Java is one of those things that you don’t need to download until the moment you do. Most computer users will go about their business without having to download Java for Windows.

The Java JDK (Java Development Kit) is a software development environment that creates Java applications.

If you want to download and install Java JDK 18 on Windows 11/10 computer, you will also have to set up a Path in Environment Variable.

There are three simple ways to set JAVA_HOME in Windows. This tutorial shows you how to do it manually, from the command line and through the installer.

Here's how to download Minecraft and install on PC, whether you're looking for the original Java version or Minecraft for Windows.

Rather than enrolling in a dedicated beta program, Minecraft: Java Edition allows you to select a slice of pre-release software for you to try.