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Should I remove Java SE Development Kit 8 Update 66?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
7% remove it93% keep it
Overall Sentiment
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How common is it?
Global Rank #43,258
United States Rank #39,073
Reach 0.0021%

Versions

VersionDistribution
8.0.660.18 53.66%
8.0.660.17 46.34%

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Java SE Development Kit 8 Update 66

Overview

Java SE Development Kit 8 Update 66 is a program developed by Oracle. The most used version is 8.0.660.18, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The main program executable is javaws.exe. The software installer includes 43 files and is usually about 567.75 KB (581,379 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 51% of users of Java SE Development Kit 8 Update 66 come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and United Kingdom.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: java.com
Help link: java.com/help
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.8.0_66\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{32A3A4F4-B792-11D6-A78A-00B0D0180660}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 567.75 KB
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by Java SE Development Kit 8 Update 66

Program executable:javaws.exe
Name:Java(TM) Platform SE 8 U66
Java(TM) Web Start Launcher
Path:C:\Program Files\java\jdk1.8.0_66\bin\javaws.exe
MD5:1f7ef63d4dc57f0432645ac34dd4a068
  • jre.exe - Java Platform SE 8 U66 (Java Platform SE binary)

How do I remove Java SE Development Kit 8 Update 66?

You can uninstall Java SE Development Kit 8 Update 66 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 SE Development Kit 8 Update 66, 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 SE Development Kit 8 Update 66.

OS VERSIONS
Win 10 63%
Win Vista (SP2) 2%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 7%
Keep it 93%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#43,258

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 63.41%
Windows 7 34.15%
Windows Vista 2.44%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 10 Pro 26.83%
Windows 10 Home 19.51%
Windows 7 Ultimate 14.63%
Windows 7 Professional 12.20%
Windows 10 Enterprise 7.32%
Windows 10 Home Single La... 4.88%

Distribution by countryGeography

51.02% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 51.02%
  Germany 8.16%
  United Kingdom 6.12%
  Italy 6.12%
  Spain 4.08%
  Hong Kong 4.08%
  India 4.08%
  Austria 2.04%
  Brazil 2.04%
  Canada 2.04%
  France 2.04%
  Lithuania 2.04%
  Sweden 2.04%
  Singapore 2.04%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
ASUS 19.35%
Dell 16.13%
Hewlett-Packard 16.13%
GIGABYTE 12.90%
Acer 12.90%
Toshiba 6.45%
Samsung 6.45%
Lenovo 6.45%
MSI 3.23%
Common models
Wortmann_AG TERRA_PC 2.63%
TOSHIBA Satellite Pro L50... 2.63%
TOSHIBA SATELLITE L755 2.63%
Samsung R610 2.63%
Samsung 270E5J/2570EJ 2.63%
Quanta UW3 2.63%

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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