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Should I remove Java 8 Update 74 64-bit?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
6% remove it94% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Excellent
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #9,277
United States Rank #9,974
Reach 0.0405%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 10.80 days
318.55 days >
Average installed length: 167.37 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
8.0.740.2 100.00%

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Java 8 Update 74 64-bit

Overview

Java 8 Update 74 64-bit is a software program developed by Oracle. The primary executable is named javaws.exe. The setup package generally installs about 56 files and is usually about 175 MB (183,498,220 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 39% of users of Java 8 Update 74 64-bit come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Italy.

Program detailsProgram 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-4CA4-87B4-2F86418074F0}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 175 MB
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by Java 8 Update 74 64-bit

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
MD5:17ec4e4bf3cccbffa4a4e0afe4dbd083
Additional files:
  • installer.exe - Java Platform SE 8 U74 (Java Platform SE binary)
  • deploy.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE 8 U74 (Java Deployment Library)
  • eula.dll - EULA
  • javacpl.exe - Java Control Panel
  • jp2iexp.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE binary
  • jp2launcher.exe - Java(TM) Web Launcher
  • 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-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
  • keytool.exe
  • kinit.exe
  • klist.exe
  • ktab.exe
  • orbd.exe
  • pack200.exe
  • policytool.exe
  • rmid.exe
  • rmiregistry.exe
  • servertool.exe
  • tnameserv.exe
  • unpack200.exe

How do I remove Java 8 Update 74 64-bit?

You can uninstall Java 8 Update 74 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 74 (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 74 64-bit.

OS VERSIONS
Win 10 72%
Win 8.1 0%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 6%
Keep it 94%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#9,277

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 72.22%
Windows 7 27.16%
Windows Vista 0.63%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 10 Home 31.66%
Windows 10 Pro 21.98%
Windows 7 Home Premium 10.68%
Windows 7 Ultimate 9.42%
Windows 7 Professional 5.40%
Windows 8.1 4.02%

Distribution by countryGeography

39.04% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 39.04%
  Germany 13.37%
  Italy 6.52%
  France 5.78%
  United Kingdom 3.32%
  Brazil 2.14%
  Spain 2.14%
  Canada 1.82%
  Netherlands 1.71%
  Russia 1.18%
  Australia 0.96%
  Czech Republic 0.96%
  DZ 0.96%
  Egypt 0.96%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 25.73%
ASUS 17.36%
Dell 17.15%
Acer 14.23%
Lenovo 7.74%
Toshiba 5.65%
GIGABYTE 5.02%
Samsung 3.35%
MSI 1.88%
Medion 1.88%
Common models
ASUS All Series 7.23%
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 5.53%
HP 15 Notebook PC 3.40%
HP Pavilion 15 Notebook P... 2.98%
Dell Inspiron 3521 2.55%
ASUSTeK X551CAP 1.70%

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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