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Should I remove Java 8 Update 40?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
5% remove it95% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Very good
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How common is it?
Global Rank #473
United States Rank #589
Reach 1.3538%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 11.71 days
345.32 days >
Average installed length: 181.44 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
8.0.400 100.00%

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Java 8 Update 40

Overview

Java 8 Update 40 is a program developed by Oracle. Upon installation, it defines an auto-start registry entry which allows the program run on each boot for the user which installed it. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The main program executable is javaws.exe. The software installer includes 100 files and is usually about 43.4 MB (45,504,847 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 43% of users of Java 8 Update 40 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_40\bin
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{26A24AE4-039D-4CA4-87B4-2F83218040F0}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 43.4 MB
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by Java 8 Update 40

Program executable:javaws.exe
Name:Java(TM) Platform SE 8 U40
Java(TM) Web Start Launcher
Path:C:\Program Files\java\jre1.8.0_40\bin\javaws.exe
MD5:f907c1931538baa41f89f2ae51c423fc
Additional files:
  • d2kwut60.dll - Oracle Developer BonusPack, Windows API Add-on (Oracle Developer Windows API Access DLL)
  • jabswitch.exe - Java Access Bridge for Windows
  • JavaAccessBridge-32.dll
  • JAWTAccessBridge-32.dll
  • awt.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE 7 U67 (Java(TM) Platform SE binary)
  • axbridge.dll - ActiveX Bridge for JavaBeans
  • dcpr.dll
  • deploy.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE 8 U40 (Java Deployment Library)
  • dt_shmem.dll
  • dt_socket.dll
  • eula.dll - EULA
  • fontmanager.dll
  • hprof.dll
  • instrument.dll
  • j2pcsc.dll
  • j2pkcs11.dll
  • jaas_nt.dll
  • java.dll
  • java.exe
  • java_crw_demo.dll
  • javacpl.exe - Java Control Panel
  • java-rmi.exe
  • javaw.exe
  • jawt.dll
  • JdbcOdbc.dll
  • jdwp.dll
  • jfr.dll
  • jli.dll
  • jp2iexp.dll
  • jp2launcher.exe
  • jp2native.dll
  • jp2ssv.dll
  • jpeg.dll
  • ssv.dll
  • bci.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE 8
  • decora_sse.dll
  • fxplugins.dll
  • glass.dll
  • glib-lite.dll
  • gstreamer-lite.dll
  • installer.dll - Java Platform SE 7 U67 (Java Platform SE binary)
  • JavaAccessBridge.dll
  • javafx_font.dll
  • javafx_font_t2k.dll
  • javafx_iio.dll
  • JAWTAccessBridge.dll
  • jfxmedia.dll
  • jfxwebkit.dll
  • jjs.exe
  • jsdt.dll
  • jsound.dll
  • jsoundds.dll
  • keytool.exe
  • kinit.exe
  • klist.exe
  • ktab.exe
  • lcms.dll
  • management.dll
  • mlib_image.dll
  • net.dll

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

2 Internet Explorer BHOs
  • ssv.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Java(tm) Plug-In SSV Helper' with the class of {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43}.
  • 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}.
3 Scheduled Tasks
  • javacpl.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{C8CE4D1A-407A-4041-B500-36F0CA48CA7F}' (runs on registration).
  • javaw.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{FDAA5AEC-8FD2-40E2-B495-1B8473EBCEA8}' (runs on registration).
  • javaws.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{C3EF5AF5-A704-4C87-8691-6C39F2C604DE}' (runs on registration).
Startup File (User Run)
  • javaw.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'combat2' and executes as "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.8.0_40\bin\javaw.exe" -jar "C:\users\user\appdata\Roaming\.combat2\samwall.jar".
4 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs
  • jp2launcher.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.8.0_40\bin\jp2launcher.exe'.
  • javacpl.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Programfiler\Java\jre1.8.0_40\bin\javacpl.exe'.
  • java.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.8.0_40\bin\java.exe'.
  • javaw.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.8.0_40\bin\javaw.exe'.

How do I remove Java 8 Update 40?

You can uninstall Java 8 Update 40 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 40, 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 40.

How do I reset my web browser?

If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Java 8 Update 40 you can restore them to their previous default settings.
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OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 52%
Win 10 0%
 
WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 5%
Keep it 95%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 54.26%
Windows 10 38.46%
Windows Vista 4.51%
Windows XP 2.77%
Windows Server 2003 0.01%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 28.76%
Windows 8.1 15.42%
Windows 7 Professional 11.41%
Windows 7 Ultimate 11.34%
Windows 10 Home 7.69%
Windows 8.1 Pro 5.30%

Distribution by countryGeography

42.95% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 42.95%
  Germany 12.27%
  United Kingdom 4.75%
  France 3.85%
  Canada 3.65%
  Italy 3.15%
  Brazil 2.79%
  Australia 1.68%
  Netherlands 1.56%
  Spain 1.33%
  Mexico 1.03%
  Sweden 0.96%
  Belgium 0.89%
  Austria 0.89%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 26.65%
Dell 19.61%
Acer 17.42%
ASUS 11.48%
Toshiba 7.00%
Lenovo 5.82%
Samsung 4.37%
GIGABYTE 3.95%
Medion 1.91%
Intel 1.08%
MSI 0.70%
Common models
ASUS All Series 6.10%
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 5.04%
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... 4.87%
HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... 4.43%
HP Pavilion 15 Notebook P... 2.91%
HP 15 Notebook PC 2.77%

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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