# Amazon Corretto 26 Guide on Windows
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The topics in this section describe installation instructions for Amazon Corretto 26 on the Windows operating system. Windows builds are supported on versions 10 and later, Server 2016, Server 2019, and Server 2022.

**Topics**
+ [Amazon Corretto 26 Installation Instructions for Windows 10 or Later](windows-install.md)

# 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**.