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Should I remove Java 8 Update 77?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
11% remove it89% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Very good
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #2,235
United States Rank #2,285
Reach 0.2846%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 11.51 days
339.68 days >
Average installed length: 178.48 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
8.0.770.3 100.00%

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Java 8 Update 77

Overview

Java 8 Update 77 is a program developed by Oracle. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The main program executable is javaws.exe. The software installer includes 60 files and is usually about 245.82 MB (257,757,547 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 77 come from the United States, it is also popular in Italy and Germany.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: java.com
Help link: java.com/help
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.8.0_77\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{26A24AE4-039D-4CA4-87B4-2F83218077F0}
(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 77

Program executable:javaws.exe
Name:Java(TM) Platform SE 8 U77
Java(TM) Web Start Launcher
Path:C:\Program Files\java\jre1.8.0_77\bin\javaws.exe
MD5:a5aecc1529b64cb123b1880d3ad0f1ae
Additional files:
  • installer.exe - Java Platform SE 8 U77 (Java Platform SE binary)
  • deploy.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE 8 U77 (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
  • ssv.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
  • 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}.
Scheduled Task
  • javacpl.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{4A96D4E3-15D0-4D39-A551-3EC96D94D3B5}' (runs on registration).

How do I remove Java 8 Update 77?

You can uninstall Java 8 Update 77 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 77, 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 77.

How do I reset my web browser?

If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Java 8 Update 77 you can restore them to their previous default settings.
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OS VERSIONS
Win 10 64%
Win 8 0%
  
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 11%
Keep it 89%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#2,235

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 64.26%
Windows 7 31.34%
Windows Vista 2.28%
Windows XP 2.12%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 10 Home 34.04%
Windows 10 Pro 16.94%
Windows 7 Home Premium 10.66%
Windows 7 Ultimate 9.73%
Windows 7 Professional 8.59%
Windows 8.1 3.80%

Distribution by countryGeography

46.92% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 46.92%
  Italy 7.76%
  Germany 6.65%
  France 4.47%
  Brazil 3.99%
  United Kingdom 3.49%
  Canada 2.65%
  Spain 2.03%
  Netherlands 1.70%
  Turkey 1.11%
  Australia 0.99%
  Sweden 0.91%
  Belgium 0.86%
  Russia 0.85%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 26.52%
Dell 18.99%
Acer 17.18%
ASUS 13.45%
Lenovo 7.03%
Toshiba 5.83%
GIGABYTE 4.14%
Samsung 3.88%
Medion 1.05%
Intel 1.02%
MSI 0.90%
Common models
ASUS All Series 10.50%
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... 4.49%
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 3.77%
HP 15 Notebook PC 3.68%
HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... 3.14%
HP Pavilion 17 Notebook P... 2.60%

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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