policytool.exe: which program is it?
policytool.exe is a program file that 5 Windows programs install, the best known being Java 8. The list below names each one with its publisher and install folder.
| App | Publisher | Latest version | Default install folder |
|---|---|---|---|
 Java 8 | Oracle Corporation | 8.0.5110.32 | — |
 Amazon Corretto JRE 8 | Amazon | 1.8.0.504 | — |
 Eclipse Temurin JRE with Hotspot 8 | Eclipse Adoptium | 8.0.504.1 | — |
 IBM Semeru Runtime Open Edition (JRE) 8 | Semeru | 8.0.504.5 | — |
| Azul Zulu JRE 8 | Azul Systems, Inc. | 8.98.0.107 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Is policytool.exe safe?
policytool.exe is a normal part of Java 8 when it sits in the program's install folder and carries the publisher's digital signature. A file with the same name in another folder can be something else: check its signature and hash.
Where is policytool.exe located?
In the program's install folder, which the installer chooses; winget puts portable programs under %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\WinGet\Packages.
How do I remove policytool.exe?
Uninstall Java 8 through Settings → Apps or with winget; the uninstaller removes policytool.exe with it. Deleting the file alone leaves the rest of the program behind.