: The default directory is typically C:\Program Files\Java\jdk-17 . You may change this, but ensure you note the location for the next steps.
: By default, the installer settles into your system under a directory like C:\Program Files\Java\jdk-17.0.17 . jdk-17.0.17 windows-x64 bin.exe
Find your downloaded jdk-17.0.17_windows-x64_bin.exe (note: official Oracle filenames typically use underscores, like jdk-17_windows-x64_bin.exe ). like jdk-17_windows-x64_bin.exe ).