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Should I remove Java 8 Update 11?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
6% remove it94% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Excellent
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #8,466
United States Rank #10,407
Reach 0.0466%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 57.34 days
510.79 days >
Average installed length: 268.38 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
8.0.110 100.00%

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Java 8 Update 11

Overview

Java 8 Update 11 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 54 files. 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 32% of users of Java 8 Update 11 come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and India.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: java.com
Help link: java.com/help
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Java\jre8\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{26A24AE4-039D-4CA4-87B4-2F83218011FF}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by Java 8 Update 11

Program executable:javaws.exe
Name:Java(TM) Platform SE 8 U11
Java(TM) Web Start Launcher
Path:C:\Program Files\java\jre8\bin\javaws.exe
MD5:909c2fb1368651b33bab278944b60d72
Additional files:
  • jabswitch.exe - Java Access Bridge for Windows
  • JavaAccessBridge.dll
  • JavaAccessBridge-32.dll
  • JAWTAccessBridge.dll
  • JAWTAccessBridge-32.dll
  • deploy.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE 8 U11 (Java Deployment Library)
  • eula.dll - EULA
  • javacpl.exe - Java Control Panel
  • jp2iexp.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE binary
  • jp2launcher.exe
  • jp2native.dll
  • jp2ssv.dll
  • ssv.dll
  • jvm.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE 8u11 (Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM)
  • awt.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE 8
  • 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
  • installer.dll - Java Platform SE 8 U11 (Java Platform SE binary)
  • instrument.dll
  • j2pcsc.dll
  • j2pkcs11.dll
  • jaas_nt.dll
  • java.dll
  • java.exe
  • java_crw_demo.dll
  • javafx_font.dll
  • javafx_font_t2k.dll
  • javafx_iio.dll
  • java-rmi.exe
  • javaw.exe
  • jawt.dll
  • jdwp.dll
  • jfr.dll
  • jfxmedia.dll
  • jfxwebkit.dll
  • jjs.exe
  • jli.dll
  • net.dll
  • nio.dll
  • sunec.dll
  • t2k.dll
  • verify.dll
  • zip.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 11?

You can uninstall Java 8 Update 11 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 11, 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 11.

How do I reset my web browser?

If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Java 8 Update 11 you can restore them to their previous default settings.
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OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 57%
Win XP 0%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 6%
Keep it 94%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#8,466

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 63.70%
Windows 10 29.78%
Windows Vista 5.98%
Windows XP 0.54%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Ultimate 24.34%
Windows 7 Home Premium 20.52%
Windows 7 Professional 14.41%
Windows 8.1 Pro 8.84%
Windows 8.1 7.86%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 4.37%

Distribution by countryGeography

32.31% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 32.31%
  Germany 7.36%
  India 4.02%
  United Kingdom 3.63%
  Brazil 3.06%
  France 2.10%
  Australia 2.01%
  Netherlands 1.91%
  Turkey 1.91%
  IQ 1.63%
  Italy 1.63%
  MA 1.63%
  Canada 1.53%
  DZ 1.53%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 24.78%
Dell 22.67%
Acer 20.04%
ASUS 7.56%
Lenovo 6.15%
Toshiba 5.80%
Samsung 5.10%
GIGABYTE 4.92%
Medion 1.93%
Intel 1.05%
Common models
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... 4.10%
HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... 3.28%
ASUS All Series 2.46%
Dell Inspiron 1545 2.46%
Dell Inspiron 3521 2.46%
HP Pavilion 15 Notebook P... 2.46%

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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