Problems with launching Minecraft arise quite often. There are several reasons. The computer may simply not have the Java add-on, without which the application cannot be used. This add-on is also responsible for graphics, so you should take care of its availability. It’s not difficult to fix the error; just download the component and install it on your computer. Sometimes Java only needs to be reinstalled; to do this, the old version must be uninstalled and a new one installed in its place.

Why won't Minecraft launch?

A problem with starting Minecraft may occur due to a video card failure. In this case, the user will see only a black screen in front of him or, in some cases, the image will be displayed incorrectly. There are several ways to solve the problem. Option one is to reinstall the video card drivers. You should download the version from the manufacturer’s official website, this will avoid problems with viruses. After installing the driver, it is recommended to restart your computer. If even after reinstallation the problem cannot be resolved, then most likely you will need to change your computer’s video card.

Problems with Minecraft may occur due to problems with the server. Sometimes interruptions can be resolved by disabling the antivirus, which often blocks game files. You should also try adding the game to the firewall as an exception.

Minecraft launcher does not start on Windows 7, 8, 10

Minecraft may not start if someone tries to hijack the official game servers with their pirated copies. In this case, there is nothing left but to completely remove the game elements from the computer, check the machine for viruses, if any are found, cure the infected files and then reinstall the toy.

The launch of Minecraft may be stopped due to a so-called virus attack. Here we are talking about infecting a computer, aimed not at malfunctioning the game, but at destroying the entire operating system. If such a problem is established, then you need to try to cure the infected computer files. After successful treatment with the file, Minecraft should start.

To avoid problems with running Minecraft, it is recommended to always leave free memory on your computer and update drivers promptly.

What to do if nothing helps?

You need to do some work on your system. We suggest doing this using two useful programs.

1. Update drivers with Driver Booster. This is really cool software that often helps. Updating old drivers to new ones is one of the key requirements for the normal functioning of games and programs on a computer.

You might think that Windows always alerts users when new updates are available. That's right, it shows alerts, but only for updates for Windows and the video card. But besides this, there are many more drivers that need to be updated regularly.

2. PC repair with Reimage Repair. Run this program to analyze your system for errors (and there will be 100% of them). You will then be asked to cure them, either individually or all at once.

It’s very unpleasant when you can’t do something in Minecraft. It’s even more unpleasant when the game lags. But when Minecraft doesn’t start at all, then your head is against the wall! Therefore, in order to preserve your property, this article was written. Take pity on your property - read the manual.

So, Minecraft won't start. Why? What to do? There can be several reasons why the most annoying problem occurs. Let's consider both the reasons and possible solutions.

Problems with Java

Probably the most common Minecraft problem is related to java not working correctly. Take drastic measures:

• Remove all Java components. In the Control Panel, find the corresponding item. Alternatively, you can use a third-party program, for example, CCcleaner.
• Reboot.
• Download Java. You need to download the option that suits you. If your OS is 32-bit, install java for such a system. If the axis is 64-bit, download and install the appropriate one. To find out your version, the key combination will help you - win+pausebreak.
• Download the launcher. Unpack it (preferably not “put” it on your desktop).
• Delete folders: if you have Win 7, then this one

And if you haven’t mastered 7 yet, but are using Windows XP, then this

• Launch the launcher. Then enter your registration information. And again, try not to launch it from the Desktop. From disk “C”, from “D”, but just go around the table. If this tip doesn't help, try running the launcher without unpacking it first. In some cases, this is what helps with problems with Minecraft.

What to do? Try using the utility from the ubiquitous Microsoft - "Fix it". This program allows you to find and fix problems that prevent you from installing and uninstalling applications. It should help you too.

It's all the video processor's fault.

Java seems to be sorted out. Let's assume that everything is OK with this, but Minecraft still won't start. You have already tried 7 or 70 times, but evil fate continues to interfere. Calm down, it’s quite possible that rock has nothing to do with it. If a window pops up, as in the screenshot, then the problem lies in the video card.

Well, this “lemon” can easily be turned into a delicious “lemonade”. It is enough to update the video card drivers. If you have forgotten, or even don’t know what kind of card you have, click "win+r". A window will pop up in which you write "dxdiag". Confirm your desire to be informed by pressing “Enter”. A window will pop up again, containing a lot of information about your PC. Find the “screen” or “monitor” tab (depending on your Windows, whether you have Windows 7 or others). Find out what brand the video card is, look at what model it is. Then go to the manufacturer. Each of them, be it Radeon, Geforce, Intel or others, will require you to indicate the OS type and card model. You already know the model, but look at the operating system in the same place where you found out the details about the video processor. Knowing the technical nuances, download and install the driver.

It won't hurt you to update your drivers even when Minecraft starts up just fine, but during the game some problems related to the video appear, for example, something is not displayed correctly. Moreover, the system can convince you that no updates are needed. You send the system to the farm, and follow the good advice.

Troubles with a list of servers

It happens that Minecraft does not start because the list of servers is not shown. Or it appears, but there are problems loading. Most likely, an antivirus or firewall is blocking the connection. You can fix this problem by excluding Minecraft from the list of “enemies”. Dig around here and there, and “ask” them not to pay attention to the game.

If you have any questions when using our TLauncher, then in this news we have collected the most common problems and their solutions.

FAQ:

- Is this paid?
No, it's free.

What to do if TLauncher or Minecraft refuses to work?
1) Reinstall Java from http://java.com
2) Download the latest version of TLauncher:
3) Delete the configuration file ~/.tlauncher/ru-minecraft.properties
4) Delete the folder ~/.minecraft/ (see point 5)
5) Paths to the required folders:
- On Windows: ...\%User Folder%\AppData\Roaming\
- On Linux: /home/%Username%/
- On MacOS: /home/%Username%/Library/Application Support/
(!) If you have important files in the Minecraft folder, make a backup copy of them.

The game does not start, the last lines in the console are:
Error occurred during initialization of VM
Could not reserve enough space for 1048576KB object heap
Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM warning: using incremental CMS
[...]
The error is related to the allocation of RAM to the launcher. To solve, click “Settings” -> “Advanced”, find the inscription “Memory allocation”, try changing the values ​​until the game starts, of course, after each change, saving and trying to launch.

* in the screenshot the amount of allocated memory is shown as an example; yours may only run on other values.

What to do if TLauncher does not start?
1) Download the launcher again, as this may be due to an error when downloading/updating the executable file.
2) Move the TLauncher executable file to a folder that does not have special paths. characters (!, ?, @...) and characters that are not supported by the ASCII standard (that is, Cyrillic, hieroglyphs and other non-Latin letters).
3) Uninstall Java and download a newer version. If there is none, simply reinstall the existing one.

How to install 32bit/64bit Java on Windows?
1) Open the download page:
Java 7: .
Java 8: .
2) Click “Accept License Agreement”
3) Select and download the desired version
For Java 7: Windows xAA jre-7uNN-windows-xAA.exe
For Java 8: Windows xAA jre-8uNN-windows-xAA.exe
...where AA is the bit depth (32 or 64, choose the one you need), NN is the update number (the more, the better and newer).
4) Install as a normal program.
5) Done!

How to install a skin?
Buy the game and install it in your profile on the official website.

Why is my skin displayed crookedly?
Starting from version 1.8, a different skin format is used, which is not supported in earlier versions.

Why is my skin Baba Alex?
The skin is calculated based on your nickname ID. The skin type can only be changed from your personal account to , that is, to do this you need to buy the game.

I put the skin by nickname, why is it not displayed?
With the introduction of a new skin system (from versions 1.7.5+), the skin stopped being displayed by pirates.

Where can I get mods?
On our website, in the section.

How to install mods?
Read the instructions in the news with the mod.

Where is the "bin" folder, the "minecraft.jar" file?
After the release of Minecraft 1.6 (which came out more than a year ago, slowkey), the "bin" folder was replaced with the "versions/Version_Number/" folder, and "minecraft.jar" with "versions/Version_Number/Version_Number/jar", respectively.

Versions with Forge (before 1.7.10) do not launch at all. Or when they are launched, the launcher restarts (closes and opens again).
You may have installed one of the Java 8 updates that has a known sorter bug.

Patching Forge
1) Download one of the following files:
– For Forge 1.6.4 #965: .
– For Forge 1.7.2 #1121 / #1147: .
– For Forge 1.7.10 #1208: .

(!) New versions of Forge 1.7.10 do not require a patch.
2) Open the Minecraft folder by clicking on the folder icon in the TLauncher main menu.
3) Go to the folder libraries/net/minecraftforge/minecraftforge/
4) Find the folder whose name ends with the same patch number.
For example, you downloaded the patch for Forge 1.7.2 #1121 / #1147: you need to open the folder 1.7.2-10.12.2.1121 (or 1.7.2-10.12.2.1147, whichever it will be; if there are both folders, apply the patch to both )
5) Open the JAR file located in this folder with any archiver. Delete the META-INF/ folder. Open the cpw/mods/fml/relauncher/ folder and copy the file you downloaded into it. Agree to the replacement and close the archiver.
6) Done :)

Installing Java 7.
1) Uninstall Java 8:
– Control Panel -> Programs and Features -> Java 8 Update xx -> Uninstall
2) Install Java 7 if it is not installed:
– Follow this link: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloa..

– Click “Accept License Agreement”
– If you have a 64-bit system, select “Windows x64 (jre-7uXX-windows-x64.exe)”. If not, then select “Windows x86 Offline (jre-7uXX-windows-i586.exe)”.
* In place of XX is any two-digit number from 51 to 99.
– Run the downloaded file

- I can’t play on the server!
1) If the error “something related to java” comes up, then try disabling your antivirus and/or firewall and check your Internet connection.
2) If the error “Bad Login” or “Invalid session” appears, then the error is due to the fact that the server uses a premium authorization model, that is, pirates (or simply people with other launchers), on this server they won't let me in. Try logging into this server using the launcher that is offered on the website/page of this server, or use the official one.

I can’t play on a local network: it says “Invalid session”
Only premium users can “open” a server for the network. Create a separate server (We have an article) and write online-mode=false in its settings

Avast Antivirus! blocks TLauncher traffic. What to do?
Settings -> Active Protection -> Web Shield -> Scan traffic only through known browsers

Kaspersky Anti-Virus blocks the loading of resources. What to do?
Add the address to the Anti-banner whitelist: http://resources.download.minecraft.net/ad/ad*

What to do if "Minecraft closed with exit code: -805306369"?
The launcher itself advises you on this issue

There is no strictly defined reason for this error.
But I know that it occurs:
- Mainly on versions >1.6.4
- When trying to break glass
- After installing the texture pack (from the server)
- Technical reason: due to a memory allocation error (PermGen, all cases).

Possible solutions:
- Click the “Update client” checkbox and click “Reinstall”. This way you give the launcher a chance to detect damaged files and download them again.
- Remove mods and resource packs. Yes, they too can lay their paws on the current situation
- You can turn off the sound in the settings of Minecraft itself. You will play without sound, but without crashes.

- How to install Forge yourself?
1. Go to this site:

2. Find the version of Forge you need
3. Download "Installer" of the selected version
4. Launch it, click "OK"
5. ???
6. Profit! Forge versions installed this way are usually at the end of the version list.

How to install OptiFine yourself?
1. Go to this site:

2. Find the desired version of OptiFine and download it. Recommended edition: "Ultra"
3. Run the file, click "Install"
4. ???
5. Profit!

How to install LiteLoader yourself?
1. Follow this link:

2. Find the version you need and download it
3. Run the downloaded file and select the version on which to install LiteLoader. Note: if you installed Forge using the method above, the installer will automatically find it. Thus, if you want to combine Forge and LiteLoader, then either select Forge in the list of versions, or click on the "Chain to Minecraft Forge" checkbox.

How do I install ForgeOptiFine (and/or OptiForgeLiteLoader) myself?
1. Download Forge, OptiFine and LiteLoader (if desired) of the versions you need (see above)
2. Install and run Forge (required), LiteLoader (optional)
3. Put OptiFine in the mods/ folder
4. ???
5. Profit! When Forge is launched, OptiFine and LiteLoader (if present) will enable mutual compatibility mode (or not)

I updated the launcher, but all my accounts/saves/servers/goodies were gone. What to do?
Let's start with the fact that nothing is missing. ONLY the launcher and ONLY its configuration file were updated.
Most likely, you placed the Minecraft folder not in the standard directory, but in some other place. Remember where this whole thing was located, and in the launcher settings, in the “Directory” field, point to it. Nothing difficult. The launcher will start working in the old way again.

How to report a problem:

0) Read the FAQ above and try all the solutions to the most common problems. If it doesn’t help, read on.

1) Launch TLauncher.

1. Download the latest version and save it to your Desktop.
2. Open notepad and enter:
java -jar TLauncher.jar
pause
3. Save the file to your desktop as “TLauncher.bat”. First, do not forget to specify “File type → All files (.*)”
4. Try running the file you just saved. If the launcher does not start, copy (or, at worst, take a screenshot) the entire contents of the command line.

2) Gather information about the problem.

1. Open settings:

2. Open the “Advanced” tab.

3. Go to the “TLauncher Settings” tab.


4. Select the shared developer console.


5. Save your changes.


Result:

Developers from the largest studios, as well as amateur programmers, create modifications for Minecraft day and night. This leads to many problems, for example, the Minecraft launcher does not start due to multiple errors and incompatibility. Let's look at the main problems due to which the Minecraft launcher does not work properly.

What to do if the launcher does not start?

Minecraft is a world-famous game, but why won’t the launcher launch? It is quite difficult to answer such a question right away. Experienced gamers suggest immediately considering the most common problems and how to fix them.

Java Error

To improve system performance, update Java.

Common symptoms that interfere with the normal launch of the launcher client are incorrect Java operation. These errors can be corrected as follows:

1. Completely remove Java libraries, as well as all traces of the program's presence. The easiest way to complete this task is with the help of auxiliary software, for example, CCleaner.
2. Clean the registry using the above program.
3. To restart a computer.
4. Open "Computer", then "System Properties". A new window will indicate the version of Windows you are using. This data will be useful for further work.
5. Download Java from the official website. Before downloading directly, you should indicate the bit depth of the utility - it must match your OS.
6. Install Java.
7. Remove previous launcher.
8. Install Minecraft, enter registration data.

This article will list the most common errors that occur when trying to launch the Minecraft game, thereby blocking its further operation, and indicate effective methods for eliminating them.

One of the most unpleasant moments associated with using the brainchild of Mojang AB is all sorts of problems that prevent the game from starting or otherwise impair its performance. Therefore, further users will be able to find out what to do if Minecraft does not start, and how to fix this error.

By the way, all these failures are caused by so-called environment files - system components, drivers, auxiliary applications and anti-virus protection elements. In other words, the components of the game, thanks to careful monitoring of the normal functioning of the software and constant work to improve its stability, cannot be the cause of such problems. Naturally, this applies only to the official edition of Minecraft, while responsibility for copies (private assemblies) that “walk” in large numbers on the Internet lies with their authors.

Finding out what is behind this malfunction is quite simple - when you try to start the game, a window containing relevant information is displayed, for example, a warning about a problem with the Java runtime environment. If the error message does not appear, then you can recognize the cause of the problem using certain signs:

• sluggishness of the device and general strange behavior of its operating system;
• regularly popping up firewall (firewall/firewall) notifications;
• incorrect display of the graphic part of the game or even the appearance of a black screen.

According to the degree of severity, as well as the complexity of dealing with them, the causes of malfunctions are arranged relative to each other as follows (from largest to smallest):

1. virus infection;
2. firewall blocking;
3. video adapter driver corruption;
4. Problems with the Java runtime.

To understand how to restore the application after each of the listed events, you need to familiarize yourself with them in more detail.

Virus infection

The fact that malware prevents Minecraft from running does not indicate the original purpose of the infection. This can only be a consequence of a situation where vital components of the game fell under the influence of the virus algorithm.

The fight against such dangerous elements can be very difficult and lengthy - it all depends on the type of virus and the type of computer security measures. True, the penetration of viruses into the system and their successful activity already indicates the low quality of the latter. However, even in this case there is a chance to completely get rid of the malware.

Hopefully this article will help get your game running again. Don't forget to leave comments and share information with your friends! Thank you for your attention!

Why won't Minecraft launch? - Video

It’s very unpleasant when you can’t do something in Minecraft. It’s even more unpleasant when the game lags. But when Minecraft doesn’t start at all, then your head is against the wall! Therefore, in order to preserve your property, this article was written. Take pity on your property - read the manual.

So, Minecraft won't start. Why? What to do? There can be several reasons why the most annoying problem occurs. Let's consider both the reasons and possible solutions.

Problems with Java

Probably the most common Minecraft problem is related to java not working correctly. Take drastic measures:

• Remove all Java components. In the Control Panel, find the corresponding item. Alternatively, you can use a third-party program, for example, CCcleaner.
• Reboot.
• Download Java. You need to download the option that suits you. If your OS is 32-bit, install java for such a system. If the axis is 64-bit, download and install the appropriate one. To find out your version, the key combination will help you - win+pausebreak.
• Download the launcher. Unpack it (preferably not “put” it on your desktop).
• Delete folders: if you have Win 7, then this one

And if you haven’t mastered 7 yet, but are using Windows XP, then this

• Launch the launcher. Then enter your registration information. And again, try not to launch it from the Desktop. From disk “C”, from “D”, but just go around the table. If this tip doesn't help, try running the launcher without unpacking it first. In some cases, this is what helps with problems with Minecraft.

What to do? Try using the utility from the ubiquitous Microsoft - "Fix it". This program allows you to find and fix problems that prevent you from installing and uninstalling applications. It should help you too.

It's all the video processor's fault.

Java seems to be sorted out. Let's assume that everything is OK with this, but Minecraft still won't start. You have already tried 7 or 70 times, but evil fate continues to interfere. Calm down, it’s quite possible that rock has nothing to do with it. If a window pops up, as in the screenshot, then the problem lies in the video card.

Well, this “lemon” can easily be turned into a delicious “lemonade”. It is enough to update the video card drivers. If you have forgotten, or even don’t know what kind of card you have, click "win+r". A window will pop up in which you write "dxdiag". Confirm your desire to be informed by pressing “Enter”. A window will pop up again, containing a lot of information about your PC. Find the “screen” or “monitor” tab (depending on your Windows, whether you have Windows 7 or others). Find out what brand the video card is, look at what model it is. Then go to the manufacturer. Each of them, be it Radeon, Geforce, Intel or others, will require you to indicate the OS type and card model. You already know the model, but look at the operating system in the same place where you found out the details about the video processor. Knowing the technical nuances, download and install the driver.

It won't hurt you to update your drivers even when Minecraft starts up just fine, but during the game some problems related to the video appear, for example, something is not displayed correctly. Moreover, the system can convince you that no updates are needed. You send the system to the farm, and follow the good advice.

Troubles with a list of servers

It happens that Minecraft does not start because the list of servers is not shown. Or it appears, but there are problems loading. Most likely, an antivirus or firewall is blocking the connection. You can fix this problem by excluding Minecraft from the list of “enemies”. Dig around here and there, and “ask” them not to pay attention to the game.

Minecraft or Minecraft is one of the most popular indie games today, which has tens of thousands of loyal fans around the world. Some players who are just starting to join this new gaming space encounter problems with the game. In this article we will try to figure out why the Minecraft game does not work and how it can be fixed.

Missing or outdated version of Java on your computer

The Minecraft game is written in the Java programming language and without the appropriate software, Minecraft will not run on your computer.

First, you need to find out what type of operating system is installed on your computer - 32-bit or 64-bit. Based on this, download the latest version of the program from the official java.com website and install it on your device. If you already have Java installed, simply connect to the Internet and automatically update your system to the latest version.

The game is saved on the desktop

For many people, Minecraft does not start because the program launcher was placed on the desktop. We recommend initially saving it to some other folder on your computer to avoid problems later.

Problems with the video card

Another popular problem why minecraft does not work is a problem with the operation of the video card. If, while loading the game, the message “Bad video card drivers!” pops up in front of you, this means that you need to update the drivers. Try downloading from the manufacturer's official website (for example, use the nVidia or Radeon websites) and run the drivers for your video card model on your computer. Updating drivers will also be useful if the game starts but is not displayed correctly.

Server problems

If you do not see a list of servers in Minecraft, the connection to the remote server may be blocked by an antivirus or firewall. Of course, the easiest way to solve this problem is to simply turn them off for the duration of the game. But we do not advise you to do this. It's better to dig into the settings and add all files and connections related to the game to the exclusion list.

Those who are looking for an answer to the question of why the Minecraft server is not working may have some problems with the host file. In order to check the correctness of this belief, first enable the display of all hidden folders on the computer, and then open the host file in Notepad, which is located at c:\windows\system32\drtivers\etc. Check to see if there are any redundant or suspicious entries there. If there is something unnecessary, feel free to delete these entries, save the changes and try to connect to the Minecraft server again.

Connecting mods

If you want to make any modifications with the standard version of the game, you must download special mod files and install them correctly on your device.

Those who have a question when playing Minecraft, why mods don’t work, most likely simply install them incorrectly. Below is how to do it correctly.

To be able to easily install and manage mods, you will need to download ModLoader, Minecraft Forge (for game version 1.6 and higher), Player API, LiteLoader.

1. Find the minecraft.jar file on your device.
2. Open it using an archiver or a special program Mod Installer.
3. Next, you will need to delete the META-INF folder.
4. Download the archive with the mod you are interested in to your device. Be extremely careful, as some mods can harm your computer and contain various viruses. Therefore, download mods only from trusted sources and from developers you know.
5. Transfer the mod files to the minecraft.jar folder.
6. If you are using a version of the game before 1.5.2, then from the archive with the mod the files from the resources folder will need to be transferred to the .minecraft folder, and from the bin/jar folder they will need to be extracted to minecraft.jar.
7. Starting with game version 1.6, Minecraft Forge is used to work with mods. To install the mod, its files will need to be unzipped into the 1.6.2-Forge9.10.0.804 folder, after which all you have to do in the launcher is select the appropriate game profile.

I decided to write this article after one incident happened to me. One summer, my second cousin came to visit me from the village. He was still a first-grader, and besides, he didn’t have a computer in his village, so upon arrival, he immediately began to beg me to turn on some game for him. I decided to turn him on Minecraft, he really liked it. He'd been playing for an hour and I had to run errands, so I left him and told him I'd be back soon.

I thought that if he accidentally closed Minecraft, he would probably figure out how to turn Minecraft on again. But no. When I returned home 2 hours later, my brother was no longer playing, and in the browser, in the search bar, there was the request ““. It turned out that my second cousin accidentally closed the game window and did not know how to open it again. I showed him and he immediately remembered and now he has no problems opening and closing Minecraft.

How to open Minecraft using a shortcut

If you accidentally closed Minecraft and don’t know how to start it again, then try to remember, where you launched it, or where you turned it on. If you still can’t remember, then you need to carefully examine your computer desktop. Look for an icon (label) that shows a block of earth or other blocks or things from minecraft, but basically it is still a block of earth.

Minecraft shortcut.

If you don’t understand how to start Minecraft and can’t find a shortcut on your desktop, then try looking at the folders on your desktop. Look for folders named “Games”, “Minecraft”, “Games”, “Minecraft” and so on. If you find one of these, then go into it and look at the earth block icon there.

If this method did not help you, try to find out how to turn on Minecraft in the following way. It is more effective and leaves no room for error.

How to enable Minecraft from the “.minecraft” folder using the launcher

Since we could not find the minecraft shortcut either on the computer desktop or in the desktop folders, then we should run the minecraft.exe launcher itself. You can find it in the minecraft installation folder, that is, in the “.minecraft” folder.

You can open it this way:

1. Open Start.
2. Find the “Run..” item and open it.
3. Enter the characters “%appdata%” into the line and press the OK key.
4. Find the “.minecraft” folder in the “Document and Settings” folder that opens.
5. Find in it a *.exe file called Minecraft.exe or Launcher.exe
6. Launch it.

If you did everything correctly, then most likely you will open the desired folder and run the file you need. Then Minecraft should start without any problems. And then the question “How to turn on Minecraft” will no longer arise in your head.

But this was a solution to the problem for the Windows XP operating system. And for those who have the operating version of Windows 7, we have a special video manual for turning on Minecraft.