JDK-8006112 : Need to add "Java" items to Windows Start Menu
  • Type: Backport
  • Backport of: JDK-7086516
  • Component: install
  • Sub-Component: install
  • Affected Version: 8
  • Priority: P2
  • Status: Closed
  • Resolution: Fixed
  • Submitted: 2013-01-11
  • Updated: 2014-08-07
  • Resolved: 2013-02-04
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JDK 7 JDK 8
7u40 b14Fixed 8Fixed
Comments
Added to 7u40 release notes: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/7u40-relnotes-2004172.html
07-08-2014

pit-verified in 7u14 b14 PIT
07-02-2013

We need to back port Java Start Menu items to 7u12.
11-01-2013