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Should I remove Java 2 Runtime Environment, SE v_12?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
7% remove it93% keep it
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How common is it?
Global Rank #35,969
United States Rank #28,441
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Versions

VersionDistribution
1.4.2_12 96.83%
1.4.2.12 1.59%
1.4.2.0012 1.59%

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Java 2 Runtime Environment, SE v1.4.2_12

What is Java 2 Runtime Environment, SE v_12?

The Java Runtime Environment (JRE) provides the libraries, the Java Virtual Machine, and other components to run applets and applications written in the Java programming language.

Overview

The most common release is 1.4.2_12, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The setup package is about 10.44 MB (10,949,120 bytes) when donwloaded.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.java.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\common files\java\update\base images\j2re1.4.2-b28
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{7148F0A8-6813-11D6-A77B-00B0D0142120}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 10.44 MB

How do I remove Java 2 Runtime Environment, SE v_12?

You can uninstall Java 2 Runtime Environment, SE v_12 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 2 Runtime Environment, SE v1.4.2_12, 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 2 Runtime Environment, SE v_12.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 40%
Win XP 2%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 7%
Keep it 93%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#35,969

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 45.16%
Windows XP 38.71%
Windows Vista 9.68%
Windows 10 4.84%
Windows Server 2003 1.61%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Microsoft Windows XP 38.71%
Windows 7 Professional 12.90%
Windows 7 Enterprise 12.90%
Windows 7 Ultimate 9.68%
Windows 7 Home Premium 8.06%
Windows Vista Business 4.84%

Distribution by countryGeography

59.52% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 59.52%
  Italy 7.14%
  India 5.95%
  Romania 2.38%
  Canada 2.38%
  Malaysia 2.38%
  Hong Kong 1.19%
  Chile 1.19%
  Singapore 1.19%
  France 1.19%
  Russia 1.19%
  Sweden 1.19%
  Argentina 1.19%
  Japan 1.19%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 40.00%
Dell 25.45%
Intel 7.27%
Lenovo 7.27%
Acer 5.45%
American Megatrends 5.45%
ASUS 5.45%
Toshiba 1.82%
Compaq 1.82%
Common models
Dell Latitude D630 3.70%
HCL Infosystems Limited H... 3.70%
Packard Bell imedia S3810 3.70%
Dell Computer Dimension 2... 3.70%
HP EliteBook Folio 9470m 3.70%
Dell OptiPlex 755 3.70%

Publisher URL: www.oracle.com/us/sun/index.htm

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