# Amazon Corretto 26 Installation Instructions for Windows 10 or Later
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 This topic describes how to install and uninstall Amazon Corretto 26 on a host or container running the Windows 10 or later Windows operating system. 

## Install Amazon Corretto 26
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1.  Download a Windows `.msi` file from the [Downloads](downloads-list.md) page. 

1.  Double-click the .msi file to start the installation wizard. 

1.  Follow the steps in the wizard. 

    You have the option of setting a custom installation path. By default, Amazon Corretto 26 is installed at `C:\Program Files\Amazon Corretto\`. If you set a custom path, make a note of it for the next step. 

1.  Once the install wizard is finished, set the `JAVA_HOME` and `PATH` environment variables. 

   Set `JAVA_HOME` to the installation location, noting that the directory contains the currently-installed version. For example, if the default directory is used for 26.0.0, then set `JAVA_HOME` as `C:\Program Files\Amazon Corretto\jdk26.0.0_35`.

   Add `%JAVA_HOME%\bin` to the current `PATH` variable.

1.  Verify the installation by running **java -version** in a command prompt. You should see the following output.   
**Example**  

   ```
   openjdk version "26.0.0" 2026-03-17 
   OpenJDK Runtime Environment Corretto-26.0.0.35.2 (build 26.0.0+35-FR)
   OpenJDK 64-Bit Server VM Corretto-26.0.0.35.2 (build 26.0.0+35-FR, mixed mode)
   ```

## Uninstall Amazon Corretto 26
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You can uninstall Amazon Corretto 26 by following the standard steps to uninstall an application from Windows.

1.  Open **Programs and Features**. 

1.  Search for **Amazon Corretto 26** and then select it. 

1.  Choose **uninstall**.