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What percent of users and experts removed it?
10% remove it90% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Very good
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How common is it?
Global Rank #884
United States Rank #703
Reach 0.7731%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 9.46 days
278.95 days >
Average installed length: 146.57 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
8.0.1010.13 100.00%

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Java 8 Update 101

Overview

Java 8 Update 101 is a software program developed by Oracle. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The primary executable is named javaws.exe. The setup package generally installs about 59 files and is usually about 251.63 MB (263,858,300 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 10 and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 61% of users of Java 8 Update 101 come from the United States, it is also popular in Italy and France.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: java.com
Help link: java.com/help
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.8.0_101\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{26A24AE4-039D-4CA4-87B4-2F32180101F0}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 251.63 MB
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by Java 8 Update 101

Program executable:javaws.exe
Name:Java(TM) Platform SE 8 U101
Java(TM) Web Start Launcher
Path:C:\Program Files\java\jre1.8.0_101\bin\javaws.exe
MD5:f8211db97bf852c3292c3e9c710c19d9
Additional files:
  • installer.exe - Java Platform SE 8 U101 (Java Platform SE binary)
  • deploy.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE 8 U101 (Java Deployment Library)
  • eula.dll - EULA
  • javacpl.exe - Java Control Panel
  • jp2iexp.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE binary
  • jp2launcher.exe - Java(TM) Web Launcher
  • jp2native.dll
  • jp2ssv.dll
  • ssvagent.exe
  • awt.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE 8
  • bci.dll
  • dcpr.dll
  • decora_sse.dll
  • dt_shmem.dll
  • dt_socket.dll
  • fontmanager.dll
  • fxplugins.dll
  • glass.dll
  • glib-lite.dll
  • gstreamer-lite.dll
  • hprof.dll
  • instrument.dll
  • j2pcsc.dll
  • j2pkcs11.dll
  • jaas_nt.dll
  • jabswitch.exe
  • java.dll
  • java.exe
  • java_crw_demo.dll
  • JavaAccessBridge.dll
  • JavaAccessBridge-32.dll
  • javafx_font.dll
  • javafx_font_t2k.dll
  • javafx_iio.dll
  • java-rmi.exe
  • javaw.exe
  • jawt.dll
  • JAWTAccessBridge.dll
  • JAWTAccessBridge-32.dll
  • jdwp.dll
  • jfr.dll
  • jfxmedia.dll
  • jfxwebkit.dll
  • jjs.exe
  • jli.dll
  • jpeg.dll
  • keytool.exe
  • kinit.exe
  • klist.exe
  • ktab.exe
  • orbd.exe
  • pack200.exe
  • policytool.exe
  • rmid.exe
  • rmiregistry.exe
  • servertool.exe
  • tnameserv.exe
  • unpack200.exe

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Internet Explorer BHO
  • jp2ssv.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Java(tm) Plug-In 2 SSV Helper' with the class of {DBC80044-A445-435b-BC74-9C25C1C588A9}.
Internet Explorer Extension
  • jp2iexp.dll is installed as an Internet Explorer extension using the class {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501}.
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
  • javaw.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.8.0_101\bin\javaw.exe'.

How do I remove Java 8 Update 101?

You can uninstall Java 8 Update 101 from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
    • Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
    • Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
  2. When you find the program Java 8 Update 101, click it, and then do one of the following:
    • Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
    • Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Java 8 Update 101.

How do I reset my web browser?

If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Java 8 Update 101 you can restore them to their previous default settings.
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OS VERSIONS
Win 10 68%
Win 8 0%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 10%
Keep it 90%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#884

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 68.46%
Windows 7 28.07%
Windows Vista 2.09%
Windows XP 1.37%
Windows Server 2003 0.01%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 10 Home 38.18%
Windows 10 Pro 18.79%
Windows 7 Home Premium 10.47%
Windows 7 Ultimate 7.78%
Windows 7 Professional 7.70%
Windows 8.1 3.18%

Distribution by countryGeography

60.62% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 60.62%
  Italy 8.47%
  France 4.15%
  Germany 3.75%
  United Kingdom 3.37%
  Netherlands 2.03%
  Spain 2.00%
  Canada 1.71%
  Brazil 1.56%
  Australia 0.96%
  Finland 0.70%
  Poland 0.67%
  Belgium 0.63%
  Sweden 0.59%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 27.58%
Dell 19.24%
Acer 16.92%
ASUS 14.13%
Lenovo 6.83%
Toshiba 5.08%
GIGABYTE 3.61%
Samsung 3.44%
MSI 1.25%
Intel 1.03%
Medion 0.89%
Common models
ASUS All Series 10.74%
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 4.59%
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... 4.02%
HP Pavilion 15 Notebook P... 3.84%
HP HP Notebook 3.13%
HP 15 Notebook PC 2.99%

About Oracle

Oracle specializes in developingcomputer hardware systems and enterprise software products such as database management systems.
Publisher URL: www.oracle.com

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