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The microsoft openjdk tag on WindowsForum.com covers installing and configuring Microsoft's build of OpenJDK on Windows. The available discussion focuses on a practical Windows 11 and Windows 10 walkthrough: installing OpenJDK 21 with WinGet, setting the JAVA_HOME environment variable to the JDK root folder, and adding %JAVA_HOME%\bin to the system Path. It also stresses verifying both the Java runtime and the javac compiler rather than assuming a successful install means Windows is using the intended Java version. This makes the tag useful for developers and IT staff setting up a Java development environment on supported Windows releases.
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    Install Microsoft OpenJDK 21 on Windows 11/10 Using WinGet: Set JAVA_HOME, Path and Verify Java

    Install a JDK with winget install --id Microsoft.OpenJDK.21 --exact --source winget, set JAVA_HOME to the installed JDK’s root folder, and add %JAVA_HOME%\bin to Path. This guide covers Windows 11 and Windows 10 version 1809 or later, the minimum Windows 10 version supported by WinGet. You will...