By default, the installer places the files in: C:\Program Files\Java\jdk-17\
Press the , type "environment variables" , and select Edit the system environment variables .
https://download.oracle.com/java/17/latest/jdk-17_windows-x64_bin.exe jdk17windowsx64binexe link
The Oracle Java SE Development Kit 17 Setup wizard will open. Click .
Navigate to your Downloads folder and double-click the jdk-17_windows-x64_bin.exe file. If you see a User Account Control (UAC) prompt asking for permission to make changes, click Yes . By default, the installer places the files in:
| Feature | Oracle JDK | Microsoft Build of OpenJDK | Eclipse Temurin (Adoptium) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Yes, but with specific license terms. | Yes, completely free and open-source under the GPLv2+CE license. | Yes, completely free and open-source, supported by the Eclipse Foundation. | | Primary Installer Type | .exe (Graphical Wizard) and .msi (Enterprise). | .msi (Microsoft Installer) and a .zip archive for manual extraction. | .msi (Microsoft Installer) and .exe (Graphical Wizard). | | Best For | Developers needing the official reference implementation or specific Oracle features. | Developers on Windows or using Azure, seeking tight integration with Microsoft tools. | Most general-purpose developers, especially those who prefer a truly free, open-source, and community-supported LTS distribution. |
java -version javac -version
By using the official installer, you bypass the manual hassle of extracting ZIP files and ensure that the Java Virtual Machine is correctly integrated into your Windows environment.
Oracle provides the commercial build of Java. It is free for development and production use under the Oracle No-Fee Terms and Conditions (NFTC) license, though you should verify compliance for large-scale enterprise environments. Oracle Java Downloads Navigate to your Downloads folder and double-click the