How to Install Eclipse on Windows 10/11 (2026) | Step-by-Step Guide

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If you are a student learning Java desktop applications or Java web applications, Eclipse is one of the most popular and free IDEs available.

This guide explains how to install Eclipse on Windows 10 or Windows 11 step by step in a very simple way.

Step 1: Download Eclipse Installer

  1. Open your web browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, etc.).
  2. Go to the official Eclipse website:
    https://www.eclipse.org/downloads/
  3. Click on Download.
  4. Select Download x86_64 and click Download.
  5. The file eclipse-inst-jre-win64.exe will start downloading.

Step 2: Run the Installer

  1. Go to your Downloads folder.
  2. Double-click on eclipse-inst-jre-win64.exe.
  3. If Windows asks for permission, click Yes.

Step 3: Choose Eclipse Package

After the installer opens, you will see different Eclipse packages.

For Java applications, choose one of the following:

  • Eclipse IDE for Java Developers – for Java desktop applications
  • Eclipse IDE for Enterprise Java and Web Developers – for Java desktop + web applications

Click on Install.

Step 4: Accept License

  1. Read the license agreement.
  2. Click Accept.
  3. Wait for the installation to complete (usually 2–5 minutes).

⏳ Eclipse will automatically download and install all required files.

Step 5: Launch Eclipse

  1. Click on Launch.
  2. Select a Workspace.
    • The workspace is where your projects are stored.
    • The default location is recommended for beginners.
  3. Click Launch.

🎉 Installation Complete!

Eclipse has been installed successfully on your Windows 10/11 system.

You are now ready to start developing Java desktop applications and Java web applications.

Happy Coding! 🚀

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