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Should I remove Java 8 Update 20 64-bit?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
8% remove it92% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Excellent
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #3,288
United States Rank #4,008
Reach 0.1722%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 8.78 days
259.10 days >
Average installed length: 136.14 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
8.0.200 100.00%

Typically installed together

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Java 8 Update 20 64-bit

Overview

Java 8 Update 20 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 72 files and is usually about 60.11 MB (63,033,167 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 37% of users of Java 8 Update 20 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\jre1.8.0_20\bin
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{26A24AE4-039D-4CA4-87B4-2F86418020F0}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 60.11 MB
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by Java 8 Update 20 64-bit

Program executable:javaws.exe
Name:Java(TM) Platform SE 8 U20
Java(TM) Web Start Launcher
Path:C:\Program Files\java\jre1.8.0_20\bin\javaws.exe
MD5:4083412c3321fdbdf24a955d8366bffb
Additional files:
  • jabswitch.exe - Java Access Bridge for Windows
  • JavaAccessBridge-64.dll
  • JAWTAccessBridge-64.dll
  • deploy.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE 8 U20 (Java Deployment Library)
  • eula.dll - EULA
  • javacpl.exe - Java Control Panel
  • jp2iexp.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE binary
  • jp2launcher.exe
  • jp2native.dll
  • jp2ssv.dll
  • 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
  • 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
  • jpeg.dll
  • jsdt.dll
  • jsound.dll
  • jsoundds.dll
  • lcms.dll
  • management.dll
  • mlib_image.dll
  • orbd.exe
  • prism_common.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}.
Internet Explorer Extension
  • jp2iexp.dll is installed as an Internet Explorer extension using the class {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501}.

How do I remove Java 8 Update 20 64-bit?

You can uninstall Java 8 Update 20 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 20 (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 20 64-bit.

How do I reset my web browser?

If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Java 8 Update 20 64-bit you can restore them to their previous default settings.
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OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 50%
Win 10 0%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 8%
Keep it 92%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#3,288

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 51.82%
Windows 10 47.44%
Windows Vista 0.68%
Windows Server 2003 0.03%
Windows XP 0.03%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 26.36%
Windows 8.1 18.25%
Windows 7 Ultimate 13.52%
Windows 8.1 Pro 12.01%
Windows 7 Professional 9.73%
Windows 8.1 Single Langua... 3.17%

Distribution by countryGeography

37.44% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 37.44%
  Germany 10.55%
  United Kingdom 5.16%
  France 3.67%
  Canada 3.11%
  Italy 2.88%
  Brazil 2.76%
  India 2.07%
  Australia 1.72%
  Netherlands 1.42%
  Belgium 1.37%
  Saudi Arabia 1.26%
  Russia 1.21%
  Sweden 0.96%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 24.08%
Dell 19.68%
Acer 14.76%
ASUS 13.66%
Toshiba 6.78%
Lenovo 6.45%
GIGABYTE 5.73%
Samsung 3.30%
Medion 1.72%
MSI 1.24%
Alienware 1.00%
Intel 0.91%
Common models
ASUS All Series 6.80%
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 5.92%
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... 5.67%
HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... 3.78%
Dell Inspiron 3521 3.15%
HP Pavilion 15 Notebook P... 3.15%

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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