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Should I remove Java 8 Update 72?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
3% remove it97% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Excellent
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #9,032
United States Rank #9,565
Reach 0.0421%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 10.32 days
224.52 days >
Average installed length: 117.97 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
8.0.720.15 100.00%

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Java 8 Update 72

Overview

Java 8 Update 72 is a program developed by Oracle. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The main program executable is javaws.exe. The software installer includes 45 files and is usually about 245.82 MB (257,758,885 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 41% of users of Java 8 Update 72 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_72\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{26A24AE4-039D-4CA4-87B4-2F83218072F0}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 245.82 MB
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by Java 8 Update 72

Program executable:javaws.exe
Name:Java(TM) Platform SE 8 U72
Java(TM) Web Start Launcher
Path:C:\Program Files\java\jre1.8.0_72\bin\javaws.exe
MD5:26f7e1a1dd9fd562bdf566baa8fb1f05
Additional files:
  • installer.exe - Java Platform SE 8 U72 (Java Platform SE binary)
  • deploy.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE 8 U72 (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
  • 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

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 72?

You can uninstall Java 8 Update 72 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 72, 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 72.

How do I reset my web browser?

If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Java 8 Update 72 you can restore them to their previous default settings.
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OS VERSIONS
Win 10 65%
Win 7 (SP1) 0%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 3%
Keep it 97%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#9,032

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 65.02%
Windows 7 29.79%
Windows Vista 3.02%
Windows XP 2.17%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 10 Home 34.06%
Windows 10 Pro 17.21%
Windows 7 Home Premium 10.55%
Windows 7 Ultimate 10.30%
Windows 7 Professional 5.58%
Windows 8.1 4.36%

Distribution by countryGeography

40.88% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 40.88%
  Italy 9.18%
  France 8.13%
  Germany 6.88%
  United Kingdom 4.17%
  Brazil 2.92%
  Canada 2.71%
  Spain 2.40%
  Netherlands 1.77%
  Belgium 1.46%
  Russia 1.36%
  Turkey 1.15%
  Australia 1.04%
  Poland 1.04%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 25.15%
Acer 17.43%
ASUS 16.83%
Dell 13.47%
Toshiba 9.11%
Lenovo 8.91%
Samsung 3.56%
GIGABYTE 3.17%
Intel 1.39%
MSI 0.99%
Common models
ASUS All Series 10.55%
HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... 3.38%
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 2.53%
Dell OptiPlex 755 2.11%
Gigabyte H67MA-USB3-B3 2.11%
HP 15 Notebook PC 2.11%

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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