How to download and install Java JDK on Windows 11/10
Here are the steps to install JDK (Java Development Kit) on Windows 11/10 computer systems:
1] Check your Computer Compatibility
Before installing JDK, it’s imperative to check whether your computer is compatible with the JDK version. JDK is compatible with Windows 11/10/8/7, but you need to be running the 64-bit version of the OS. Check if your system runs on the 32-bit or 64-bit OS, and then you can install JDK if you are on 64-it OS. If your system is 32-bit you need to either upgrade your system or go with a different version of JDK that supports 32-bit architecture. Once you have verified that your system is compatible with JDK, let’s go straight to the process of downloading the JDK installer in Windows 11/10.
2] Install JDK on the computer
To install the latest version of Java JDK, follow the below process. Once done, you have completed half of the process, i.e., download and install JDK in Windows 11/10. However, you still have to set up a path variable for it. So, follow the next steps to do it.
3] Set up a Path in Environment Variable
In the above steps, you have checked your system and downloaded java JDK for your OS. You need to set up a path in Environment Variable to get things up and running. So, follow the below steps to perform this task.
Press the Window key to open the Search menuNow, type View advanced system settings and open the first resultOn the System Properties page, go to the Advanced tabThen, click on the Environment Variables buttonGo to the System variable section, select the path variable and click on the Edit buttonNext, click on the New button on the rightCopy the below JDK bin folder path and past it over here (For JDK version 18)
C:\Program Files\Java\jdk-18.0.2\bin
It may differ on your computer if you have changed the location earlier during the installation process, so make sure to verify it onceClick the OK button after past the bin folder pathAgain go to the Environment Variable page and click on the New button in the System variablesNow, on the New System Variable page set the Variable name which you wantCopy the below path and past it to the Variable value (For JDK version 18)
C:\Program Files\Java\jdk-18.0.2
And click on OK
That’s it, Java JDK has been installed on your computer now you can start working on it right away. Also read: How to set Java_HOME in Windows
4] Check for JDK installation
Many users have doubts and want to check whether the JDK is installed on their computer or not. If you also want to check, follow the below steps
Click on the Windows icon and just type cmd in the search barOpen the Command Prompt and type the below command and hit Enter
If the Command Prompt lists the version number along with other relevant information, you have JDK installed on the computerBut, if you receive a response that Java is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program, or batch file, it means that you don’t have JDK installed yet. In this case, you need to uninstall JDK first and install it again by following the above steps
How do I update my JDK to the latest version?
Follow the below steps to update JDK to the latest version. Also read: Understand and Manage Java settings in Windows
How do I check my version of Java?
Follow the below steps to check the version of Java JDK version. You can also use Taskbar search and search for About Java and click on the result to see the Java version. Also read: Java Virtual Machine Launcher Error, Could not create the Java Virtual Machine.
