Java 8 Update 74
Overview
Java 8 Update 74 is a program developed by Oracle. The most used version is 8.0.740.2, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The main program executable is javaws.exe. The software installer includes 49 files and is usually about 178 MB (186,643,564 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 38% of users of Java 8 Update 74 come from the United States, it is also popular in Italy and Germany.
Program details
URL: java.com
Help link: java.com/help
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.8.0_74\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{26A24AE4-039D-4CA4-87B4-2F83218074F0}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 178 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Java 8 Update 74
| Program executable: | javaws.exe |
| Name: | Java(TM) Platform SE 8 U74 |
| Java(TM) Web Start Launcher |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\java\jre1.8.0_74\bin\javaws.exe |
| MD5: | f41e9c661b9c782388d2e134ac1d1658 |
Additional files:
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installer.exe - Java Platform SE 8 U74 (Java Platform SE binary)
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deploy.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE 8 U74 (Java Deployment Library)
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eula.dll - EULA
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javacpl.exe - Java Control Panel
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jp2iexp.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE binary
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jp2launcher.exe - Java(TM) Web Launcher
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jp2native.dll
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jp2ssv.dll
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awt.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE 8
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bci.dll
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dcpr.dll
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decora_sse.dll
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dt_shmem.dll
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dt_socket.dll
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fontmanager.dll
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fxplugins.dll
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glass.dll
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glib-lite.dll
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gstreamer-lite.dll
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hprof.dll
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instrument.dll
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j2pcsc.dll
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j2pkcs11.dll
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jaas_nt.dll
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jabswitch.exe
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java.dll
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java.exe
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java_crw_demo.dll
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JavaAccessBridge.dll
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JavaAccessBridge-32.dll
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javafx_font.dll
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javafx_font_t2k.dll
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javafx_iio.dll
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java-rmi.exe
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javaw.exe
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jawt.dll
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JAWTAccessBridge.dll
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JAWTAccessBridge-32.dll
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jdwp.dll
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jfr.dll
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jfxmedia.dll
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jfxwebkit.dll
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jjs.exe
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jli.dll
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jpeg.dll
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jsdt.dll
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jsound.dll
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jsoundds.dll
Behaviors 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 74?
You can uninstall Java 8 Update 74 from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- 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.
- When you find the program Java 8 Update 74, 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).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Java 8 Update 74.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Java 8 Update 74 you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
- Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
- The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.
Mozilla Firefox
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
- To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
- When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
- When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
- Restart Google Chrome.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 62%
Win 8.1 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 3%
Keep it 97%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #5,201
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
62.48% |
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| Windows 7 |
32.14% |
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| Windows XP |
2.90% |
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| Windows Vista |
2.48% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 10 Home |
32.84% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
16.23% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
12.10% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
10.93% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
6.47% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
3.98% |
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Geography
38.44% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
38.44% |
| Italy |
10.24% |
| Germany |
8.12% |
| France |
7.61% |
| Brazil |
3.88% |
| United Kingdom |
3.83% |
| Spain |
3.00% |
| Canada |
1.80% |
| Netherlands |
1.48% |
| Russia |
1.20% |
| Belgium |
1.06% |
| Australia |
1.02% |
| DZ |
1.02% |
| Poland |
0.83% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
23.85% |
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| Acer |
19.61% |
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| Dell |
16.08% |
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| ASUS |
13.78% |
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| Lenovo |
7.69% |
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| Toshiba |
6.36% |
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| Samsung |
4.59% |
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| GIGABYTE |
4.24% |
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| Medion |
1.06% |
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| Intel |
0.97% |
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| American Megatrends |
0.88% |
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| Alienware |
0.88% |
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Common models |
| ASUS All Series |
7.84% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
4.99% |
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| HP Pavilion 15 Notebook P... |
3.09% |
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| HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... |
3.09% |
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| Dell Inspiron 3521 |
2.61% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
2.61% |
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