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Should I remove Java 8 Update 144?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
11% remove it89% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Excellent
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #5,093
United States Rank #3,097
Reach 0.0993%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 111.19 days
454.32 days >
Average installed length: 238.71 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
8.0.1440.1 100.00%

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Java 8 Update 144

Overview

Java 8 Update 144 is a program developed by Oracle. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The main program executable is javaws.exe. The software installer includes 48 files and is usually about 29.45 MB (30,885,376 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 75% of users of Java 8 Update 144 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_144\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{26A24AE4-039D-4CA4-87B4-2F32180144F0}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 29.45 MB
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by Java 8 Update 144

Program executable:javaws.exe
Name:Java(TM) Platform SE 8 U144
Java(TM) Web Start Launcher
Path:C:\Program Files\java\jre1.8.0_144\bin\javaws.exe
MD5:55561ac10d64539fa634e4fcb14d83df
Additional files:
  • installer.exe - Java Platform SE 8 U144 (Java Platform SE binary)
  • deploy.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE 8 U144 (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
  • 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
  • d3d8.dll
  • d3d9.dll
  • opengl32.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 144?

You can uninstall Java 8 Update 144 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 144, 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 144.

How do I reset my web browser?

If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Java 8 Update 144 you can restore them to their previous default settings.
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USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 11%
Keep it 89%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#5,093
 
REACH
~0.10%
PC installation base

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 67.60%
Windows 7 30.15%
Windows XP 1.33%
Windows Vista 0.92%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 10 Home 36.37%
Windows 10 Pro 17.39%
Windows 7 Home Premium 11.20%
Windows 7 Ultimate 9.46%
Windows 7 Professional 7.72%
Windows 10 Home Single La... 3.73%

Distribution by countryGeography

75.04% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 75.04%
  Italy 4.20%
  Germany 3.96%
  France 3.09%
  United Kingdom 2.50%
  Netherlands 1.94%
  Spain 1.77%
  Poland 0.90%
  Sweden 0.76%
  Austria 0.45%
  Belgium 0.45%
  Canada 0.45%
  Brazil 0.42%
  Greece 0.38%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 27.78%
Dell 16.98%
Acer 16.24%
ASUS 15.75%
Lenovo 8.08%
Toshiba 5.11%
Samsung 3.79%
GIGABYTE 2.97%
Medion 1.40%
Intel 1.07%
MSI 0.82%
Common models
ASUS All Series 6.86%
HP HP Notebook 4.96%
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 4.02%
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... 3.78%
HP Pavilion 15 Notebook P... 2.84%
HP HP Pavilion Notebook 2.84%

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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