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Should I remove Java 8 Update 60?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
7% remove it93% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Excellent
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #719
United States Rank #790
Reach 0.9541%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 9.03 days
266.42 days >
Average installed length: 139.98 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
8.0.600.60 0.91%
8.0.600.27 99.06%
8.0.600.21 0.01%
8.0.600 0.02%

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Java 8 Update 60

Overview

Java 8 Update 60 is a program developed by Oracle. The most used version is 8.0.600.27, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The main program executable is javaws.exe. The software installer includes 70 files and is usually about 43.6 MB (45,713,655 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 47% of users of Java 8 Update 60 come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and France.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: java.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\java\jre1.8.0_60\bin
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{26A24AE4-039D-4CA4-87B4-2F83218060F0}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 43.6 MB
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by Java 8 Update 60

Program executable:javaws.exe
Name:Java(TM) Platform SE 8 U60
Java(TM) Web Start Launcher
Path:C:\Program Files\java\jre1.8.0_60\bin\javaws.exe
MD5:b84fd9671de1f4eff4e9cd1de62b7167
Additional files:
  • deploy.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE 8 U60 (Java Deployment Library)
  • eula.dll - EULA
  • javacpl.exe - Java Control Panel
  • jp2iexp.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE binary
  • jp2launcher.exe
  • 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 60?

You can uninstall Java 8 Update 60 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 60, 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 60.

How do I reset my web browser?

If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Java 8 Update 60 you can restore them to their previous default settings.
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OS VERSIONS
Win 10 55%
Win 7 0%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 7%
Keep it 93%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#719

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 55.15%
Windows 7 39.34%
Windows Vista 3.49%
Windows XP 2.00%
Windows Server 2003 0.02%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 10 Home 24.62%
Windows 7 Home Premium 17.67%
Windows 10 Pro 12.12%
Windows 7 Ultimate 10.36%
Windows 7 Professional 8.87%
Windows 8.1 8.48%

Distribution by countryGeography

47.22% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 47.22%
  United Kingdom 4.77%
  France 4.66%
  Italy 4.11%
  Germany 4.08%
  Canada 3.46%
  Brazil 3.24%
  Netherlands 1.88%
  Spain 1.70%
  Australia 1.47%
  Belgium 1.06%
  Mexico 0.99%
  Sweden 0.95%
  Turkey 0.93%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 26.37%
Dell 20.35%
Acer 16.43%
ASUS 12.33%
Lenovo 7.10%
Toshiba 6.90%
GIGABYTE 4.47%
Samsung 4.31%
MSI 0.95%
Intel 0.77%
Common models
ASUS All Series 8.25%
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 4.65%
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... 4.23%
HP 15 Notebook PC 3.55%
HP Pavilion 15 Notebook P... 2.91%
HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... 2.89%

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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