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Should I remove Java 8 64-bit?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
10% remove it90% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Excellent
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How common is it?
Global Rank #4,474
United States Rank #6,213
Reach 0.1180%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 12.18 days
359.20 days >
Average installed length: 188.73 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
8.0.0 100.00%

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Java 8 64-bit

Overview

Java 8 64-bit is a software program developed by Oracle. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The primary executable is named javaws.exe. The setup package generally installs about 42 files and is usually about 495.17 KB (507,059 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 33% of users of Java 8 64-bit come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and United Kingdom.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: java.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Java\jre8\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{26A24AE4-039D-4CA4-87B4-2F86418000FF}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 495.17 KB
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by Java 8 64-bit

Program executable:javaws.exe
Name:Java(TM) Platform SE 8
Java(TM) Web Start Launcher
Path:C:\Program Files\java\jre8\bin\javaws.exe
MD5:df63845edf0d6364df168432475be221
Additional files:
  • jabswitch.exe - Java Access Bridge for Windows
  • JavaAccessBridge-64.dll
  • JAWTAccessBridge-64.dll
  • awt.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE 8 (Java(TM) Platform SE binary)
  • dcpr.dll
  • decora_sse.dll
  • deploy.dll - Java Deployment Library
  • dt_shmem.dll
  • dt_socket.dll
  • eula.dll - EULA
  • fontmanager.dll
  • fxplugins.dll
  • glass.dll
  • glib-lite.dll
  • gstreamer-lite.dll
  • hprof.dll
  • instrument.dll
  • j2pcsc.dll
  • j2pkcs11.dll
  • jaas_nt.dll
  • java.dll
  • java.exe
  • java_crw_demo.dll
  • javacpl.exe - Java Control Panel
  • javafx_font.dll
  • javafx_font_t2k.dll
  • javafx_iio.dll
  • java-rmi.exe
  • javaw.exe
  • jawt.dll
  • jfr.dll
  • jjs.exe
  • jp2iexp.dll
  • jp2launcher.exe
  • jp2native.dll
  • jp2ssv.dll
  • installer.dll - Java Platform SE 8 (Java Platform SE binary)

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 64-bit?

You can uninstall Java 8 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 (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 64-bit.

How do I reset my web browser?

If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Java 8 64-bit you can restore them to their previous default settings.
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OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 53%
Win 8.1 0%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 10%
Keep it 90%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#4,474

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 56.27%
Windows 10 43.13%
Windows Vista 0.47%
Windows XP 0.13%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 25.45%
Windows 7 Ultimate 17.30%
Windows 8.1 13.03%
Windows 8.1 Pro 11.35%
Windows 7 Professional 11.35%
Windows 8 Pro 3.02%

Distribution by countryGeography

33.19% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 33.19%
  Germany 8.82%
  United Kingdom 5.71%
  France 5.62%
  Canada 3.03%
  India 2.85%
  Italy 2.56%
  Iran 2.00%
  IQ 1.75%
  Netherlands 1.66%
  Poland 1.62%
  Finland 1.45%
  Brazil 1.36%
  Turkey 1.28%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 26.57%
Dell 18.51%
Acer 15.23%
ASUS 14.00%
GIGABYTE 6.42%
Lenovo 5.94%
Toshiba 5.74%
Samsung 4.23%
Intel 1.09%
MSI 0.89%
Medion 0.68%
Sony 0.68%
Common models
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... 6.43%
HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... 5.60%
ASUS All Series 4.94%
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 3.95%
Dell Inspiron N5110 3.29%
Dell Inspiron 3521 2.64%

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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