Uninstall Java on Windows 11

Overview

In this tutorial, we will learn the steps involved to uninstall Java on Windows 11 operating system. The uninstall steps depend on the install method.

Installed through Java/JDK installer
Installed through JDK compressed archive Package

Side note: We can just change the JAVA_HOME to point the another Java install on the machine. There is no need to uninstall Java on the machine if your are switching JDKs.

Below are the steps to uninstall Java from the machine.

Uninstall Java

These steps are applicable for Java/JDK installed using installer.

Open Control Panel

Control Panel >> Programs >> Programs and Features screen

Check for Java JDK program entry in this screen.

Select the Java SE Development Kit <version> and click on the Uninstall link.

Uninstall Java Windows 11

This will launch the uninstaller. Click on Yes button to uninstall the JDK.

JDK Uninstall Wizard Windows 11

Remove environment variables set during Java install process. See below for the instructions to remove system variables.

That’ it. Java or JDK would be uninstalled from the Windows 11 machine.

Uninstall Package

The below steps are applicable if Java / JDK was installed using the compressed archive package on the machine.

Remove JDK directory

Locate the Java JDK home directory and right click on the folder. Delete the Java home directory.

Click on the delete Trash can icon in the context-sensitive menu.

Windows 11 Java Directory Remove

Remove System Variables

Remove the JAVA_HOME environment system variable

Click on the Search icon in the Taskbar.
Search for environment variables in the Search bar. Click the Edit the system environment variables link.

Edit System Variables Windows 11

Open System properties. Click on the Environment Variables… button
In the system variables remove the JAVA_HOME variable. Select JAVA_HOME entry and click on the Delete button.

Delete JAVA_HOME variable Windows 11