging to the Java virtual machine.   Part of the Java runtime environment  See also: Link   Andreas Senft Why do you think Microsoft dropped it for a 3rd party developer, it was potentially one of the biggest security risks to Windows.   Nicho it runs most online games (java)   andy This file helps to run java in Internet Explorer   Filipp why i am getting this harmless   vijayatluri This is a java update for your internet-explorer and will not harm your computer, but windows is windows you know =)   MaKeR Nothing and thats why its a hazard   Pathogen Just DL'ed a Java update and this is now showing in running processes   haves something to do with Java  See also: Link   A module belonging to the Java virtual machine   Nader It is annoying.   Tha-Flash It's part of Sun Systems Java platform which enables you to view online webcams( using that system) in a Java console. Those particular cams will not show without it. specific to certain sites such as JMeeting.com   Terry Bull ssv.dll is a module belonging to the java virtual machine (JVM). It is a backgroundprocess, not critical for your system, but important because a lot of programs need it!   Paul Majoor Firefox Java Plugin???  See also: Link   Universal.BF2 MaLuWa its just a regular java extension for your internet explorer that allows you to go into chat rooms/play games/ download things/ open many things that are runned by this program around the internet but i like to keep my computer fast so i would end the process   chris it does me better good than harm.   ven.. part of runtime enviroment for Java Platform. Can be harmless but, with any running scripts, there is always the potential for danger   Michael Required for Java  See also: Link   Blake ssv.dll is a module belonging to the Java virtual machine   well if you have ever goten a virus threw a java because of a script on a page this is what this file does but it is not dangerous.   bill Java Runtime Environment from Sun Microsystems  See also: Link   Randy A few web pages won't load without Java running and Windows Explorer then crashes. User ends up back at their desktop page.   Robin Java start process   Clark He's a funny one. I think I need to get to know him better before I lean either way.   Howie Feldersnatch It's installed with Java   Ahmed T. It's a Java Process used in opening chat rooms, objects on MySpace.com, flash games, and more.   J-Zeus (Mr.Boxy) ssv.dll is a module belonging to the Java virtual machine. And it is an background process. ProcessLibrary.com says: Not a critical component. Spyware: No. Adware: No. Virus: No. Trojan: No.   Hugo Needed to play Runescape   Realmreaver javaplatform   bob I't a Java Runtime Environment update.   JoLahr It's a safe software  See also: Link   Ghassan its made by Sun Microsystems and its completly harmless. the worst thing it might do is lock your computer if u have a Java Attacking virus or something   Sweitzer Freund Sun Java it ok   SJ its fine, its a java thing, which is nessary to show content on most websites...   jeanette Java(TM) 2 Platform   DSG It runs yahoo stuff and it doesnt effect my preformance   Jen It allows you to view certain java applets, it is not spyware, but in some cases can allow spyware to be downloaded to your computer, stop looking at internet porn and you should be fine with keeping it, lol.   Matthew Java Runtime Environment   CvC IE add-in for Java from Sun, installed without permission or uninstall. Makes IE slow. Danger level is moderate, but behaves as a typical spyware. Sophisticated Java programmer can use it to introduce malicious content into your computer.   aao Sun Microsystems, buggy piece of code; causes IE7 to hang, had to disable it.   g0d0 its Java Runtime Environment! you may need it...   sakis_the_fraud Its a part of Sun's JAVA Runtime Environment, can be dangerous if your machine is running some dangerous java code   ReatKay A module belonging to the Java virtual machine, can be dangerous   beha Essential software if you wanna see half of the stuff on the internet and if you run azureus client.   rickyph Java add-in for IE. Makes IE slow. No option to remove it, only disable from IE(Tools- Manage Add-ons).   aao /agree with Matthew. Generally not dangerous itself, but potentially a gateway if youre not careful. easy to check if it has a trojan or two within its folder however   Farran Java runtime environment   ParadoX Absolutley Harmless, Essential For Alot Of Internet Related Things.   InSoMnIaK604 Some virus' can distrobute through java   Needed to run any Java eg in Browser. It is a background task just leave it be & you will be able to use Java.   Jethro L It slows down my Internet!   SSV.DLL I use Opera9.24 and the ssv.dll doesn't appear in the Windows Task Manager, but appears in the proprietary "Security Task Manager" and has a rating of 64% possibility of being a spyware. When I use that program to quarantine ssv.dll, my browser no longer works. I feel very suspicious about this.   Fitzie M this causes word 2007 to crash in Vista - no idea why but when disabled word works fine   JJ part of Sun Java, my IOLO REgistry states is shd be shutdown but to my mind it is issuded by a respected company , much like Microsoft . Will leave on   Rob H still in doubt about threat. all activity from this process is suspicious at best. possible cause of instability and resource hog   rik If you know more about ssv.dll, share your knowledge and help other users. Security Rating:  --- don't know ---  1 (not dangerous)  2  3 (neutral)  4  5 (dangerous) What do you know about this file: Link for more details: Your Name:

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