Getting Java and JavaFX Set Up from Scratch

On this page, I’ll walk you through how to fully install Java and JavaFX, and make sure everything is working by running a simple JavaFX project at the end.

Step 1: Uninstall Any Old Versions of Java

If you already have Java installed, we need to remove it first. This avoids version conflicts and keeps things clean.

Use this link to download the official Uninstall Java Tool and follow the steps to remove any old JDK (Java Development Kit) versions from your computer.

Step 2 - Download JDK 22

Now that your old version is removed, it’s time to install the latest one. Let's install JDK 22. Go to this link to download the JDK 22.