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Should I remove Java 8 Update 231?

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 #27,561
United States Rank #22,177
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Versions

VersionDistribution
8.0.2310.11 100.00%

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Java 8 Update 231

Overview

Java 8 Update 231 is a program developed by Oracle. The main program executable is javaws.exe. The software installer includes 43 files and is usually about 175.7 MB (184,238,590 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 57% of users of Java 8 Update 231 come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Italy.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: java.com
Help link: java.com/help
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\java\jre1.8.0_231\
Uninstaller: msiexec.exe /x{26a24ae4-039d-4ca4-87b4-2f32180231f0}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 175.7 MB
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by Java 8 Update 231

Program executable:javaws.exe
Path:C:\Program Files\java\jre1.8.0_231\bin\javaws.exe
MD5:1231ad87e270b5e9955af837f747cfe3
Additional files:
  • installer.exe - Java Platform SE 8 U231 (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 231?

You can uninstall Java 8 Update 231 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 231, 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 231.

OS VERSIONS
Win 10 86%
Win 7 1%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 11%
Keep it 89%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#27,561

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 85.84%
Windows 7 14.16%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 10 Home 40.71%
Windows 10 Pro 35.40%
Windows 10 Home Single La... 6.19%
Windows 7 Professional 5.31%
Windows 7 Ultimate 4.42%
Windows 7 Home Premium 3.54%

Distribution by countryGeography

56.67% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 56.67%
  United Kingdom 8.67%
  Italy 6.67%
  Singapore 6.00%
  Spain 4.00%
  Australia 2.00%
  Brazil 2.00%
  Canada 2.00%
  Switzerland 1.33%
  Germany 1.33%
  Romania 1.33%
  Austria 0.67%
  Colombia 0.67%
  Czech Republic 0.67%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell 24.36%
Hewlett-Packard 20.51%
ASUS 15.38%
Lenovo 11.54%
Alienware 8.97%
Acer 7.69%
MSI 5.13%
Samsung 2.56%
Sony 1.28%
Intel 1.28%
GIGABYTE 1.28%

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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