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Should I remove Java 8 Update 66 64-bit?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
5% remove it95% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Excellent
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #2,268
United States Rank #2,355
Reach 0.2807%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 7.40 days
218.22 days >
Average installed length: 114.66 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
8.0.660.18 75.64%
8.0.660.17 24.34%
8.0.660.2 0.02%

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Java 8 Update 66 64-bit

Overview

Java 8 Update 66 64-bit is a program developed by Oracle. The most used version is 8.0.660.18, 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 44 files and is usually about 174.9 MB (183,399,649 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 66 64-bit come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and United Kingdom.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: java.com
Help link: java.com/help
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.8.0_66\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{26A24AE4-039D-4CA4-87B4-2F86418066F0}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 174.9 MB
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by Java 8 Update 66 64-bit

Program executable:javaws.exe
Name:Java(TM) Platform SE 8 U66
Java(TM) Web Start Launcher
Path:C:\Program Files\java\jre1.8.0_66\bin\javaws.exe
MD5:48595d3139592d273102c5f8201cf5d3
Additional files:
  • installer.exe - Java Platform SE 8 U66 (Java Platform SE binary)
  • deploy.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE 8 U66 (Java Deployment Library)
  • eula.dll - EULA
  • javacpl.exe - Java Control Panel
  • jp2iexp.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE binary
  • jp2launcher.exe
  • jp2native.dll
  • jp2ssv.dll
  • 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-64.dll
  • javafx_font.dll
  • javafx_font_t2k.dll
  • javafx_iio.dll
  • java-rmi.exe
  • javaw.exe
  • jawt.dll
  • JAWTAccessBridge-64.dll
  • jdwp.dll
  • jfr.dll
  • jfxmedia.dll
  • jfxwebkit.dll
  • jjs.exe
  • jli.dll
  • jpeg.dll

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}.

How do I remove Java 8 Update 66 64-bit?

You can uninstall Java 8 Update 66 64-bit 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 66 (64-bit), 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 66 64-bit.

How do I reset my web browser?

If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Java 8 Update 66 64-bit you can restore them to their previous default settings.
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OS VERSIONS
Win 10 68%
Win 7 0%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 5%
Keep it 95%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#2,268

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 67.94%
Windows 7 31.52%
Windows Vista 0.54%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 10 Home 33.61%
Windows 10 Pro 18.10%
Windows 7 Home Premium 13.82%
Windows 7 Professional 8.19%
Windows 7 Ultimate 7.99%
Windows 8.1 5.79%

Distribution by countryGeography

47.27% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 47.27%
  Germany 5.88%
  United Kingdom 4.80%
  Canada 4.18%
  Italy 4.04%
  France 3.73%
  Brazil 2.19%
  Russia 1.69%
  Netherlands 1.58%
  Australia 1.54%
  Turkey 1.37%
  Spain 1.22%
  DK 1.22%
  Sweden 1.05%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 26.76%
Dell 19.08%
ASUS 15.38%
Acer 15.26%
Lenovo 7.52%
Toshiba 6.01%
GIGABYTE 3.98%
Samsung 2.74%
MSI 1.33%
Medion 1.14%
Intel 0.80%
Common models
ASUS All Series 10.49%
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 4.12%
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... 4.12%
HP Pavilion 15 Notebook P... 3.60%
HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... 3.52%
HP 15 Notebook PC 3.00%

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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