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Last updated Feb 18, 2026

Argument Descriptions for the ScreenScrapeJavaSupport Tool

The ScreenScrapeJavaSupport tool can be used to install or remove the Java extension from all fixed drives, default, or custom Java locations. Whenever you uninstall the Java extension with this tool, its path is kept track of, unless removed with the /forget argument.

To use the tool launch an elevated instance of the Command Prompt and navigate to the tool location by using the cd C:\Program Files\UiPath\Studio\UiPath\JavaSupport command. You can use it with the following arguments:

Argument

Description

/install

  • ScreenScrapeJavaSupport.exe /install
  • ScreenScrapeJavaSupport.exe /install /jrepath "C:\Business drivers\Java\jre1.8.0_181\bin"
  • ScreenScrapeJavaSupport.exe /install /default
  • ScreenScrapeJavaSupport.exe /install /allDrives
  • ScreenScrapeJavaSupport.exe /install /silent

/uninstall

  • ScreenScrapeJavaSupport.exe /uninstall
  • ScreenScrapeJavaSupport.exe /uninstall /jrepath "C:\Business drivers\Java\jre1.8.0_181\bin"
  • ScreenScrapeJavaSupport.exe /uninstall /allDrives
  • ScreenScrapeJavaSupport.exe /uninstall /silent

/jrepath “<path>”

  • ScreenScrapeJavaSupport.exe /install /jrepath "C:\Business drivers\Java\jre1.8.0_181\bin"
  • ScreenScrapeJavaSupport.exe /uninstall /jrepath "C:\Business drivers\Java\jre1.8.0_181\bin"
  • ScreenScrapeJavaSupport.exe /forget /jrepath "C:\Business drivers\Java\jre1.8.0_181\bin"
  • ScreenScrapeJavaSupport.exe /status /jrepath "C:\Business drivers\Java\jre1.8.0_181\bin"

/allDrives

Autodetects Java installations on all fixed drives. Valid with the /install and /uninstall commands.

/default

Autodetects 32-bit and 64-bit Java installations in Program Files folders. Valid with the /install and /uninstall commands.

/silent

Turns off all message boxes. Valid with the /install and /uninstall commands.

/forget

Forgets all the location where the Java extension was installed. Valid with the /jrepath “<path>” command.

/status

Offers details about each installed Java version, as well as a cumulative status of all the installed Java versions. Displays the default 32-bit and 64-bit Java installations if present on the system. Shows the history of uninstalled Java versions (if the /forget parameter was not used for any of them). Valid with the /jrepath "<path>" command.

/scan

  • ScreenScrapeJavaSupport.exe /scan

/help

  • ScreenScrapeJavaSupport.exe /help

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