Java 8 Update 281 Silent Install (How-To Guide)

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The Java Runtime Environment, or JRE, is a software layer that runs on top of a computer’s operating system software and provides the class libraries and other resources that a specific Java program needs to run. The Java Development Kit, or JDK, is a set of tools for developing Java applications. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of Java 8 Update 281 from the command line using both EXE & MSI installers.

How to Install Java 8 Update 281 Silently

Java SE Runtime Environment 8 Update 281 (32-bit) Silent Install (EXE)

  1. Navigate to: https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/javase/javase8u211-later-archive-downloads.html
  2. Under Java SE Runtime Environment 8u281, select the Windows x86 Offline link
  3. Sign in to your Oracle account (Create an account if you don’t have one)
  4. Accept the Oracle Technology Network License Agreement for Oracle Java SE
  5. Download the EXE to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)
  6. Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
  7. Navigate to the C:\Downloads folder
  8. Enter the following command: jre-8u281-windows-i586.exe /s
  9. Press Enter

After a few moments you will find Java entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.

Software Title:Java 8 Update 281 (32-bit)
Vendor:Oracle Corporation
Version:8.0.2810.9
Architecture:x86
Installer Type:EXE
Silent Install Switch (Option 1)jre-8u281-windows-i586.exe /s
Silent Install Switch (Option 2)jre-8u281-windows-i586.exe INSTALL_SILENT=1
Silent Install Switch (Option 3)jre-8u281-windows-i586.exe INSTALL_SILENT=Enable
Silent Uninstall Switch:MsiExec.exe /x {26A24AE4-039D-4CA4-87B4-2F32180281F0} /qn
Repair Command:MsiExec.exe /fa {26A24AE4-039D-4CA4-87B4-2F32180281F0} /qn
Download Link:https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/javase/javase8u211-later-archive-downloads.html
PowerShell Script:https://silentinstallhq.com/java-8-runtime-environment-install-and-uninstall-powershell/

Java SE Runtime Environment 8 Update 281 (64-bit) Silent Install (EXE)

  1. Navigate to: https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/javase/javase8u211-later-archive-downloads.html
  2. Under Java SE Runtime Environment 8u281, select the Windows x64 EXE link
  3. Sign in to your Oracle account (Create an account if you don’t have one)
  4. Accept the Oracle Technology Network License Agreement for Oracle Java SE
  5. Download the EXE to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)
  6. Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
  7. Navigate to the C:\Downloads folder
  8. Enter the following command: jre-8u281-windows-x64.exe /s
  9. Press Enter

After a few moments you will find Java entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.

Software Title:Java 8 Update 281 (64-bit)
Vendor:Oracle Corporation
Version:8.0.2810.9
Architecture:x64
Installer Type:EXE
Silent Install Switch (Option 1)jre-8u281-windows-x64.exe /s
Silent Install Switch (Option 2)jre-8u281-windows-x64.exe INSTALL_SILENT=1
Silent Install Switch (Option 3)jre-8u281-windows-x64.exe INSTALL_SILENT=Enable
Silent Uninstall Switch:MsiExec.exe /x {26A24AE4-039D-4CA4-87B4-2F64180281F0} /qn
Repair Command:MsiExec.exe /fa {26A24AE4-039D-4CA4-87B4-2F64180281F0} /qn
Download Link:https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/javase/javase8u211-later-archive-downloads.html
PowerShell Script:https://silentinstallhq.com/java-8-runtime-environment-install-and-uninstall-powershell/

Java SE Development Kit 8 Update 281 (32-bit) Silent Install (EXE)

  1. Navigate to: https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/javase/javase8u211-later-archive-downloads.html
  2. Under Java SE Development Kit 8u281, select the Windows x86 link
  3. Sign in to your Oracle account (Create an account if you don’t have one)
  4. Accept the Oracle Technology Network License Agreement for Oracle Java SE
  5. Download the EXE to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)
  6. Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
  7. Navigate to the C:\Downloads folder
  8. Enter the following command: jdk-8u281-windows-i586.exe /s
  9. Press Enter

After a few moments you will find Java entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.

Software Title:Java JDK 8 Update 281 (32-bit)
Vendor:Oracle Corporation
Version:8.0.2810.9
Architecture:x86
Installer Type:EXE
Silent Install Switch (Option 1)jdk-8u281-windows-i586.exe /s
Silent Install Switch (Option 2)jdk-8u281-windows-i586.exe INSTALL_SILENT=1
Silent Install Switch (Option 3)jdk-8u281-windows-i586.exe INSTALL_SILENT=Enable
Silent Uninstall Switch:MsiExec.exe /x {32A3A4F4-B792-11D6-A78A-00B0D0180281} /qn
Repair Command:MsiExec.exe /fa {32A3A4F4-B792-11D6-A78A-00B0D0180281} /qn
Download Link:https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/javase/javase8u211-later-archive-downloads.html
PowerShell Script:https://silentinstallhq.com/java-8-development-kit-install-and-uninstall-powershell/

Java SE Development Kit 8 Update 281 (64-bit) Silent Install (EXE)

  1. Navigate to: https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/javase/javase8u211-later-archive-downloads.html
  2. Under Java SE Development Kit 8u281, select the Windows x64 link
  3. Sign in to your Oracle account (Create an account if you don’t have one)
  4. Accept the Oracle Technology Network License Agreement for Oracle Java SE
  5. Download the EXE to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)
  6. Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
  7. Navigate to the C:\Downloads folder
  8. Enter the following command: jdk-8u281-windows-x64.exe /s
  9. Press Enter

After a few moments you will find Java entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.

Software Title:Java JDK 8 Update 281 (64-bit)
Vendor:Oracle Corporation
Version:8.0.2810.9
Architecture:x64
Installer Type:EXE
Silent Install Switch (Option 1)jdk-8u281-windows-x64.exe /s
Silent Install Switch (Option 2)jdk-8u281-windows-x64.exe INSTALL_SILENT=1
Silent Install Switch (Option 3)jdk-8u281-windows-x64.exe INSTALL_SILENT=Enable
Silent Uninstall Switch:MsiExec.exe /x {64A3A4F4-B792-11D6-A78A-00B0D0180281} /qn
Repair Command:MsiExec.exe /fa {64A3A4F4-B792-11D6-A78A-00B0D0180281} /qn
Download Link:https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/javase/javase8u211-later-archive-downloads.html
PowerShell Script:https://silentinstallhq.com/java-8-development-kit-install-and-uninstall-powershell/

Java SE Runtime Environment 8 Update 281 (32-bit) Silent Install (MSI)

  1. Navigate to: https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/javase/javase8u211-later-archive-downloads.html
  2. Under Java SE Runtime Environment 8u281, select the Windows x86 Offline link
  3. Sign in to your Oracle account (Create an account if you don’t have one)
  4. Accept the Oracle Technology Network License Agreement for Oracle Java SE
  5. Download the EXE to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)
  6. Manually launch the jre-8u281-windows-i586.exe
  7. Once you see the Java Setup – Welcome window, Navigate to C:\Users\%username%\AppData\LocalLow\Oracle\Java\jre1.8.0_281
  8. Copy the jre1.8.0_281.msi to C:\Downloads
  9. Cancel & Close the “Java Setup – Welcome” window
  10. Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
  11. Navigate to the C:\Downloads folder
  12. Enter the following command: MsiExec.exe /i jre1.8.0_281.msi /qn
  13. Press Enter

After a few moments you will find Java entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.

Software Title:Java 8 Update 281 (32-bit)
Vendor:Oracle Corporation
Version:8.0.2810.9
Architecture:x86
Installer Type:MSI
Silent Install Switch:MsiExec.exe /i jre1.8.0_281.msi /qn
Silent Uninstall Switch:MsiExec.exe /x {26A24AE4-039D-4CA4-87B4-2F32180281F0} /qn
Repair Command:MsiExec.exe /fa {26A24AE4-039D-4CA4-87B4-2F32180281F0} /qn
Download Link:https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/javase/javase8u211-later-archive-downloads.html
PowerShell Script:https://silentinstallhq.com/java-8-runtime-environment-install-and-uninstall-powershell/

Java SE Runtime Environment 8 Update 281 (64-bit) Silent Install (MSI)

  1. Navigate to: https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/javase/javase8u211-later-archive-downloads.html
  2. Under Java SE Runtime Environment 8u281, select the Windows x64 EXE link
  3. Sign in to your Oracle account (Create an account if you don’t have one)
  4. Accept the Oracle Technology Network License Agreement for Oracle Java SE
  5. Download the EXE to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)
  6. Manually launch the jre-8u281-windows-x64.exe
  7. Once you see the Java Setup – Welcome window, Navigate to C:\Users\%username%\AppData\LocalLow\Oracle\Java\jre1.8.0_281_x64
  8. Copy the jre1.8.0_28164.msi to C:\Downloads
  9. Cancel & Close the “Java Setup – Welcome” window
  10. Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
  11. Navigate to the C:\Downloads folder
  12. Enter the following command: MsiExec.exe /i jre1.8.0_28164.msi /qn
  13. Press Enter

After a few moments you will find Java entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.

Software Title:Java 8 Update 281 (64-bit)
Vendor:Oracle Corporation
Version:8.0.2810.9
Architecture:x64
Installer Type:MSI
Silent Install Switch:MsiExec.exe /i jre1.8.0_28164.msi /qn
Silent Uninstall Switch:MsiExec.exe /x {26A24AE4-039D-4CA4-87B4-2F64180281F0} /qn
Repair Command:MsiExec.exe /fa {26A24AE4-039D-4CA4-87B4-2F64180281F0} /qn
Download Link:https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/javase/javase8u211-later-archive-downloads.html
PowerShell Script:https://silentinstallhq.com/java-8-runtime-environment-install-and-uninstall-powershell/

Java SE Development Kit 8 Update 281 (32-bit) Silent Install (MSI)

  1. Navigate to: https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/javase/javase8u211-later-archive-downloads.html
  2. Under Java SE Development Kit 8u281, select the Windows x86 link
  3. Sign in to your Oracle account (Create an account if you don’t have one)
  4. Accept the Oracle Technology Network License Agreement for Oracle Java SE
  5. Download the EXE to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)
  6. Manually launch the jdk-8u281-windows-i586.exe
  7. On the Java SE Development Kit 8 – Setup window, Click Next
  8. Once you see the Java SE Development Kit 8 Update 281 – Custom Setup window, Navigate to C:\Users\%username%\AppData\LocalLow\Oracle\Java\
  9. Copy the jdk1.8.0_281 folder to C:\Downloads
  10. Cancel & Close the “Java SE Development Kit 8 Update 281 – Custom Setup” window
  11. Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
  12. Navigate to the C:\Downloads\jdk1.8.0_281 folder
  13. Enter the following command: MsiExec.exe /i jdk1.8.0_281.msi /qn
  14. Press Enter

After a few moments you will find Java entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.

Software Title:Java JDK 8 Update 281 (32-bit)
Vendor:Oracle Corporation
Version:8.0.2810.9
Architecture:x86
Installer Type:MSI
Silent Install Switch:MsiExec.exe /i jdk1.8.0_281.msi /qn
Silent Uninstall Switch:MsiExec.exe /x {32A3A4F4-B792-11D6-A78A-00B0D0180281} /qn
Repair Command:MsiExec.exe /fa {32A3A4F4-B792-11D6-A78A-00B0D0180281} /qn
Download Link:https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/javase/javase8u211-later-archive-downloads.html
PowerShell Script:https://silentinstallhq.com/java-8-development-kit-install-and-uninstall-powershell/

Java SE Development Kit 8 Update 281 (64-bit) Silent Install (MSI)

  1. Navigate to: https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/javase/javase8u211-later-archive-downloads.html
  2. Under Java SE Development Kit 8u281, select the Windows x64 link
  3. Sign in to your Oracle account (Create an account if you don’t have one)
  4. Accept the Oracle Technology Network License Agreement for Oracle Java SE
  5. Download the EXE to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)
  6. Manually launch the jdk-8u281-windows-x64.exe
  7. On the Java SE Development Kit 8 – Setup window, Click Next
  8. Once you see the Java SE Development Kit 8 Update 281 (64-bit) – Custom Setup window, Navigate to C:\Users\%username%\AppData\LocalLow\Oracle\Java\
  9. Copy the jdk1.8.0_281_x64 folder to C:\Downloads
  10. Cancel & Close the “Java SE Development Kit 8 Update 281 (64-bit) – Custom Setup” window
  11. Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
  12. Navigate to the C:\Downloads\jdk1.8.0_281_x64 folder
  13. Enter the following command: MsiExec.exe /i jdk1.8.0_28164.msi /qn
  14. Press Enter

After a few moments you will find Java entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.

Software Title:Java JDK 8 Update 281 (64-bit)
Vendor:Oracle Corporation
Version:8.0.2810.9
Architecture:x64
Installer Type:MSI
Silent Install Switch:MsiExec.exe /i jdk1.8.0_28164.msi /qn
Silent Uninstall Switch:MsiExec.exe /x {64A3A4F4-B792-11D6-A78A-00B0D0180281} /qn
Repair Command:MsiExec.exe /fa {64A3A4F4-B792-11D6-A78A-00B0D0180281} /qn
Download Link:https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/javase/javase8u211-later-archive-downloads.html
PowerShell Script:https://silentinstallhq.com/java-8-development-kit-install-and-uninstall-powershell/

The information above provides a quick overview of the software title, vendor, silent install, and silent uninstall switches. The download links provided take you directly to the vendors website. Continue reading if you are interested in additional details and configurations.

Additional Configurations

Create an Installation Log File

The Java installers offer the option to generate a log file during installation to assist with troubleshooting should any problems arise. You can use the following commands to create a verbose log file with details about the installation.

Java JRE 8 Update 281 (32-bit) Silent Install (EXE) with Logging

jre-8u281-windows-i586.exe /s /L C:\Windows\Temp\jre-8u281x86.logOption 1
jre-8u281-windows-i586.exe INSTALL_SILENT=1 /L C:\Windows\Temp\jre-8u281x86.logOption 2

Java JRE 8 Update 281 (32-bit) Silent Install (MSI) with Logging

MsiExec.exe /i jre1.8.0_281.msi /qn /L*v "%WINDIR%\Temp\jre-8u281x86.log"

Java JRE 8 Update 281 (64-bit) Silent Install (EXE) with Logging

jre-8u281-windows-x64.exe /s /L C:\Windows\Temp\jre-8u281x64.logOption 1
jre-8u281-windows-x64.exe INSTALL_SILENT=1 /L C:\Windows\Temp\jre-8u281x64.logOption 2

Java JRE 8 Update 281 (64-bit) Silent Install (MSI) with Logging

MsiExec.exe /i jre1.8.0_28164.msi /qn /L*v "%WINDIR%\Temp\jre-8u281x64.log"

Java JDK 8 Update 281 (32-bit) Silent Install (EXE) with Logging

jdk-8u281-windows-i586.exe /s /L C:\Windows\Temp\jdk-8u281x86.logOption 1
jdk-8u281-windows-i586.exe INSTALL_SILENT=1 /L C:\Windows\Temp\jdk-8u281x86.logOption 2

Java JDK 8 Update 281 (32-bit) Silent Install (MSI) with Logging

MsiExec.exe /i jdk1.8.0_281.msi /qn /L*v "%WINDIR%\Temp\jdk-8u281x86.log"

Java JDK 8 Update 281 (64-bit) Silent Install (EXE) with Logging

jdk-8u281-windows-x64.exe /s /L C:\Windows\Temp\jdk-8u281x64.logOption 1
jdk-8u281-windows-x64.exe INSTALL_SILENT=1 /L C:\Windows\Temp\jdk-8u281x64.logOption 2

Java JDK 8 Update 281 (64-bit) Silent Install (MSI) with Logging

MsiExec.exe /i jdk1.8.0_28164.msi /qn /L*v "%WINDIR%\Temp\jdk-8u281x64.log"

Disable the Auto Update Feature

Java JRE 8 Update 281 (32-bit) Silent Install (EXE) with Auto Update Disabled

jre-8u281-windows-i586.exe /s AUTO_UPDATE=0Option 1
jre-8u281-windows-i586.exe /s AUTO_UPDATE=DisableOption 2
jre-8u281-windows-i586.exe INSTALL_SILENT=1 AUTO_UPDATE=0Option 3
jre-8u281-windows-i586.exe INSTALL_SILENT=Enable AUTO_UPDATE=DisableOption 4

Java JRE 8 Update 281 (64-bit) Silent Install (EXE) with Auto Update Disabled

jre-8u281-windows-x64.exe /s AUTO_UPDATE=0Option 1
jre-8u281-windows-x64.exe /s AUTO_UPDATE=DisableOption 2
jre-8u281-windows-x64.exe INSTALL_SILENT=1 AUTO_UPDATE=0Option 3
jre-8u281-windows-x64.exe INSTALL_SILENT=Enable AUTO_UPDATE=DisableOption 4

Java JDK 8 Update 281 (32-bit) Silent Install (EXE) with Auto Update Disabled

jdk-8u281-windows-i586.exe /s AUTO_UPDATE=0Option 1
jdk-8u281-windows-i586.exe /s AUTO_UPDATE=DisableOption 2
jdk-8u281-windows-i586.exe INSTALL_SILENT=1 AUTO_UPDATE=0Option 3
jdk-8u281-windows-i586.exe INSTALL_SILENT=Enable AUTO_UPDATE=DisableOption 4

Java JDK 8 Update 281 (64-bit) Silent Install (EXE) with Auto Update Disabled

jdk-8u281-windows-x64.exe /s AUTO_UPDATE=0Option 1
jdk-8u281-windows-x64.exe /s AUTO_UPDATE=DisableOption 2
jdk-8u281-windows-x64.exe INSTALL_SILENT=1 AUTO_UPDATE=0Option 3
jdk-8u281-windows-x64.exe INSTALL_SILENT=Enable AUTO_UPDATE=DisableOption 4

Suppress End User License Agreement (EULA)

Java JRE 8 Update 281 (32-bit) Silent Install (EXE) with EULA Suppressed

jre-8u281-windows-i586.exe /s EULA=0Option 1
jre-8u281-windows-i586.exe /s EULA=DisableOption 2
jre-8u281-windows-i586.exe INSTALL_SILENT=1 EULA=0Option 3
jre-8u281-windows-i586.exe INSTALL_SILENT=Enable EULA=DisableOption 4

Java JRE 8 Update 281 (64-bit) Silent Install (EXE) with EULA Suppressed

jre-8u281-windows-x64.exe /s EULA=0Option 1
jre-8u281-windows-x64.exe /s EULA=DisableOption 2
jre-8u281-windows-x64.exe INSTALL_SILENT=1 EULA=0Option 3
jre-8u281-windows-x64.exe INSTALL_SILENT=Enable EULA=DisableOption 4

Java JDK 8 Update 281 (32-bit) Silent Install (EXE) with EULA Suppressed

jdk-8u281-windows-i586.exe /s EULA=0Option 1
jdk-8u281-windows-i586.exe /s EULA=DisableOption 2
jdk-8u281-windows-i586.exe INSTALL_SILENT=1 EULA=0Option 3
jdk-8u281-windows-i586.exe INSTALL_SILENT=Enable EULA=DisableOption 4

Java JDK 8 Update 281 (64-bit) Silent Install (EXE) with EULA Suppressed

jdk-8u281-windows-x64.exe /s EULA=0Option 1
jdk-8u281-windows-x64.exe /s EULA=DisableOption 2
jdk-8u281-windows-x64.exe INSTALL_SILENT=1 EULA=0Option 3
jdk-8u281-windows-x64.exe INSTALL_SILENT=Enable EULA=DisableOption 4

Change Default Installation Directory (First Time Installs Only)

You can change the default installation directory by using the following command line parameters. In this example, I’m installing Java to “C:\Java”

Java JRE 8 Update 281 32-bit (EXE)

jre-8u281-windows-i586.exe /s INSTALLDIR=C:\JavaOption 1
jre-8u281-windows-i586.exe INSTALL_SILENT=1 INSTALLDIR=C:\JavaOption 2
jre-8u281-windows-i586.exe INSTALL_SILENT=Enable INSTALLDIR=C:\JavaOption 3

Java JRE 8 Update 281 64-bit (EXE)

jre-8u281-windows-x64.exe /s INSTALLDIR=C:\JavaOption 1
jre-8u281-windows-x64.exe INSTALL_SILENT=1 INSTALLDIR=C:\JavaOption 2
jre-8u281-windows-x64.exe INSTALL_SILENT=Enable INSTALLDIR=C:\JavaOption 3

Java JDK 8 Update 281 32-bit (EXE)

jdk-8u281-windows-i586.exe /s INSTALLDIR=C:\JavaOption 1
jdk-8u281-windows-i586.exe INSTALL_SILENT=1 INSTALLDIR=C:\JavaOption 2
jdk-8u281-windows-i586.exe INSTALL_SILENT=Enable INSTALLDIR=C:\JavaOption 3

Java JDK 8 Update 281 64-bit (EXE)

jdk-8u281-windows-x64.exe /s INSTALLDIR=C:\JavaOption 1
jdk-8u281-windows-x64.exe INSTALL_SILENT=1 INSTALLDIR=C:\JavaOption 2
jdk-8u281-windows-x64.exe INSTALL_SILENT=Enable INSTALLDIR=C:\JavaOption 3

Exclude Java Start Menu Items

Java JRE 8 Update 281 (32-bit) Silent Install (EXE) with Start Menu Items Excluded

jre-8u281-windows-i586.exe /s NOSTARTMENU=1Option 1
jre-8u281-windows-i586.exe /s NOSTARTMENU=EnableOption 2
jre-8u281-windows-i586.exe INSTALL_SILENT=1 NOSTARTMENU=1Option 3
jre-8u281-windows-i586.exe INSTALL_SILENT=Enable NOSTARTMENU=EnableOption 4

Java JRE 8 Update 281 (64-bit) Silent Install (EXE) with Start Menu Items Excluded

jre-8u281-windows-x64.exe /s NOSTARTMENU=1Option 1
jre-8u281-windows-x64.exe /s NOSTARTMENU=EnableOption 2
jre-8u281-windows-x64.exe INSTALL_SILENT=1 NOSTARTMENU=1Option 3
jre-8u281-windows-x64.exe INSTALL_SILENT=Enable NOSTARTMENU=EnableOption 4

Java JDK 8 Update 281 (32-bit) Silent Install (EXE) with Start Menu Items Excluded

jdk-8u281-windows-i586.exe /s NOSTARTMENU=1Option 1
jdk-8u281-windows-i586.exe /s NOSTARTMENU=EnableOption 2
jdk-8u281-windows-i586.exe INSTALL_SILENT=1 NOSTARTMENU=1Option 3
jdk-8u281-windows-i586.exe INSTALL_SILENT=Enable NOSTARTMENU=EnableOption 4

Java JDK 8 Update 281 (64-bit) Silent Install (EXE) with Start Menu Items Excluded

jdk-8u281-windows-x64.exe /s NOSTARTMENU=1Option 1
jdk-8u281-windows-x64.exe /s NOSTARTMENU=EnableOption 2
jdk-8u281-windows-x64.exe INSTALL_SILENT=1 NOSTARTMENU=1Option 3
jdk-8u281-windows-x64.exe INSTALL_SILENT=Enable NOSTARTMENU=EnableOption 4

Suppress Java Reboot

Java JRE 8 Update 281 (32-bit) Silent Install (EXE) with No Reboot

jre-8u281-windows-i586.exe /s REBOOT=0Option 1
jre-8u281-windows-i586.exe /s REBOOT=DisableOption 2
jre-8u281-windows-i586.exe INSTALL_SILENT=1 REBOOT=0Option 3
jre-8u281-windows-i586.exe INSTALL_SILENT=Enable REBOOT=DisableOption 4

Java JRE 8 Update 281 (64-bit) Silent Install (EXE) with No Reboot

jre-8u281-windows-x64.exe /s REBOOT=0Option 1
jre-8u281-windows-x64.exe /s REBOOT=DisableOption 2
jre-8u281-windows-x64.exe INSTALL_SILENT=1 REBOOT=0Option 3
jre-8u281-windows-x64.exe INSTALL_SILENT=Enable REBOOT=DisableOption 4

Java JDK 8 Update 281 (32-bit) Silent Install (EXE) with No Reboot

jdk-8u281-windows-i586.exe /s REBOOT=0Option 1
jdk-8u281-windows-i586.exe /s REBOOT=DisableOption 2
jdk-8u281-windows-i586.exe INSTALL_SILENT=1 REBOOT=0Option 3
jdk-8u281-windows-i586.exe INSTALL_SILENT=Enable REBOOT=DisableOption 4

Java JDK 8 Update 281 (64-bit) Silent Install (EXE) with No Reboot

jdk-8u281-windows-x64.exe /s REBOOT=0Option 1
jdk-8u281-windows-x64.exe /s REBOOT=DisableOption 2
jdk-8u281-windows-x64.exe INSTALL_SILENT=1 REBOOT=0Option 3
jdk-8u281-windows-x64.exe INSTALL_SILENT=Enable REBOOT=DisableOption 4

Remove All Out-Of-Date Java JRE Versions

Java JRE 8 Update 281 (32-bit) Silent Install (EXE) with Old JRE Versions Removed

jre-8u281-windows-i586.exe /s REMOVEOUTOFDATEJRES=1Option 1
jre-8u281-windows-i586.exe /s REMOVEOUTOFDATEJRES=EnableOption 2
jre-8u281-windows-i586.exe INSTALL_SILENT=1 REMOVEOUTOFDATEJRES=1Option 3
jre-8u281-windows-i586.exe INSTALL_SILENT=Enable REMOVEOUTOFDATEJRES=EnableOption 4

Java JRE 8 Update 281 (64-bit) Silent Install (EXE) with Old JRE Versions Removed

jre-8u281-windows-x64.exe /s REMOVEOUTOFDATEJRES=1Option 1
jre-8u281-windows-x64.exe /s REMOVEOUTOFDATEJRES=EnableOption 2
jre-8u281-windows-x64.exe INSTALL_SILENT=1 REMOVEOUTOFDATEJRES=1Option 3
jre-8u281-windows-x64.exe INSTALL_SILENT=Enable REMOVEOUTOFDATEJRES=EnableOption 4

Java JRE Static Installation

If you perform a static installation of the JRE (by specifying the command-line or configuration file option STATIC=1), then the Java Auto Update feature will leave that JRE installed during a Java update. A later version of the same JRE family will be installed in a separate directory. This mode ensures that vendors, who require a specific version of the JRE for their product, can be certain that the JRE will not be overwritten by a newer version.

Java JRE 8 Update 281 (32-bit) Silent Install (EXE) with Static Configuration

jre-8u281-windows-i586.exe /s STATIC=1Option 1
jre-8u281-windows-i586.exe /s STATIC=EnableOption 2
jre-8u281-windows-i586.exe INSTALL_SILENT=1 STATIC=1Option 3
jre-8u281-windows-i586.exe INSTALL_SILENT=Enable STATIC=EnableOption 4

Java JRE 8 Update 281 (64-bit) Silent Install (EXE) with Static Configuration

jre-8u281-windows-x64.exe /s STATIC=1Option 1
jre-8u281-windows-x64.exe /s STATIC=EnableOption 2
jre-8u281-windows-x64.exe INSTALL_SILENT=1 STATIC=1Option 3
jre-8u281-windows-x64.exe INSTALL_SILENT=Enable STATIC=EnableOption 4

Disable Java Web Analytics

Java JRE 8 Update 281 (32-bit) Silent Install (EXE) with Web Analytics Disabled

jre-8u281-windows-i586.exe /s WEB_ANALYTICS=0Option 1
jre-8u281-windows-i586.exe /s WEB_ANALYTICS=DisableOption 2
jre-8u281-windows-i586.exe INSTALL_SILENT=1 WEB_ANALYTICS=0Option 3
jre-8u281-windows-i586.exe INSTALL_SILENT=Enable WEB_ANALYTICS=DisableOption 4

Java JRE 8 Update 281 (64-bit) Silent Install (EXE) with Web Analytics Disabled

jre-8u281-windows-x64.exe /s WEB_ANALYTICS=0Option 1
jre-8u281-windows-x64.exe /s WEB_ANALYTICS=DisableOption 2
jre-8u281-windows-x64.exe INSTALL_SILENT=1 WEB_ANALYTICS=0Option 3
jre-8u281-windows-x64.exe INSTALL_SILENT=Enable WEB_ANALYTICS=DisableOption 4

Java JDK 8 Update 281 (32-bit) Silent Install (EXE) with Web Analytics Disabled

jdk-8u281-windows-i586.exe /s WEB_ANALYTICS=0Option 1
jdk-8u281-windows-i586.exe /s WEB_ANALYTICS=DisableOption 2
jdk-8u281-windows-i586.exe INSTALL_SILENT=1 WEB_ANALYTICS=0Option 3
jdk-8u281-windows-i586.exe INSTALL_SILENT=Enable WEB_ANALYTICS=DisableOption 4

Java JDK 8 Update 281 (64-bit) Silent Install (EXE) with Web Analytics Disabled

jdk-8u281-windows-x64.exe /s WEB_ANALYTICS=0Option 1
jdk-8u281-windows-x64.exe /s WEB_ANALYTICS=DisableOption 2
jdk-8u281-windows-x64.exe INSTALL_SILENT=1 WEB_ANALYTICS=0Option 3
jdk-8u281-windows-x64.exe INSTALL_SILENT=Enable WEB_ANALYTICS=DisableOption 4

Set Java Web Security Level to Very High

Java JRE 8 Update 281 (32-bit) Silent Install (EXE) with Security Level Set to Very High

jre-8u281-windows-i586.exe /s WEB_JAVA_SECURITY_LEVEL=VHOption 1
jre-8u281-windows-i586.exe INSTALL_SILENT=1 WEB_JAVA_SECURITY_LEVEL=VHOption 2
jre-8u281-windows-i586.exe INSTALL_SILENT=Enable WEB_JAVA_SECURITY_LEVEL=VHOption 3

Java JRE 8 Update 281 (64-bit) Silent Install (EXE) with Security Level Set to Very High

jre-8u281-windows-x64.exe /s WEB_JAVA_SECURITY_LEVEL=VHOption 1
jre-8u281-windows-x64.exe INSTALL_SILENT=1 WEB_JAVA_SECURITY_LEVEL=VHOption 2
jre-8u281-windows-x64.exe INSTALL_SILENT=Enable WEB_JAVA_SECURITY_LEVEL=VHOption 3

Java JDK 8 Update 281 (32-bit) Silent Install (EXE) with Security Level Set to Very High

jdk-8u281-windows-i586.exe /s WEB_JAVA_SECURITY_LEVEL=VHOption 1
jdk-8u281-windows-i586.exe INSTALL_SILENT=1 WEB_JAVA_SECURITY_LEVEL=VHOption 2
jdk-8u281-windows-i586.exe INSTALL_SILENT=Enable WEB_JAVA_SECURITY_LEVEL=VHOption 3

Java JDK 8 Update 281 (64-bit) Silent Install (EXE) with Security Level Set to Very High

jdk-8u281-windows-x64.exe /s WEB_JAVA_SECURITY_LEVEL=VHOption 1
jdk-8u281-windows-x64.exe INSTALL_SILENT=1 WEB_JAVA_SECURITY_LEVEL=VHOption 2
jdk-8u281-windows-x64.exe INSTALL_SILENT=Enable WEB_JAVA_SECURITY_LEVEL=VHOption 3

Don’t Allow Java Applications to Run in Web Browser

Java JRE 8 Update 281 (32-bit) Silent Install (EXE) with Java Web Disabled

jre-8u281-windows-i586.exe /s WEB_JAVA=0Option 1
jre-8u281-windows-i586.exe /s WEB_JAVA=DisableOption 2
jre-8u281-windows-i586.exe INSTALL_SILENT=1 WEB_JAVA=0Option 3
jre-8u281-windows-i586.exe INSTALL_SILENT=Enable WEB_JAVA=DisableOption 4

Java JRE 8 Update 281 (64-bit) Silent Install (EXE) with Java Web Disabled

jre-8u281-windows-x64.exe /s WEB_JAVA=0Option 1
jre-8u281-windows-x64.exe /s WEB_JAVA=DisableOption 2
jre-8u281-windows-x64.exe INSTALL_SILENT=1 WEB_JAVA=0Option 3
jre-8u281-windows-x64.exe INSTALL_SILENT=Enable WEB_JAVA=DisableOption 4

Java JDK 8 Update 281 (32-bit) Silent Install (EXE) with Java Web Disabled

jdk-8u281-windows-i586.exe /s WEB_JAVA=0Option 1
jdk-8u281-windows-i586.exe /s WEB_JAVA=DisableOption 2
jdk-8u281-windows-i586.exe INSTALL_SILENT=1 WEB_JAVA=0Option 3
jdk-8u281-windows-i586.exe INSTALL_SILENT=Enable WEB_JAVA=DisableOption 4

Java JDK 8 Update 281 (64-bit) Silent Install (EXE) with Java Web Disabled

jdk-8u281-windows-x64.exe /s WEB_JAVA=0Option 1
jdk-8u281-windows-x64.exe /s WEB_JAVA=DisableOption 2
jdk-8u281-windows-x64.exe INSTALL_SILENT=1 WEB_JAVA=0Option 3
jdk-8u281-windows-x64.exe INSTALL_SILENT=Enable WEB_JAVA=DisableOption 4

Disable 3rd Party Sponsor Offers

Java JRE 8 Update 281 (32-bit) Silent Install (EXE) with Sponsors Disabled

jre-8u281-windows-i586.exe /s SPONSORS=0Option 1
jre-8u281-windows-i586.exe /s SPONSORS=DisableOption 2
jre-8u281-windows-i586.exe INSTALL_SILENT=1 SPONSORS=0Option 3
jre-8u281-windows-i586.exe INSTALL_SILENT=Enable SPONSORS=DisableOption 4

Java JRE 8 Update 281 (64-bit) Silent Install (EXE) with Sponsors Disabled

jre-8u281-windows-x64.exe /s SPONSORS=0Option 1
jre-8u281-windows-x64.exe /s SPONSORS=DisableOption 2
jre-8u281-windows-x64.exe INSTALL_SILENT=1 SPONSORS=0Option 3
jre-8u281-windows-x64.exe INSTALL_SILENT=Enable SPONSORS=DisableOption 4

Java JDK 8 Update 281 (32-bit) Silent Install (EXE) with Sponsors Disabled

jdk-8u281-windows-i586.exe /s SPONSORS=0Option 1
jdk-8u281-windows-i586.exe /s SPONSORS=DisableOption 2
jdk-8u281-windows-i586.exe INSTALL_SILENT=1 SPONSORS=0Option 3
jdk-8u281-windows-i586.exe INSTALL_SILENT=Enable SPONSORS=DisableOption 4

Java JDK 8 Update 281 (64-bit) Silent Install (EXE) with Sponsors Disabled

jdk-8u281-windows-x64.exe /s SPONSORS=0Option 1
jdk-8u281-windows-x64.exe /s SPONSORS=DisableOption 2
jdk-8u281-windows-x64.exe INSTALL_SILENT=1 SPONSORS=0Option 3
jdk-8u281-windows-x64.exe INSTALL_SILENT=Enable SPONSORS=DisableOption 4

Deploy Java Using Configuration Files

You can standardize your Java deployments and enforce settings at the system level by utilizing the following method.

  • Open Notepad or your favorite text editor
  • Add the following lines:
deployment.system.config=file:///C:/Windows/Sun/Java/Deployment/deployment.properties
deployment.system.config.mandatory=true

Save the file and name it: deployment.config

  • Open Notepad again
  • Add the following lines:
deployment.javaws.autodownload=NEVER
deployment.javaws.autodownload.locked
deployment.expiration.check.enabled=FALSE
deployment.expiration.decision=NEVER
deployment.expiration.decision.11.101.2=later
deployment.expiration.decision.suppression.11.101.2=true
deployment.user.security.exception.sites=C\:/Windows/Sun/Java/Deployment/exception.sites

Save the file and name it: deployment.properties

  • Open Notepad again
  • Add the following lines:
INSTALL_SILENT=Enable
AUTO_UPDATE=Disable
WEB_ANALYTICS=Disable
EULA=Disable
REBOOT=Disable
SPONSORS=Disable

Save the file and name it: java.settings.cfg

If you need to allow access to specific Java enabled sites that would normally be blocked by security checks, then you should create a fourth configuration file as referenced below.

  • Open Notepad or your favorite text editor
  • Add the following lines using your specific site names and port numbers:
https://SERVER01.YOURDOMAIN.COM:8888
http://SERVER02.YOURDOMAIN.COM:8888

Save the file and name it: exception.sites

  1. Create a C:\ProgramData\Oracle\Java directory (if not present)
  2. Copy the java.settings.cfg to C:\ProgramData\Oracle\Java\
  3. Follow the “How to Install Java 8 Update 281 Silently” steps mentioned earlier in the article
  4. Create a C:\Windows\Sun\Java\Deployment directory (if not present)
  5. Copy the deployment.config, deployment.properties, and exception.sites (if required) to C:\Windows\Sun\Java\Deployment\

Reference for deployment.properties file

https://docs.oracle.com/javase/8/docs/technotes/guides/deploy/properties.html

Reference for Java configuration file

https://docs.oracle.com/javase/8/docs/technotes/guides/install/config.html

How to Uninstall Java 8 Update 281 Silently

  1. Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
  2. Enter one of the following commands:

Java JRE 8 Update 281 (32-bit) Silent Uninstall

MsiExec.exe /x {26A24AE4-039D-4CA4-87B4-2F32180281F0} /qn

Java JRE 8 Update 281 (64-bit) Silent Uninstall

MsiExec.exe /x {26A24AE4-039D-4CA4-87B4-2F64180281F0} /qn

Java JDK 8 Update 281 (32-bit) Silent Uninstall

MsiExec.exe /x {32A3A4F4-B792-11D6-A78A-00B0D0180281} /qn

Java JDK 8 Update 281 (64-bit) Silent Uninstall

MsiExec.exe /x {64A3A4F4-B792-11D6-A78A-00B0D0180281} /qn

Always make sure to test everything in a development environment prior to implementing anything into production. The information in this article is provided “As Is” without warranty of any kind.