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Should I remove Java 8 Update 121?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
10% remove it90% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Excellent
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How common is it?
Global Rank #986
United States Rank #996
Reach 0.7057%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 23.44 days
691.38 days >
Average installed length: 363.27 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
8.0.1210.13 100.00%

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Java 8 Update 121

Overview

Java 8 Update 121 is a software program developed by Oracle. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The primary executable is named javaws.exe. The setup package generally installs about 60 files and is usually about 50.55 MB (53,007,980 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 49% of users of Java 8 Update 121 come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Italy.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: java.com
Help link: java.com/help
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.8.0_121\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{26A24AE4-039D-4CA4-87B4-2F32180121F0}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 50.55 MB
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by Java 8 Update 121

Program executable:javaws.exe
Name:Java(TM) Platform SE 8 U121
Java(TM) Web Start Launcher
Path:C:\Program Files\java\jre1.8.0_121\bin\javaws.exe
MD5:03fbbfc587f2d6d06b6f085f2e745ec8
Additional files:
  • installer.exe - Java Platform SE 8 U121 (Java Platform SE binary)
  • deploy.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE 8 U121 (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}.

How do I remove Java 8 Update 121?

You can uninstall Java 8 Update 121 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 121, 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 121.

How do I reset my web browser?

If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Java 8 Update 121 you can restore them to their previous default settings.
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OS VERSIONS
Win 10 70%
Win 8 0%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 10%
Keep it 90%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#986

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 69.75%
Windows 7 27.07%
Windows Vista 1.92%
Windows XP 1.26%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 10 Home 38.66%
Windows 10 Pro 19.65%
Windows 7 Home Premium 9.89%
Windows 7 Ultimate 7.79%
Windows 7 Professional 7.55%
Windows 10 Home Single La... 2.96%

Distribution by countryGeography

48.91% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 48.91%
  Germany 11.05%
  Italy 7.86%
  France 5.66%
  Spain 4.23%
  United Kingdom 4.04%
  Netherlands 2.81%
  Canada 1.59%
  Brazil 1.34%
  Austria 1.14%
  Sweden 1.12%
  Singapore 1.09%
  Poland 1.05%
  Belgium 0.82%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 27.39%
Dell 17.97%
Acer 17.41%
ASUS 14.38%
Lenovo 6.41%
Toshiba 5.20%
GIGABYTE 4.26%
Samsung 3.21%
Medion 1.59%
MSI 1.34%
Intel 0.83%
Common models
ASUS All Series 11.09%
HP HP Notebook 4.64%
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 4.21%
HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... 3.75%
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... 3.05%
HP Pavilion 15 Notebook P... 3.01%

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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