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the program that starts Minecraft. Can also be used to change skins, view release notes and more. Please also use [minecraft-java-edition] on questions with this tag.

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Windows 10 OS not letting me open Minecraft launcher offline

Anytime my internet goes down, I still want to play Minecraft. On a Windows 11 laptop I can access my Minecraft launcher even when I don't have a connection; however, on Windows 10 (a different PC), ...
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How to change minecraft skin in alpha version

Recently I tried to change my skin in minecraft alpha, but it wont change. I've went into the .jar file of the related version, and changed the char.png file to a new one, but minecraft launcher keeps ...
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Minecraft Launcher: Launching Minecraft Java asks for Username Even When Already Has

I have already used Minecraft Java a few times to play Hypixel, but I stopped for a month or so to try out Bedrock. I know I still have an account (through checking my account in brower), but when I ...
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How to switch account in Minecraft Launcher

I own multiple Minecraft Accounts (now migrated to Microsoft Accounts). I want to choose which one to use when starting Minecraft. The official Minecraft Launcher appears to have an interface for this,...
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Change installation path of Minecraft Launcher? (Not the game)

When downloading and installing the minecraft launcher from the offical website, there is no step for me to choose the install path and its always in C:\XboxGames. Anyway for me to change the path ...
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Minecraft updater keeps crashing and the client exits

macos V12.0.1 Macbook air 2020 m1 chip When I try and open minecraft, it opens for a split second then shuts down from what can tell it's the updater when it first runs. (no error/warning screens) I ...
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Why does the Minecraft launcher sometimes still show the 1.17 layout?

Now with version 1.18(.1) the Minecraft launcher layout looks different again, but sometimes when it needs longer to load the 1.17 layout still appears before being overlaid by the new 1.18 one. Why ...
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2 Minecraft versions on diff laptops using same login

I got my son Minecraft on the family laptop and when he got his own laptop got him Minecraft Java (and same for his sister) with the idea for me to play Minecraft with them via Multiplayer. Issue is ...
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Unable to launch Minecraft Java Edition, error code 0x803F8001

First time getting Minecraft Java, if I try to open the launcher, it gives me this error: Minecraft Launcher is currently not available in your account. Make sure you are signed in to the Store and ...
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I can't figure out how to start up Minecraft Java Edition

I downloaded Minecraft Java Edition on my Windows 11 and downloaded the launcher, but I can't open the actual Minecraft. When I open the launcher, it sends me to the "Welcome to Minecraft" ...
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Bug on Microsoft launcher

Minecraft Java launcher falsely states that internet is not available but it is and works with every other application. Brand new computer with nothing installed (Christmas Present). The error seems ...
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How do I add the new Minecraft launcher to Steam?

With the new update in which you have a Minecraft launcher for Java, Microsoft, and dungeons editions, Steam won't always let you see it in the list of non-steam games when you try to add it to Steam. ...
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Can Minecraft: Java Edition be opened using the Terminal on MacOS?

I play Minecraft Java Edition, but the launcher takes too long to load. Is it possible to use a command on my macOS's Terminal to manually launch Minecraft?
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Minecraft Launcher won't load?

See, this is a strange one. I couldn't find anywhere on the internet with a solution to the problem, they were all similar but different. When I click on the Minecraft launcher, it starts. But it ...
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Minecraft Launcher won't open at all

I have attempted to run the Minecraft launcher several times but it won't respond at all. It has previously worked just fine on this machine, the only thing different is that my OS (Windows 10) ...
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