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Should I remove Java 8 Update 71?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
4% remove it96% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Excellent
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #2,262
United States Rank #2,276
Reach 0.2815%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 11.34 days
334.40 days >
Average installed length: 175.70 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
8.0.710.15 100.00%

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Java 8 Update 71

Overview

Java 8 Update 71 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 58 files and is usually about 245.3 MB (257,216,673 bytes). 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 47% of users of Java 8 Update 71 come from the United States, it is also popular in Italy and Canada.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: java.com
Help link: java.com/help
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.8.0_71\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{26A24AE4-039D-4CA4-87B4-2F83218071F0}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 245.3 MB
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by Java 8 Update 71

Program executable:javaws.exe
Name:Java(TM) Platform SE 8 U71
Java(TM) Web Start Launcher
Path:C:\Program Files\java\jre1.8.0_71\bin\javaws.exe
MD5:c1a4eed6ce27b89e3cf63839dde14d98
Additional files:
  • installer.exe - Java Platform SE 8 U71 (Java Platform SE binary)
  • deploy.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE 8 U71 (Java Deployment Library)
  • eula.dll - EULA
  • javacpl.exe - Java Control Panel
  • jp2iexp.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE binary
  • jp2launcher.exe
  • jp2native.dll
  • jp2ssv.dll
  • ssvagent.exe
  • 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.dll
  • JavaAccessBridge-32.dll
  • javafx_font.dll
  • javafx_font_t2k.dll
  • javafx_iio.dll
  • java-rmi.exe
  • javaw.exe
  • jawt.dll
  • JAWTAccessBridge.dll
  • JAWTAccessBridge-32.dll
  • jdwp.dll
  • jfr.dll
  • jfxmedia.dll
  • jfxwebkit.dll
  • jjs.exe
  • jli.dll
  • keytool.exe
  • kinit.exe
  • klist.exe
  • ktab.exe
  • orbd.exe
  • pack200.exe
  • policytool.exe
  • rmid.exe
  • rmiregistry.exe
  • servertool.exe
  • tnameserv.exe
  • unpack200.exe

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}.

How do I remove Java 8 Update 71?

You can uninstall Java 8 Update 71 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 71, 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 71.

How do I reset my web browser?

If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Java 8 Update 71 you can restore them to their previous default settings.
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OS VERSIONS
Win 10 62%
Win 7 (SP1) 0%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 4%
Keep it 96%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#2,262

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 62.23%
Windows 7 32.71%
Windows Vista 3.30%
Windows XP 1.77%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 10 Home 33.27%
Windows 10 Pro 15.31%
Windows 7 Home Premium 14.48%
Windows 7 Professional 8.34%
Windows 7 Ultimate 7.75%
Windows 8.1 5.59%

Distribution by countryGeography

46.93% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 46.93%
  Italy 6.71%
  Canada 6.49%
  France 4.50%
  Germany 4.10%
  United Kingdom 3.86%
  Brazil 2.87%
  Spain 1.98%
  Netherlands 1.85%
  Australia 1.06%
  Belgium 1.06%
  Mexico 1.00%
  DK 0.96%
  Turkey 0.95%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 29.05%
Dell 20.44%
Acer 15.77%
ASUS 12.50%
Toshiba 6.42%
Lenovo 6.19%
GIGABYTE 3.47%
Samsung 3.07%
Intel 1.43%
MSI 0.96%
Medion 0.70%
Common models
ASUS All Series 8.53%
HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... 4.48%
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... 4.39%
HP 15 Notebook PC 3.97%
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 3.63%
HP Pavilion 15 Notebook P... 2.87%

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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