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Should I remove Java 8 Update 172 64-bit?

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 #16,558
United States Rank #8,306
Reach 0.0155%

Versions

VersionDistribution
8.0.1720.11 99.67%
8.0.1720.3 0.33%

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Java 8 Update 172 64-bit

Overview

Java 8 Update 172 64-bit is a software program developed by Oracle. The most common release is 8.0.1720.11, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The primary executable is named javaws.exe. The setup package generally installs about 22 files. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 10 and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 94% of users of Java 8 Update 172 64-bit 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_172\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{26A24AE4-039D-4CA4-87B4-2F64180172F0}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by Java 8 Update 172 64-bit

Program executable:javaws.exe
Name:Java(TM) Platform SE 8 U172
Java(TM) Web Start Launcher
Path:C:\Program Files\java\jre1.8.0_172\bin\javaws.exe
MD5:3fb0f55edc60895c60b556c7aced8d6e
Additional files:
  • installer.exe - Java Platform SE 8 U172 (Java Platform SE binary)
  • javacpl.exe - Java(TM) Platform SE 8 U172 (Java Control Panel)
  • jp2launcher.exe - Java(TM) Web Launcher
  • ssvagent.exe - Java(TM) Platform SE binary
  • jabswitch.exe - Java(TM) Platform SE 8
  • java.exe
  • java-rmi.exe
  • javaw.exe
  • jjs.exe
  • keytool.exe
  • kinit.exe
  • klist.exe
  • ktab.exe
  • orbd.exe
  • pack200.exe
  • policytool.exe
  • rmid.exe
  • rmiregistry.exe
  • servertool.exe
  • tnameserv.exe
  • unpack200.exe

How do I remove Java 8 Update 172 64-bit?

You can uninstall Java 8 Update 172 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 Update 172 (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 Update 172 64-bit.

OS VERSIONS
Win 10 61%
Win 7 (SP1) 0%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 6%
Keep it 94%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#16,558

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 61.04%
Windows 7 38.96%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 10 Home 31.05%
Windows 7 Home Premium 15.36%
Windows 7 Ultimate 15.03%
Windows 10 Pro 14.05%
Windows 7 Professional 8.17%
Windows 8.1 4.58%

Distribution by countryGeography

94.19% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 94.19%
  France 2.52%
  Netherlands 1.36%
  United Kingdom 1.16%
  Chile 0.19%
  Sweden 0.19%
  UA 0.19%
  South Africa 0.19%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 29.19%
ASUS 20.10%
Dell 14.35%
Acer 14.35%
Lenovo 9.09%
Toshiba 5.74%
GIGABYTE 4.31%
Medion 0.96%
MSI 0.96%
Samsung 0.96%
Common models
ASUS All Series 4.17%
ASUSTeK K30AD_M31AD_M51AD 2.50%
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 2.50%
HP HP Notebook 2.50%
LENOVO 80QQ 2.50%
LENOVO 90DA00HEMT 2.50%

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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