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Should I remove Java 8 Update 162?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
11% remove it89% keep it
Overall Sentiment
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How common is it?
Global Rank #12,548
United States Rank #6,457
Reach 0.0253%

Versions

VersionDistribution
8.0.1620.12 99.80%
8.0.1620.3 0.20%

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Java 8 Update 162

Overview

Java 8 Update 162 is a program developed by Oracle. The most used version is 8.0.1620.12, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The main program executable is javaws.exe. The software installer includes 43 files and is usually about 169.18 MB (177,400,234 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 90% of users of Java 8 Update 162 come from the United States, it is also popular in France and Netherlands.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: java.com
Help link: java.com/help
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.8.0_162\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{26A24AE4-039D-4CA4-87B4-2F32180162F0}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 169.18 MB
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by Java 8 Update 162

Program executable:javaws.exe
Path:C:\Program Files\java\jre1.8.0_162\bin\javaws.exe
MD5:a2d4140b3066f57301da532a8ca1927b
Additional files:
  • installer.exe - Java Platform SE 8 U162 (Java Platform SE binary)
  • awt.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE 8 (Java(TM) Platform SE binary)
  • bci.dll
  • api-ms-win-core-console-l1-1-0.dll (by Microsoft) - ApiSet Stub DLL
  • api-ms-win-core-datetime-l1-1-0.dll (by Microsoft)
  • api-ms-win-core-debug-l1-1-0.dll
  • api-ms-win-core-errorhandling-l1-1-0.dll
  • api-ms-win-core-file-l1-1-0.dll
  • api-ms-win-core-file-l1-2-0.dll
  • api-ms-win-core-file-l2-1-0.dll
  • api-ms-win-core-handle-l1-1-0.dll
  • api-ms-win-core-heap-l1-1-0.dll
  • api-ms-win-core-interlocked-l1-1-0.dll
  • api-ms-win-core-libraryloader-l1-1-0.dll
  • api-ms-win-core-localization-l1-2-0.dll
  • api-ms-win-core-memory-l1-1-0.dll
  • api-ms-win-core-namedpipe-l1-1-0.dll
  • api-ms-win-core-processenvironment-l1-1-0.dll
  • api-ms-win-core-processthreads-l1-1-0.dll
  • api-ms-win-core-processthreads-l1-1-1.dll
  • api-ms-win-core-profile-l1-1-0.dll
  • api-ms-win-core-rtlsupport-l1-1-0.dll
  • api-ms-win-core-string-l1-1-0.dll
  • api-ms-win-core-synch-l1-1-0.dll
  • api-ms-win-core-synch-l1-2-0.dll
  • api-ms-win-core-sysinfo-l1-1-0.dll
  • api-ms-win-core-timezone-l1-1-0.dll
  • api-ms-win-core-util-l1-1-0.dll
  • api-ms-win-crt-conio-l1-1-0.dll
  • api-ms-win-crt-convert-l1-1-0.dll
  • api-ms-win-crt-environment-l1-1-0.dll
  • api-ms-win-crt-filesystem-l1-1-0.dll
  • api-ms-win-crt-heap-l1-1-0.dll
  • api-ms-win-crt-locale-l1-1-0.dll
  • api-ms-win-crt-math-l1-1-0.dll
  • api-ms-win-crt-multibyte-l1-1-0.dll
  • api-ms-win-crt-private-l1-1-0.dll
  • api-ms-win-crt-process-l1-1-0.dll
  • api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll
  • api-ms-win-crt-stdio-l1-1-0.dll
  • api-ms-win-crt-string-l1-1-0.dll
  • api-ms-win-crt-time-l1-1-0.dll
  • api-ms-win-crt-utility-l1-1-0.dll

How do I remove Java 8 Update 162?

You can uninstall Java 8 Update 162 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 162, 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 162.

OS VERSIONS
Win 10 73%
Win 7 (SP1) 0%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 11%
Keep it 89%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#12,548

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 73.15%
Windows 7 26.45%
Windows Vista 0.40%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 10 Home 34.67%
Windows 10 Pro 30.86%
Windows 7 Ultimate 12.22%
Windows 7 Home Premium 7.41%
Windows 7 Professional 6.01%
Windows 10 Home Single La... 1.80%

Distribution by countryGeography

90.38% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 90.38%
  France 3.08%
  Netherlands 2.10%
  United Kingdom 1.48%
  Germany 1.11%
  Spain 0.62%
  Canada 0.25%
  Italy 0.25%
  Egypt 0.12%
  Greece 0.12%
  Poland 0.12%
  Sweden 0.12%
  Turkey 0.12%
  South Africa 0.12%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 19.64%
Dell 18.55%
ASUS 17.45%
Acer 17.45%
Lenovo 8.73%
GIGABYTE 5.45%
Toshiba 4.00%
Medion 3.27%
MSI 2.18%
Alienware 1.09%
Intel 1.09%
Samsung 1.09%
Common models
ASUS All Series 10.59%
HP HP Notebook 3.53%
Dell Inspiron 3542 2.35%
Acer Aspire 7720 2.35%
LENOVO 80MJ 2.35%
HP Pavilion 17 Notebook P... 1.76%

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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