Amazon Corretto is a no-cost, multiplatform, production-ready distribution of the Open Java Development Kit (OpenJDK). This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of Amazon Corretto from the command line using the MSI installer.
How to Install Amazon Corretto Silently
Amazon Corretto 15 (64-bit) Silent Install (MSI)
- Download the Amazon Corretto 15 (64-bit) Installer
- Download the MSI to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Navigate to the C:\Downloads folder
- Enter the following command: MsiExec.exe /i amazon-corretto-15.x.y.z-windows-x64.msi /qn
- Press Enter
After a few moments you should see the Amazon Corretto entries in the Installation Directory and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | Amazon Corretto 15 (x64) |
| Vendor: | Amazon |
| Version: | 15.x |
| Architecture: | 64-bit |
| Installer Type: | MSI |
| Silent Install Switch: | |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | |
| Repair Command: | |
| Download Link: | https://corretto.aws/downloads/latest/amazon-corretto-15-x64-windows-jdk.msi |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/amazon-corretto-15-install-and-uninstall-powershell/ |
Amazon Corretto 11 (32-bit) Silent Install (MSI)
- Download the Amazon Corretto 11 (32-bit) Installer
- Download the MSI to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Navigate to the C:\Downloads folder
- Enter the following command: MsiExec.exe /i amazon-corretto-11.x.y.z-windows-x86.msi /qn
- Press Enter
After a few moments you should see the Amazon Corretto entries in the Installation Directory and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | Amazon Corretto 11 (x86) |
| Vendor: | Amazon |
| Version: | 11.x |
| Architecture: | 32-bit |
| Installer Type: | MSI |
| Silent Install Switch: | MsiExec.exe /i amazon-corretto-11.x.y.z-windows-x86.msi /qn |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | MsiExec.exe /x amazon-corretto-11.x.y.z-windows-x86.msi /qn |
| Repair Command: | MsiExec.exe /fa amazon-corretto-11.x.y.z-windows-x86.msi /qn |
| Download Link: | https://corretto.aws/downloads/latest/amazon-corretto-11-x86-windows-jdk.msi |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/amazon-corretto-11-install-and-uninstall-powershell/ |
Amazon Corretto 11 (64-bit) Silent Install (MSI)
- Download the Amazon Corretto 11 (64-bit) Installer
- Download the MSI to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Navigate to the C:\Downloads folder
- Enter the following command: MsiExec.exe /i amazon-corretto-11.x.y.z-windows-x64.msi /qn
- Press Enter
After a few moments you should see the Amazon Corretto entries in the Installation Directory and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | Amazon Corretto 11 (x64) |
| Vendor: | Amazon |
| Version: | 11.x |
| Architecture: | 64-bit |
| Installer Type: | MSI |
| Silent Install Switch: | |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | |
| Repair Command: | |
| Download Link: | https://corretto.aws/downloads/latest/amazon-corretto-11-x64-windows-jdk.msi |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/amazon-corretto-11-install-and-uninstall-powershell/ |
Amazon Corretto 8 (32-bit) Silent Install (MSI)
- Download the Amazon Corretto 8 (32-bit) Installer
- Download the MSI to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Navigate to the C:\Downloads folder
- Enter the following command: MsiExec.exe /i amazon-corretto-8.x.y.z-windows-x86.msi /qn
- Press Enter
After a few moments you should see the Amazon Corretto entries in the Installation Directory and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | Amazon Corretto 8 (x86) |
| Vendor: | Amazon |
| Version: | 1.8.x |
| Architecture: | 32-bit |
| Installer Type: | MSI |
| Silent Install Switch: | |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | |
| Repair Command: | |
| Download Link: | https://corretto.aws/downloads/latest/amazon-corretto-8-x86-windows-jdk.msi |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/amazon-corretto-8-install-and-uninstall-powershell/ |
Amazon Corretto 8 (64-bit) Silent Install (MSI)
- Download the Amazon Corretto 8 (64-bit) Installer
- Download the MSI to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Navigate to the C:\Downloads folder
- Enter the following command: MsiExec.exe /i amazon-corretto-8.x.y.z-windows-x64.msi /qn
- Press Enter
After a few moments you should see the Amazon Corretto entries in the Installation Directory and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | Amazon Corretto 8 (x64) |
| Vendor: | Amazon |
| Version: | 1.8.x |
| Architecture: | 64-bit |
| Installer Type: | MSI |
| Silent Install Switch: | |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | |
| Repair Command: | |
| Download Link: | https://corretto.aws/downloads/latest/amazon-corretto-8-x64-windows-jdk.msi |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/amazon-corretto-8-install-and-uninstall-powershell/ |
The information above provides a quick overview of the software title, vendor, silent install, and silent uninstall switches. The download links provided take you directly to the vendors website. Continue reading if you are interested in additional details and configurations.
Additional Configurations
Create an Installation Log File
The Amazon Corretto installer offers the option to generate a log file during installation to assist with troubleshooting should any problems arise. You can use the following commands to create a verbose log file with details about the installation.
Amazon Corretto 15 (64-bit) Silent Install with Logging
MsiExec.exe /i amazon-corretto-15.x.y.z-windows-x64.msi /qn /L*v "%WINDIR%\Temp\AmazonCorretto15-Install.log" |
Amazon Corretto 11 (32-bit) Silent Install with Logging
MsiExec.exe /i amazon-corretto-11.x.y.z-windows-x86.msi /qn /L*v "%WINDIR%\Temp\AmazonCorretto11x86-Install.log" |
Amazon Corretto 11 (64-bit) Silent Install with Logging
MsiExec.exe /i amazon-corretto-11.x.y.z-windows-x64.msi /qn /L*v "%WINDIR%\Temp\AmazonCorretto11x64-Install.log" |
Amazon Corretto 8 (32-bit) Silent Install with Logging
MsiExec.exe /i amazon-corretto-8.x.y.z-windows-x86.msi /qn /L*v "%WINDIR%\Temp\AmazonCorretto8x86-Install.log" |
Amazon Corretto 8 (64-bit) Silent Install with Logging
MsiExec.exe /i amazon-corretto-8.x.y.z-windows-x64.msi /qn /L*v "%WINDIR%\Temp\AmazonCorretto8x64-Install.log" |
How to Uninstall Amazon Corretto Silently
Check out the Amazon Corretto Uninstall (All Versions) | PowerShell post for a scripted solution.
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Enter one of the following commands:
| Version | Amazon Corretto 15 Silent Uninstall String |
15.0.2.7 (x64) | MsiExec.exe /x {B6B474AE-C914-46A8-965A-63FFB13337B9} /qn |
15.0.1.9 (x64) | MsiExec.exe /x {F74B1857-AD19-493E-9282-C36B1865FF40} /qn |
15.0.0.36 (x64) | MsiExec.exe /x {EC43986B-57FB-490A-BA19-74542EA4ABFA} /qn |
| Version | Amazon Corretto 11 Silent Uninstall String |
11.0.10.9 (x86) | MsiExec.exe /x {7A20E2CA-2E78-46A1-96BC-FAC90C353553} /qn |
11.0.10.9 (x64) | MsiExec.exe /x {4D099EEF-5AE5-4128-8FAE-B89BB9033BC2} /qn |
11.0.9.12 (x64) | MsiExec.exe /x {27E9C27B-F770-41C6-A624-64E1768988F7} /qn |
11.0.9.11 (x64) | MsiExec.exe /x {1FA2AF40-D3D3-442C-8FC9-8536782A3C43} /qn |
11.0.8.10 (x64) | MsiExec.exe /x {D709E482-E4A3-4DA3-8B07-49279AB2B154} /qn |
11.0.7.10 (x64) | MsiExec.exe /x {6B99B794-0612-4841-BC11-C09DEB8AA0C6} /qn |
11.0.6.10 (x64) | MsiExec.exe /x {F8D0022C-B409-42FE-9124-CDE4F2F487E0} /qn |
11.0.5.10 (x64) | MsiExec.exe /x {EBE962F6-52B3-47F5-AD50-86C578771294} /qn |
11.0.4.10 (x64) | MsiExec.exe /x {92A28DA8-5130-4692-9C9D-1988B50E2964} /qn |
| Version | Amazon Corretto 8 Silent Uninstall String |
1.8.0.282 (x86) | MsiExec.exe /x {5B0B1D92-F6C7-4F62-BD3A-A399CF3BC3B5} /qn |
1.8.0.282 (x64) | MsiExec.exe /x {86937BD5-637D-498D-865B-24D6200823C4} /qn |
1.8.0.275 (x86) | MsiExec.exe /x {AE66A3F7-6201-45C1-8513-CEFDB99BAFF6} /qn |
1.8.0.275 (x64) | MsiExec.exe /x {25CD89D1-1F49-4519-AC2F-A894C1C2C6A6} /qn |
1.8.0.272 (x86) | MsiExec.exe /x {FE8BA696-E88C-4B5F-A7F7-896C81B8F876} /qn |
1.8.0.272 (x86) | MsiExec.exe /x {981E3643-4A4F-46C0-ABB8-86B81DB482B4} /qn |
1.8.0.272 (x64) | MsiExec.exe /x {310A870D-795B-42B8-9678-39052F59C030} /qn |
1.8.0.272 (x64) | MsiExec.exe /x {8658848B-984C-4D13-8BAB-E5606A53D672} /qn |
1.8.0.265 (x86) | MsiExec.exe /x {EDEA4178-BF8F-437E-9BFB-FF9E54FFBA65} /qn |
1.8.0.265 (x64) | MsiExec.exe /x {34BA22C1-B039-4A80-BFDE-EAE73399775A} /qn |
1.8.0.262 (x86) | MsiExec.exe /x {EA130FC5-A559-453F-ACBD-A63ADB51AF17} /qn |
1.8.0.262 (x64) | MsiExec.exe /x {034E29DC-D376-44B0-89BC-734C89E7DA65} /qn |
1.8.0.252 (x86) | MsiExec.exe /x {4518F0D0-CA47-41C6-B27C-60E437CB0AF6} /qn |
1.8.0.252 (x64) | MsiExec.exe /x {8DDBA78C-88C1-41BC-9D05-EAF8DAAFE489} /qn |
1.8.0.242 (x86) | MsiExec.exe /x {08D52490-11D5-4AB6-9472-5B17753EBB0C} /qn |
1.8.0.242 (x64) | MsiExec.exe /x {8BF922E3-0F95-4DAE-9596-ABAB1F1F704A} /qn |
1.8.0.232 (x86) | MsiExec.exe /x {C35CAD3E-3CAD-4CB7-A0AA-84959ACA8749} /qn |
1.8.0.232 (x64) | MsiExec.exe /x {7F763C04-3B50-44A0-9F34-C983F1C26664} /qn |
1.8.0.222 (x86) | MsiExec.exe /x {553E2E86-C534-41E0-AAD2-CA6C2C5FBEAE} /qn |
1.8.0.222 (x64) | MsiExec.exe /x {8168B8BD-DAA3-4361-A083-A243F063CC08} /qn |
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