Microsoft OpenJDK 11: Download, Installation and Comparison | Guide

OpenJDK Developers Guide

Quick guide to download and install Microsoft OpenJDK on Windows.


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



Java is a popular programming language used to develop web applications, desktop applications, and mobile apps. One of the most important components of Java is the Java Development Kit (JDK), which includes a set of tools necessary for developing and running Java applications.

Microsoft OpenJDK 11 is a popular JDK alternative that offers many benefits over other JDK options. In this article, we will cover how to download, install, and compare Microsoft OpenJDK 11 with OpenJDK.



Step #1: Downloading Microsoft OpenJDK 11


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 microsoft OpenJDK. If you would like to install OpenJDK from other vendors please refer :


Download and install Microsoft OpenJDK



To install windows OpenJDK, all you have to do is, Download the latest Microsoft OpenJDK 11 zip/tar file and unzip to a convenient directory on you windows machine. Set the path to downloaded Microsoft OpenJDK 11 bin directory in the Path Variable.


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

  1. Go to https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/java/openjdk/download

  2. Under Generally-available (GA) builds section you will find the Generally-available packages files as shown below


    3. OpenJDK 11.0.11 builds



    Download and install microsoft OpenJDK 11


    OpenJDK 16.0.01 builds



    Download and install microsoft OpenJDK 16

  3. Download the zip / tar / msi distributions of you choice from the above build list.


    4. OpenJDK 11.0.11 binaries:


    Platform Type Download Link
    Linux x64 tar.gz microsoft-jdk-11.0.11.9.1-linux-x64.tar
    macOS x64 tar.gz microsoft-jdk-11.0.11.9.1-macos-x64.tar.gz
    macOS x64 pkg microsoft-jdk-11.0.11.9.1-macos-x64.pkg
    Windows x64 zip microsoft-jdk-11.0.11.9.1-windows-x64.zip
    Windows x64 msi microsoft-jdk-11.0.11.9.1-windows-x64.msi


    OpenJDK 16.0.01 binaries:


    Platform Type Download Link
    Linux x64 tar.gz microsoft-jdk-16.0.01-linux-x64.tar
    macOS x64 tar.gz microsoft-jdk-16.0.01-macos-x64.tar.gz
    macOS x64 pkg microsoft-jdk-16.0.01-macos-x64.pkg
    Windows x64 zip microsoft-jdk-16.0.01-windows-x64.zip
    Windows x64 msi microsoft-jdk-16.0.01-windows-x64.msi



    Step #2: Installing Microsoft OpenJDK 11



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


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

    6. Extract OpenJDK 11 and copy bin path

    Step #3: Configure


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


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


    8. Copy the extracted OpenJDK 11's bin path
    C:\Avi\tools\jdk-11\bin

    Go System Properties and then to Edit the system environmental variables and Click on Environment Variables.
    Edit the windows system environment variable
    Edit the path variable

    Edit the windows system environment PATH variable
    Add path variable if its not already added and click OK to finish

    Add the OpenJDK 11 bin path


    Step #4: Verify


    Once the Microsoft OpenJDK Download and installation is complete, we can verify the installed OpenJDK 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 version you installed.

    Java -version

    Verify the installed OpenJDK 11 version on windows
    Congratulations !!! Now you have installed microsoft OpenJDK 11 Successfully.

    Microsoft OpenJDK vs OpenJDK



    Microsoft OpenJDK is a high-performance, production-ready distribution of OpenJDK that is optimized for Windows Server and Azure. It offers several benefits over other JDK options, including improved performance, reliability, and security. In addition, it provides automatic updates and long-term support, making it an excellent choice for enterprise-level applications.



    Feature Microsoft OpenJDK OpenJDK
    License GPLv2 with classpath exception GPLv2 with classpath exception
    Long-term support Yes, with automatic updates No official long-term support
    Optimization Optimized for Windows Server and Azure Not optimized for any specific platform
    Security Regular security updates and bug fixes Regular security updates and bug fixes
    Tools and Features Includes Azure-specific tools and features Includes a standard set of Java tools and features
    Integration with Azure Seamless integration with Azure services May require additional configuration for Azure integration
    Community Support Official support from Microsoft Community-driven support
    Platform Support Windows, Linux, and macOS Windows, Linux, and macOS
    Installation Process Simple installation process for Windows and Linux Standard installation process for all platforms
    Versioning Aligned with Oracle's JDK release cycle Aligned with OpenJDK's release cycle


    Step #6: 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.




    Read Next:



    OpenJDK On Mac



    OpenJDK On Ubuntu




    OpenJDK On Debian

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