How to Download and Install OpenJDK 11 on Windows 10

Quick guide to download and install OpenJDK 11 on Windows. - OpenJDK Community Version

What is OpenJDK

OpenJDK is the short form of Open Java Development Kit similar to Oracle's Java Development Kit used to develop Java Applications. Main difference between Oracle JDK and OpenJDK is that OpenJDK is free for all while Oracle Java Development Kit or Oracle JDK requires commercial license. For more details refer openjdk vs oracle jdk

If you want to know more about OpenJDK, you can go through Open Java Development Kit Quick guide.

Note: To uninstall previously installed OpenJDK please refer Uninstall OpenJDK Windows

Release Date:

OpenJDK 11 was released on September 25th, 2018, and is now widely available for download. It has since become the default version of Java for many operating systems and platforms.

Features:

OpenJDK 11 comes packed with a wide range of new features and enhancements. Some of the key features include:

Enhanced performance: OpenJDK 11 comes with improved garbage collection and class data sharing, which makes it faster and more efficient than previous versions. This means that Java applications running on OpenJDK 11 will perform better and have better responsiveness.
Improved security: OpenJDK 11 introduces several security enhancements, including support for TLS 1.3, stronger cryptographic algorithms, and more. These enhancements make it a must-have for businesses that handle sensitive data and information.
New APIs and features: OpenJDK 11 includes several new APIs and features that make it easier to develop Java applications. For example, it introduces the concept of dynamic class-file constants, which allows for more efficient and streamlined code. It also includes new features such as the HTTP Client API, which simplifies the development of HTTP-based client applications.

Documentation:

OpenJDK 11 comes with comprehensive documentation that covers all aspects of Java development. The documentation includes detailed information on how to install, configure, and use OpenJDK 11, as well as code examples and API documentation.

Security Updates and Support:

OpenJDK 11 is actively supported by Oracle and the Java community, which means that it receives regular security updates and bug fixes. These updates are critical for businesses that need to protect sensitive data and information.

Bug Fixes:

OpenJDK 11 comes with several bug fixes that address issues found in previous versions of Java. These fixes ensure that Java applications are more stable and reliable than ever before.

Step #1: Download

There are many OpenJDK vendors out there in the market ( here is the OpenJDK Vendors List ), you can download OpenJDK from AdoptOpenJDK, Redhat OpenJDK, Zulu OpenJDK or from Community OpenJDK.

Below are the steps to download and install Community OpenJDK. If you would like to install OpenJDK from other vendors please refer :

Download and install Community OpenJDK

Unlike Oracle JDK or AdoptOpenJDK, community OpenJDK 11 doesn't provide any executables (windows .exe files ) for easy installation. This might make the OpenJDK 11 installation on Windows bit difficult for newbies. To install windows OpenJDK 11, all you have to do is, Download the latest OpenJDK 11 zip/tar file and unzip to a convenient directory on you windows machine. Set the path to downloaded OpenJDK 11 bin directory in the Path Variable.

Here is the step by step procedure to download and install the latest OpenJDK 11 on Windows 10 / Windows 8 / Windows 7.

Go to https://jdk.java.net/

Click on Reference Implementation - OpenJDK 11.

Download the zip / tar distributions based on your operating system

Build 10 (2019/7/16):

Linux/x64 tar.gz (sha256)
macOS/x64 tar.gz (sha256)
Windows/x64 zip (sha256)

Step #2: Install

Extract the downloaded zip / tar file to your convenient directory.

Example on windows: C:\Avi\tools\jdk-11

Step #3: Configure

Based on your operating system, set the OpenJDK 11 bin path in the environment path

On windows follow the below steps to set the OpenJDK 11 classpath

Edit the windows system environment variable

Edit the windows system environment PATH variable

Step #4: Verify

Once the OpenJDK 11 Download and installation is complete, we can verify the installed OpenJDK 11 version using Command Prompt.

Click on Windows Search Button and type cmd and then click on command prompt shortcut.
Go to command prompt and type java -version
The above command prints the OpenJDK 11 version you installed.


			Java -version

Verify the installed OpenJDK 11 version on windows

Step #5: OpenJDK Known Issues

Note: Here is the list of OpenJDK known-issues OpenJDK Known Issues

Redhat OpenJDK installation, Click here to read more.

Install RedHat OpenJDK 11 on Windows 10

AdoptOpenJDK installation, Click here to read more.

Install AdoptOpenJDK 11 on Windows 10

Here is the quick video tutorial that demonstrates how to Download and Install OpenJDK 11 on Windows 10.


			
			
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How to Download and Install Red Hat OpenJDK 11 on windows

Unlike community OpenJDK, Red Hat provides OpenJDK build in executable as well as zipped format for easy installation on windows. To install Red Hat OpenJDK 11 on windows, all you have to do is, Download the latest version of Red Hat OpenJDK 11 MSI/ZIP file ( example jdk-11.0.6-x64 ZIP or jdk-11.0.6-x64 MSI) from Red hat official site. If you have downloaded OpenJDK 11 MSI, go ahead and install the MSI like any other windows installations and if you have downloaded the ZIP version, unzip the OpenJDK 11 to a convenient directory on you windows machine. Set the path to downloaded OpenJDK 11's bin directory in the Path Variable.

Here is the step by step procedure to install the latest Red Hat OpenJDK 11 on Windows 10 / Windows 8 / Windows 7.

Go to Red Had OpenJDK 11 Download page.https://developers.redhat.com/products/openjdk/download

Click on the required version of Red Hat OpenJDK 11

Download the ZIP windows distributions

Download Red Hat OpenJDK 11 to any directory on windows

Extract the downloaded zip file to your convenient directory.
Example on windows: C:\Avi\tools\

Now copy the Red Hat OpenJDK 11 bin path C:\Avi\tools\java-11-openjdk-11.0.6.10-2.windows.redhat.x86_64\bin and set the Red Hat OpenJDK 11 bin path in the environment path

On windows follow the below steps to set the Red Hat OpenJDK 11 classpath

C:\Avi\tools\java-11-openjdk-11.0.6.10-2.windows.redhat.x86_64\bin


			Java -version

Verify the installed Red Hat OpenJDK 11 version on windows

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How to Download and Install AdoptOpenJDK 11 on windows

AdoptOpenJDK provides an open and reproducible build and test system for OpenJDK source across multiple platforms. AdoptOpenJDK provides OpenJDK binaries for the Java ecosystem.

Here is the step by step procedure to install the latest AdoptOpenJDK on Windows 10 / Windows 8 / Windows 7.

Go to AdoptOpenJDK Download page.https://adoptopenjdk.net/installation.html#installers

Click on the AdoptOpenJDK installer packages based on your Operating system.

Windows MSI installer packages
macOS PKG installer packages
Linux RPM and DEB installer packages

Download the ZIP windows distributions

Download AdoptOpenJDK to any directory on windows

Extract the downloaded zip file to your convenient directory.
Example on windows: C:\Avi\tools\

Now copy the AdoptOpenJDK bin path C:\Avi\tools\java-11-openjdk-11.0.6.10-2.windows.redhat.x86_64\bin and set the AdoptOpenJDK bin path in the environment path

On windows follow the below steps to set the OpenJDK 11 classpath

C:\Avi\tools\java-11-openjdk-11.0.6.10-2.windows.redhat.x86_64\bin


			Java -version

Verify the installed AdoptOpenJDK version on windows

Install AdoptOpenJDK on Windows 2000 Install AdoptOpenJDK on Windows Vista

Click checkout the video tutorial