https://bugs.winehq.org/show_bug.cgi?id=40821
--- Comment #18 from Max Lemieux max.lemieux@gmail.com --- Can confirm workaround - setting Windows version to XP and running installer with "/s" switch for silent install, Internet Explorer 8 32-bit now passes test at https://www.java.com/en/download/installed.jsp.
Workaround documented by noa_body at https://appdb.winehq.org/objectManager.php?sClass=version&iId=31528