Java 17.0.4.1 Silent Install (How-To Guide)

Published on: October 7, 2022 | Last Updated on: January 7, 2023 by

The Java Development Kit, or JDK, is a set of tools for developing Java applications. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of Java 17.0.4.1 from the command line using both EXE & MSI installers.

How to Install Java 17.0.4.1 Silently

Java SE Development Kit 17.0.4.1 (64-bit) Silent Install (EXE)

  1. Navigate to: https://download.oracle.com/java/17/archive/jdk-17.0.4.1_windows-x64_bin.exe
  2. Download the jdk-17.0.4.1_windows-x64_bin.exe to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)
  3. Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
  4. Navigate to the C:\Downloads folder
  5. Enter the following command: jdk-17.0.4.1_windows-x64_bin.exe /s
  6. Press Enter

After a few moments you will find Java entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.

Software Title: Java JDK 17.0.4.1 (64-bit)
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Version: 17.0.4.1
Architecture: x64
Installer Type: EXE
Silent Install Switch: jdk-17.0.4.1_windows-x64_bin.exe /s
Silent Uninstall Switch: MsiExec.exe /x {A2B43423-25AE-511B-9487-A304DCCA672A} /qn
Repair Command: MsiExec.exe /fa {A2B43423-25AE-511B-9487-A304DCCA672A} /qn
Download Link: https://download.oracle.com/java/17/archive/jdk-17.0.4.1_windows-x64_bin.exe
PowerShell Script: https://silentinstallhq.com/java-17-development-kit-install-and-uninstall-powershell/
Detection Script: https://silentinstallhq.com/create-a-custom-detection-script-for-java-17-development-kit-powershell/

Java SE Development Kit 17.0.4.1 (64-bit) Silent Install (MSI)

  1. Navigate to: https://download.oracle.com/java/17/archive/jdk-17.0.4.1_windows-x64_bin.msi
  2. Download the jdk-17.0.4.1_windows-x64_bin.msi to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)
  3. Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
  4. Navigate to the C:\Downloads folder
  5. Enter the following command: MsiExec.exe /i jdk-17.0.4.1_windows-x64_bin.msi /qn
  6. Press Enter

After a few moments you will find Java entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.

Software Title: Java JDK 17.0.4.1 (64-bit)
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Version: 17.0.4.1
Architecture: x64
Installer Type: MSI
Silent Install Switch: MsiExec.exe /i jdk-17.0.4.1_windows-x64_bin.msi /qn
Silent Uninstall Switch: MsiExec.exe /x {A2B43423-25AE-511B-9487-A304DCCA672A} /qn
Repair Command: MsiExec.exe /fa {A2B43423-25AE-511B-9487-A304DCCA672A} /qn
Download Link: https://download.oracle.com/java/17/archive/jdk-17.0.4.1_windows-x64_bin.msi
PowerShell Script: https://silentinstallhq.com/java-17-development-kit-install-and-uninstall-powershell/
Detection Script: https://silentinstallhq.com/create-a-custom-detection-script-for-java-17-development-kit-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 a Java Installation Log File

The Java installers offer 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.

Java JDK 17.0.4.1 (64-bit) Silent Install (EXE) with Logging

jdk-17.0.4.1_windows-x64_bin.exe /s /L C:\Windows\Temp\jdk-17041x64.log

Java JDK 17.0.4.1 (64-bit) Silent Install (MSI) with Logging

MsiExec.exe /i jdk-17.0.4.1_windows-x64_bin.msi /qn /L*v "%WINDIR%\Temp\jdk-17041x64.log"

Disable the Auto Update Feature

Java JDK 17.0.4.1 (64-bit) Silent Install (EXE) with Auto Update Disabled

jdk-17.0.4.1_windows-x64_bin.exe /s AUTO_UPDATE=0 Option 1
jdk-17.0.4.1_windows-x64_bin.exe /s AUTO_UPDATE=Disable Option 2

Suppress End User License Agreement (EULA)

Java JDK 17.0.4.1 (64-bit) Silent Install (EXE) with EULA Suppressed

jdk-17.0.4.1_windows-x64_bin.exe /s EULA=0 Option 1
jdk-17.0.4.1_windows-x64_bin.exe /s EULA=Disable Option 2

Change Default Installation Directory (First Time Installs Only)

You can change the default installation directory by using the following command line parameters. In this example, I’m installing Java to “C:\Java”

Java JDK 17.0.4.1 64-bit (EXE)

jdk-17.0.4.1_windows-x64_bin.exe /s INSTALLDIR=C:\Java

Exclude Java Start Menu Items

Java JDK 17.0.4.1 (64-bit) Silent Install (EXE) with Start Menu Items Excluded

jdk-17.0.4.1_windows-x64_bin.exe /s NOSTARTMENU=1 Option 1
jdk-17.0.4.1_windows-x64_bin.exe /s NOSTARTMENU=Enable Option 2

Suppress Java Reboot

Java JDK 17.0.4.1 (64-bit) Silent Install (EXE) with No Reboot

jdk-17.0.4.1_windows-x64_bin.exe /s REBOOT=0 Option 1
jdk-17.0.4.1_windows-x64_bin.exe /s REBOOT=Disable Option 2

Disable Java Web Analytics

Java JDK 17.0.4.1 (64-bit) Silent Install (EXE) with Web Analytics Disabled