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{{++}} Making the Minecraft install portable allows putting the game files on the drive of your choosing, e.g. storing them on an SSD for faster loading, as well as easily using it across multiple computers.
 
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|oculus rift notes          = Use [http://www.vivecraft.org/ Vivecraft] or [http://www.mtbs3d.com/phpbb/viewforum.php?f=172 Minecrift].
 
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{{ii}} Uninstall any mods and texture packs that are incompatible (or of questionable compatibility) to the version of Minecraft you are using.
 
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{{ii}} Install the latest driver for your graphics card ([http://downloadcenter.intel.com/default.aspx?lang=eng Intel drivers], [http://www.geforce.com/drivers NVIDIA drivers], [http://support.amd.com/us/Pages/AMDSupportHub.aspx AMD drivers]).
 
{{ii}} Install the latest driver for your graphics card ([http://downloadcenter.intel.com/default.aspx?lang=eng Intel drivers], [http://www.geforce.com/drivers NVIDIA drivers], [http://support.amd.com/us/Pages/AMDSupportHub.aspx AMD drivers]).
 
{{ii}} If you're using a Toshiba laptop with an Intel GPU, uninstall any AMD/ATI driver.
 
{{ii}} If you're using a Toshiba laptop with an Intel GPU, uninstall any AMD/ATI driver.

Revision as of 22:55, 22 December 2016

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Minecraft: Java Edition
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Developers
Mojang
Engines
LWJGL
Release dates
Windows November 18, 2011
macOS (OS X) November 18, 2011
Linux November 18, 2011
Minecraft: Java Edition guide on StrategyWiki
Minecraft: Java Edition on Wikipedia
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Minecraft
Minecraft: Java Edition 2011
Minecraft: Pi Edition 2013
Minecraft: Story Mode (series)
Minecraft: Education Edition 2016
Minecraft: Bedrock Edition 2016
Minecraft Dungeons 2020
Minecraft Legends 2023

This page is for the original release. For the Windows 10 version, see Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition.

Key points

Active and dedicated modding scene, responsible for many fixes, tools and additional content.
Runs on low end or old hardware

General information

Official Bug Tracker
Official Wiki
Mojang's Support Center

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Official website
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
All versions require a Mojang Account or Minecraft Account.[1]
Purchase includes access to Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition (see the Mojang Account page).[2]

Essential improvements

Utilities

  • Magic Launcher - a custom launcher. It can configure some in-game options and includes a dedicated mod loader with compatibility checks.
  • MultiMC - a custom open source launcher. It allows you to have multiple, separate instances of Minecraft, each with their own mods, texture packs, saves, etc.

Mods

  • OptiFine adds support for HD textures and a lot of options for better looks and performance. As of 12/17/2015, Optifine now also supports shaderpacks.
    • MCPatcher can be used alternatively without the performance for better HD texture support.

Java version

The Windows version of Minecraft includes Java (used for Minecraft only). Installing Java manually is not necessary.
Minecraft benefits from using the latest version of Java. Using 64-bit Java on 64-bit operating systems is strongly recommended.[3]

RAM allocation

The official launcher allows you to easily allocate RAM and set other Java arguments. The manual methods are detailed below.
Instructions
Instructions

Make a portable version or install on a different drive

Instructions

Game data

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In-game general settings.

Configuration file(s) location

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System Location
launcher_profiles.json contains stored user profiles.
It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.

Save game data location

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System Location
The server save is stored in world in the root directory of the server.
Saves are not compatible with Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition.[4]

Video settings

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In-game video settings.

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Input settings

In-game controls settings.
In-game controls settings.

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Mouse acceleration

Instructions

Audio settings

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In-game audio settings.

Template:Audio settings

An up-to date page of all supported languages can be found here

Network

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In-game chat settings.
Requires a Mojang Account or Minecraft Account.[1]
Multiplayer is not compatible with Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition.[5]

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
Console versions only.
LAN play
8 Maximum 8 players
Online play
∞ No max player limit

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 25565
UDP 25565
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
Native 3D
3D Anaglyph mode.
Nvidia 3D Vision
See Helix Mod: Minecraft 1.7.10 in 3D Vision.
Headsets
SteamVR
Use Vivecraft or Minecrift Vive.
Oculus VR (LibOVR)
Use Vivecraft or Minecrift.
Windows Mixed Reality
This game might be playable with the Revive Compatibility Layer, or Windows Mixed Reality for SteamVR.
Devices
Tracked motion controllers
Traditional controller
Keyboard/Mouse
Play area
Seated
Standing
Room-scale
Use Vivecraft or Minecrift Vive.

Issues fixed

Mojang has created an Official Bug Tracker that you can use to find or report bugs. Please search for your problem before reporting it, as it may have already been fixed for the next update or reported previously. Reporting bugs multiple times does NOT help the developer fix them faster.

General fixes

Some problems can be solved by simply restarting the client.
Instructions

Graphical issues

Instructions

Crashes

Some crashes are caused by the game's rendering distance. Try setting it to 8 chunks or lower.
Instructions
Instructions

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
OpenGL 2.1
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Feed The Beast

Feed The Beast (or FTB) is a massive mod pack, combining the more popular Minecraft mods into a complete and easy to use package. All the mods included use the Minecraft Forge API.

Multiple variations of FTB are available to suit different playstyles and needs.

Full details and download links can be found on the official website.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Java-compatible
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium D or AMD Athlon 64 (K8) 2.6 GHz Intel Core i3 or AMD Athlon II (K10) 2.8 GHz
System memory (RAM) 2 GB 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) At least 200MB for Game Core and Other Files 1 GB
Video card (GPU) Intel HD Graphics or AMD (formerly ATI) Radeon HD Graphics with OpenGL 2.1 GeForce 2xx Series or AMD Radeon HD 5xxx Series (Excluding Integrated Chipsets) with OpenGL 3.3
Requirements can be found on the Mojang Support page.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Mojang | Do I log in with my email or username?
  2. ↑ Get Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition Beta for free!
  3. ↑ http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/269042-java-7-massive-minecraft-performance-boost/
  4. ↑ Incorrect store name. See here for available options.
  5. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Windows 10 Edition