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Should I remove Java 8 Update 40 64-bit?

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 #2,023
United States Rank #2,293
Reach 0.3247%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 14.28 days
421.24 days >
Average installed length: 221.33 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
8.0.400 100.00%

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Java 8 Update 40 64-bit

Overview

Java 8 Update 40 64-bit is a program developed by Oracle. 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 66 files and is usually about 60.25 MB (63,179,599 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 42% of users of Java 8 Update 40 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_40\bin
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{26A24AE4-039D-4CA4-87B4-2F86418040F0}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 60.25 MB
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by Java 8 Update 40 64-bit

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
MD5:48f3a09fc6185add610e5d7e7cd343ab
Additional files:
  • deploy.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE 8 U40 (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
  • bci.dll
  • 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
  • jabswitch.exe
  • java.dll
  • java.exe
  • java_crw_demo.dll
  • JavaAccessBridge-32.dll
  • JavaAccessBridge-64.dll
  • javafx_font.dll
  • javafx_font_t2k.dll
  • javafx_iio.dll
  • java-rmi.exe
  • javaw.exe
  • jawt.dll
  • JAWTAccessBridge-64.dll
  • jdwp.dll
  • jfr.dll
  • jfxmedia.dll
  • jfxwebkit.dll
  • jjs.exe
  • jli.dll
  • jpeg.dll
  • jsdt.dll
  • jsound.dll
  • jsoundds.dll
  • lcms.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}.
Scheduled Task
  • javacpl.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{C2851234-4B69-4B04-9091-9FB5ED8BAD9D}' (runs on registration).
2 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs
  • 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'.

How do I remove Java 8 Update 40 64-bit?

You can uninstall Java 8 Update 40 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 40 (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 40 64-bit.

How do I reset my web browser?

If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Java 8 Update 40 64-bit you can restore them to their previous default settings.
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OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 52%
Win 10 0%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 5%
Keep it 95%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#2,023

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 53.24%
Windows 10 46.15%
Windows Vista 0.58%
Windows XP 0.03%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 30.58%
Windows 8.1 19.88%
Windows 7 Professional 10.57%
Windows 7 Ultimate 9.99%
Windows 8.1 Pro 8.30%
Windows 10 Home 6.57%

Distribution by countryGeography

41.63% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 41.63%
  Germany 15.14%
  United Kingdom 4.50%
  France 4.16%
  Canada 3.64%
  Italy 2.78%
  Brazil 1.92%
  Australia 1.70%
  Netherlands 1.60%
  Belgium 1.25%
  Sweden 1.17%
  Russia 1.09%
  India 1.01%
  Spain 0.95%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 25.60%
Dell 18.86%
Acer 14.99%
ASUS 13.99%
Lenovo 6.86%
Toshiba 5.72%
Medion 4.85%
GIGABYTE 4.05%
Samsung 3.11%
MSI 1.32%
Intel 0.67%
Common models
ASUS All Series 7.81%
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 5.89%
HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... 5.64%
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... 4.15%
MEDIONPC MS-7728 2.60%
HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... 2.54%

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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