Java 8 Update 66
Overview
Java 8 Update 66 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 80 files and is usually about 177.69 MB (186,319,144 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 44% of users of Java 8 Update 66 come from the United States, it is also popular in Italy and Canada.
Program 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-4CA4-87B4-2F83218066F0}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 177.69 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Java 8 Update 66
| 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: | 0e057c00f608a578c1daa9a6f011839f |
Additional files:
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npdeployJava1.dll - Java Deployment Toolkit 8.0.660.18 (NPRuntime Script Plug-in Library for Java(TM) Deploy)
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installer.exe - Java Platform SE 8 U66 (Java Platform SE binary)
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deploy.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE 8 U66 (Java Deployment Library)
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eula.dll - EULA
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javacpl.exe - Java Control Panel
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jp2iexp.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE binary
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jp2launcher.exe
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jp2native.dll
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jp2ssv.dll
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ssv.dll
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ssvagent.exe
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jvm.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE 8u66 (Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM)
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awt.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE 8
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bci.dll
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dcpr.dll
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decora_sse.dll
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dt_shmem.dll
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dt_socket.dll
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fontmanager.dll
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fxplugins.dll
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glass.dll
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glib-lite.dll
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gstreamer-lite.dll
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hprof.dll
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instrument.dll
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j2pcsc.dll
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j2pkcs11.dll
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jaas_nt.dll
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jabswitch.exe
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java.dll
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java.exe
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java_crw_demo.dll
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JavaAccessBridge.dll
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JavaAccessBridge-32.dll
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javafx_font.dll
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javafx_font_t2k.dll
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javafx_iio.dll
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java-rmi.exe
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javaw.exe
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jawt.dll
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JAWTAccessBridge.dll
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JAWTAccessBridge-32.dll
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jdwp.dll
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jfr.dll
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jfxmedia.dll
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jfxwebkit.dll
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jjs.exe
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jli.dll
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jpeg.dll
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keytool.exe
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kinit.exe
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klist.exe
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ktab.exe
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management.dll
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net.dll
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nio.dll
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orbd.exe
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pack200.exe
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policytool.exe
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rmid.exe
Behaviors 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 66?
You can uninstall Java 8 Update 66 from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- 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.
- When you find the program Java 8 Update 66, 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).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Java 8 Update 66.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Java 8 Update 66 you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
- Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
- The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.
Mozilla Firefox
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
- To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
- When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
- When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
- Restart Google Chrome.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 60%
Win 7 (SP1) 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 5%
Keep it 95%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #678
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
59.81% |
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| Windows 7 |
35.18% |
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| Windows Vista |
3.06% |
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| Windows XP |
1.94% |
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| Windows Server 2003 |
0.01% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 10 Home |
30.94% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
14.65% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
14.46% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
9.57% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
8.69% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
5.50% |
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Geography
43.61% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
43.61% |
| Italy |
6.33% |
| Canada |
4.78% |
| United Kingdom |
4.60% |
| Germany |
4.43% |
| France |
4.25% |
| Brazil |
3.28% |
| Spain |
1.71% |
| Russia |
1.56% |
| Netherlands |
1.56% |
| Turkey |
1.52% |
| Australia |
1.40% |
| Sweden |
1.21% |
| Belgium |
1.11% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
27.01% |
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| Dell |
19.34% |
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| Acer |
16.77% |
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| ASUS |
13.05% |
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| Toshiba |
6.97% |
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| Lenovo |
6.83% |
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| GIGABYTE |
4.15% |
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| Samsung |
3.98% |
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| MSI |
1.02% |
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| Intel |
0.88% |
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Common models |
| ASUS All Series |
9.36% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
4.75% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
4.72% |
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| HP Pavilion 15 Notebook P... |
3.72% |
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| HP 15 Notebook PC |
3.40% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
3.19% |
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