The '''''Minecraft'' launcher''' is the login and downloader front-end to the stand-alone client. It is responsible for downloading the main Java packages, including '''[[minecraft.jar]]''', which holds the code and resources of the game such as textures, and [https://www.lwjgl.org/ LWJGL]. It also acts somewhat like a basic and easily bypassable copy-restriction by forcing the user to login to a paid account when running for the first time. It is possible to use the launcher to run versions of ''[[Minecraft]]'' from nearly any era. However, not every version of the game is included (to see a list of all missing versions, see [[versions not in the launcher]]). The current launcher is the sixth launcher for ''Minecraft'', and the second that was built to automatically update itself.
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== Launch ==
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De '''''Minecraft'' launcher''' is the login and downloader front-end van de stand-alone [[client]]. Hij zorgt voor het downloaden van de belangrijkste Java pakketten, waaronder '''[[minecraft.jar]]''' en [http://lwjgl.org LWJGL], welke de code en resources van het spel, zoals textures, bevat. Hij gedraagt zich bij de eerste keer inloggen ook als een basic en makkelijk te omzeilen copy-restriction door de gebruiker te dwingen in te loggen met een betaald account. Dit gedrag van de stand-alon client is al zo vanaf het begin. Het is mogelijk de launcher te gebruiken om verschillende versies van [[Minecraft]] te runnen sinds [[Indev]].
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[[File:2016LauncherLogin.png|right|thumb|The login screen for launchers without previously logged-in users.]]
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Every time the launcher is executed, it checks a specific directory where ''Minecraft'' stores its files called "[[.minecraft]]". It checks a file called "launcher_profiles.json" for login credentials. If the file does not exist, is corrupt, or no user is logged in, the user must login with a valid premium account, otherwise the user will be directed to play the Demo version or purchase the game.
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When logging in, the launcher will first try to verify the login. If a valid "launcher_profiles.json" file exists but there is no Internet connection, the launcher will offer a "Play offline" mode if a player was logged in when it was last closed. If the connection is successful, the launcher will then, depending on profile options, compare the latest version in the latest "versions" directory to the latest version reported by the server. If the selected version does not exist or the latest installed version is outdated when "Use latest version" is selected in the profile, the launcher will download all ''Minecraft'' components and Java binary files. It will also synchronize everything in the "assets" folder (see [[Resource pack]]).
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There have been four different development stages for the launcher, the first for the Alpha version, the second since the release of [[Minecraft 1.0]], the third since [[Minecraft 1.2|1.2]], and the fourth and current 1.6 Launcher. The launcher's design last changed on July 18, 2013.
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Finally, upon a successful update or installation, the launcher will execute the Minecraft jar (via "javaw.exe", Oracle's Java Virtual Machine executable.) It is possible however for there to be missing ".jar" files, in which case the launcher will attempt to replace the missing files automatically but will stop if there is no connection.
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== Gedrag ==
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Currently, the ''Minecraft'' launcher supports 57 languages.
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Every time the launcher is executed, it checks a specific directory where ''Minecraft'' stores its files called [[.minecraft]]. It checks a file called "lastlogin" for login credentials. If the file does not exist or is corrupt the user must login with a valid premium account, otherwise the game will refuse to run.
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== Features ==
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When logging in, the launcher will first try to verify the login. If a valid "lastlogin" file exists but there is no internet connection, the launcher will offer a "Play offline" mode, allowing the user to play regardless. If the connection is successful, the launcher will then compare the "version" file in the "bin" directory to the latest version reported by the server. If the file does not exist or the installed version is outdated, the launcher will download all ''Minecraft'' components and Java binary files.
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=== Launcher ===
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* Manage multiple profiles (stored in "launcher_profiles.json"). Each profile can control:
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** Game version. Includes access to outdated development builds and previous releases. Older/custom versions can also be added manually.<ref>{{tweet|dinner|344164561701724160}}</ref>
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** Mojang account used to play the game
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** Command line arguments for Java (such as heap size)
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** Game directory (where the game files are saved on disk)
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** Edit profile pictures or custom made ones
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* The launcher doesn't store the password locally. Instead of this, it uses a 'refresh token'
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* The launcher supports multiple instances (as the game also does)
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* Automatic updates for launcher
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* Ability to update libraries, such as [[LWJGL]]
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* Offline mode. (The first time launch requires an Internet connection to download required resources)
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* 57 languages available
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* Crashes can be reported to Mojang, through [[Hopper (crash utility)|Hopper]]
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* Crashes are indexed through a database for information on how to fix the issue
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* Launcher Settings
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* Switching accounts or logging off
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* Changing skins
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* Downloads servers on versions
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* Help button
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* Shows you the launcher version information when you click the launcher version
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=== Backward Compatibility ===
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Finally, upon a successful update or installation, the launcher will execute "minecraft.jar". It is possible however for there to be a valid and up-to-date "version" file but missing ".jar" files, in which case the launcher will hang.
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[[File:HowtoOldVersion2016.png|thumb|300x300px|A profile with Alpha and Beta versions enabled]]
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The Minecraft launcher has the ability to play old [[Alpha]] and [[Beta]] versions of the game. Currently, snapshots, Alpha, Beta, and all Release versions are available to play. Four [[Pre-classic]] versions, four [[Classic]] versions, and one [[Infdev]] version are already added under the names "old-alpha version".<ref>{{tweet|dinner|364762596387205120}}</ref> No [[Indev]] versions are currently available from the launcher.
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To enable the old versions either click the "Launch Options" then turn the "Historical Versions" on then open your profile or make a new one, next select any of Alpha/Beta versions on the Version box then click "Save" button.
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Currently, ''Minecraft'' launcher supports only English. Users cannot select their preferred language.
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However, these versions are very out of date and may be unstable. Any bugs, glitches, missing features, or crashes that result from instability will never be resolved as only later versions are supported. Mojang strongly recommends that you play them in separate directories than your other saves to avoid corruption.<ref>https://help.mojang.com/customer/portal/articles/1475923-changing-game-versions</ref>
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== Commando-lijn gebruik ==
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=== Skins ===
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minecraft.jar (all systems):
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[[File:ChangingSkinLauncher.png|thumb|Skin options in the launcher]]
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You can change or add your custom skin within the Minecraft launcher. To change or add your skin click the "Skins" button, then click the "Browse" button to navigate through your file system for your skin file. The file must have a resolution of 64×64 in order for the launcher to accept it as a skin file. Additionally, the skin file must be in a <code>.png</code> format. After you have found the skin file, click the "Save" button to confirm your in-game skin.
* You can reset your skin to the Steve or Alex defaults by clicking "Click to reset".
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* You can choose between player models - either Classic (Steve) or Slim (Alex).
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If the game is running when the user enters this menu, a warning appears at the bottom of the launcher: ''Minecraft is currently running. Skin changes may not take effect until the game is next started.''
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=== Profiles ===
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minecraft.exe (Windows executable):
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When you open the launcher for first time, it creates a profile that selects the latest version of Minecraft - it cannot be removed.
However, you may create a game profile of your own in the launcher. Click on the "Launch Options" button, then click "Add New" to create one. After this, name your profile as you want it. If you leave it, it will be named "Unnamed Configuration". Then, optionally, select a profile picture from the launcher or a custom one. However, it must be a 128×128 <code>.png</code> picture. Select the version you wish to play, and click "Save" to confirm your profile. If you want to edit a profile, just click it. The same applies if you wish to delete a profile. Simply click the profile you want to delete and then click the "Delete [X]" button to remove it.
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* [[File:2016LauncherProfileSettings.png|thumb|Profile settings in the launcher]]You can download server versions by clicking "Download Server".
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* If you want to resize the game, turn "Resolution" on to change the game window size.
* You can turn "Advanced Settings" on to show more profile options.
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* If you want to change the <code>.minecraft</code> file path, turn the on the "Game directory" option. Now, navigate to the folder where you wish to relocate the <code>.minecraft</code> folder. You can also open the Minecraft profile by clicking the green arrow-shaped "Go to folder" button.
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* If you turned "Snapshot Versions" on, it creates a "Latest Snapshot" profile automatically.
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* You can manually set a [http://logging.apache.org/log4j/2.x/manual/configuration.html logging configuration] (see [http://wiki.vg/Debugging the Debugging article on wiki.vg] for more info)
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== Command Line usage ==
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As of the new launcher released with Minecraft 1.2.3, username and password options use a prefix.
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As of 2.1.1432, the launcher has 9 command-line options available:
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* <code>--clean</code> - This option deletes the <code>game</code> and <code>runtime</code> folders, including their contents, from the working directory.
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* <code>--launcherui</code>
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--username=<username> or -u=<username>
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* <code>--workDir</code> - This option, followed by a path (relative or absolute), will change the location (and/or name) of the <code>.minecraft</code> folder.
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--password=<password> or -p=<password>
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* <code>--nativeLauncherVersion</code>
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</nowiki></code></blockquote>
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* <code>--tmpDir</code> - This option, followed by a path (relative or absolute), will change the location (and/or name) of the <code>tmp</code> folder.
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* <code>--lockDir</code>
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If using a ''server:port'' it must still be the 3rd option. So if not used with username and password, dummy options need to be added in their place.
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* <code>--winTen</code> - This option adds support for Windows 10. Since the launcher now supports Windows 10 fully, this option is unnecessary and seems to have no effect.
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* <code>--proxyHost</code>
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* <code>--proxyPort</code>
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--noupdate
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== 1.6 Launcher ==
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[[File:Launcher Login.png|300px|thumb|The login screen of the 1.1.1 ''Minecraft'' launcher]]
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[[File:Launcher Outdated.png|300px|thumb|What happens if your launcher is outdated]]
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[[File:1.6DevLauncher Development Console.png|300px|thumb|The ''Development Console'' tab after the Launcher starts]]
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[[File:1.6DevLauncher Local Version Editer (NYI).png|300px|thumb|The ''Local Version Editor (NYI)'' tab]]
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A new version of the launcher was released on April 18, 2013 (with snapshot 13w16a). It lets users choose the version they want to play, downloads all resources before launching the game and updates additional libraries (function previously unavailable). Later it will have more functionality as it currently is in its early development stage. Currently there is no demo for non-premium users. The launcher can automatically update itself; the most recent version is 1.2.1.
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** Game versie. Includes access to outdated development builds and previous releases. You can also add older/custom versions manually.<ref>{{tweet|dinner|344164561701724160}}</ref>
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** Mojang account gebruikt om de game te spelen
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** Command line arguments for Java (such as heap size)
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** Game Directory (where the game files are saved on disk)
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** And so on.
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* The launcher doesn't store your password locally. Instead of this, it now uses a 'refresh token'.
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* Automatic updates for launcher.
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* Ability to update libraries, such as [[LWJGL]].
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* Offline mode. (The first time launch requires an Internet connection to download required resources)
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* Currently only available in English.
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* Crashes can be reported to Mojang, through [[Hopper (Crash utility)|Hopper]].
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* Crashes are now indexed through a database for information on how to fix the issue.
The <code>--workDir</code> option can be used to create a portable installation of the game. For example, <code>--workDir .</code> can be used to make the launcher use the current directory (no matter what your current folder is called).
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== Geschiedenis ==
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==History==
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{{History|a}}
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{{History||v1.0.0|Initial release. In this version users can choose not only the current version but also [[Infdev]].
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|The client requires an internet connection on the first run and for updates, but after that the game supports playing offline.
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|Command line arguments are accepted to launch the game. Using the format <code>java -cp Minecraft.jar net.minecraft.LauncherFrame ''username'' ''password''</code> will allow login without joining a server, while the format <code>java -cp minecraft.jar net.minecraft.LauncherFrame ''username'' ''password'' ''serveraddress'':''portnumber''</code> allows joining a server.}}
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{{History||v1.2.2|Command line arguments format changed.}}
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{{History||1.3|Released in February 21, 2011.<ref>http://notch.tumblr.com/post/3428176687/server-downtime-and-a-new-launcher</ref> A technical sneak preview was published by Notch on February 18, 2011.<ref>{{tweet|notch|38621269331025921}}</ref>Added capability of automatic login to the game and/or server by command line arguments.|Added smarter update system that only updates changed files, prompts the user to update, allows HTTPS logins for a more secure connection, and offers general UI improvements.
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|Link to the ''Minecraft'' install directory for easy access.
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|Add ''Force Update'' button under the ''Options'' dialog.
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|The launcher also featured an inline "changelog" via a [http://mcupdate.tumblr.com/ Tumblr] called [[MCUpdate]], and supports command-line arguments.<ref>http://mcupdate.tumblr.com/post/3427294253/welcome-to-the-new-minecraft-launcher</ref>|Added the new Minecraft logo.|Added official links, community links and Mojang on Twitter links.|}}
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{{History||1.2.1|Properly selects 64-bit Java installations for Mac OS X users.<ref>http://www.mojang.com/2012/03/minecraft-1-2-is-out/</ref>}}
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{{History||1.3.2|Added ability to launch [[demo mode]] for non-premium users.}}
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{{History||1.6.1|snap=13w16a|New launcher added. See launcher history below.}}
* Added Kiosk Mode for event organizers, which removes logout/account info to keep users logged in.<ref>{{tweet|Marc_IRL|1044961994586165248|Event organizers: try out Kiosk Mode in the Java Minecraft launcher! This removes logout/account info. Keep users logged into that station!|September 26, 2018}}</ref>
*[[Minecraft launcher|Launcher]] geüpdate naar 1.2.1
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! style="text-align: left" | Bug fixes
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*Een waarschuwing over het gebruik van [[Beta]], [[Alpha]] en snapshot versies toegevoegd
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* {{bug|MCL-5530}} – "Download Server" link invalid for versions before 1.2.5
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| 1 augustus 2013
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* {{bug|MCL-5627}} – View crash report link is not working
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* {{bug|MCL-5634}} – Launcher not showing link to open crash report when closing log before crash
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*[[Minecraft launcher|Launcher]] geüpdate naar 1.2
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* {{bug|MCL-8726}} – Minecraft game output log's "lines shown" option is apparently always set to All, even if you change it
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*Een "Tijdmachine" functie toegevoegd om [[Beta]] versies te kunnen spelen.
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* {{bug|MCL-9318}} – Launcher uses incorrect link for Snapshot Server downloads
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* {{bug|MCL-9498}} – .dll files don't exist error
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* {{bug|MCL-9564}} – Deleting profile on "Launch Options" tab does not deselect it on "News" tab
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* {{bug|MCL-9583}} – "Copy" string is non translatable
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* {{bug|MCL-9651}} – http://resources.download.minecraft.net/ad/ urls give 403, while other directories and https://resources.download.minecraft.net/ad/ urls succeed
* New translations<ref>{{tweet|dinnerbone|869457953350352898|A new version of the Minecraft Launcher will be going out shortly, it has new translations & a fix for those stuck/crashing on "Preparing"|May 30, 2017}}</ref>
| November 2, 2016<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/Minecraft/comments/5apvpl/help_us_test_the_new_minecraft_launcher_todays/?st=iv1jq8z1&sh=7908cfe7</ref>
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* Now supports running multiple instances of ''Minecraft'' at the same time
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* Can now be kept open while the game is running
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* Now backs ups "launcher_profiles.json" before migrating settings to new launcher
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* Made launch options slightly smaller
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* The button to add a new launch option is now at the top of the list
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* "Keep launcher open" and "Show game log" are now separate settings
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* Multiple bug fixes:
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** Fixed running modded versions
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** Resolution setting should now work properly
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** Fixed an issue where opening the game directory would give an error message even when it worked
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** Pressing {{key|Del}} in input fields no longer removes the rest of the line
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** Pressing {{key|Tab}} on the news page no longer messes with the news carousel
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** Fixed a crash that sometimes happened when the game closed
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** Selecting input with your mouse and hitting backspace on the keyboard should now properly delete the input
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** The version information page no longer selects all text when you click it
* Now warns the player when their profile has been opened in the [https://www.reddit.com/r/Minecraft/comments/59b7m0/help_us_test_the_new_minecraft_launcher_check_the/ new launcher].
* Launcher now creating folder "''server-resource-packs''" in game directory.
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* {{bug|MCL-3732}} – Server Resource Packs not downloading: "Internal Exception: java.lang.IllegalArgumentException: Parameter 'directory' is not a directory"
* Added "(Why can I only play demo?)" link for demo accounts, under the "play demo" button. The link redirects you [https://help.mojang.com/customer/portal/articles/1218766-can-only-play-minecraft-demo?ref=launcher here]
* {{bug|MCL-416}} – minecraft launcher uses old directory even when a new one has been given
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* {{bug|MCL-599}} – IllegalStateException on login during assets download
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* {{bug|MCL-945}} – Copying profile of Account 1 will overwrite Account 1's name to Account's 2 name after logging in with Account 2 (Donor Account gets changed to Recipient Account)
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* {{bug|MCL-983}} – Multiple Types of Minecraft Crashes on Launch - Mac
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* {{bug|MCL-1059}} – Java Double Instance - Causing MAJOR Lag
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* {{bug|MCL-1184}} – Launcher doesn't close when requested
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* {{bug|MCL-1199}} – Attempting to close Launcher freezes Launcher
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*Mac OS X 10.5.8 users have had ''Minecraft'' 1.6.1 disabled pending a LWJGL fix, however 1.5.2 is not affected<ref>{{tweet|dinner|352109843731070976}}</ref>
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* {{bug|MCL-11}} – Pressing play in launcher, and quickly closing it leaves java process hanging and throws an exception
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* {{bug|MCL-90}} – Unable to play 1.6 on osx 10.5.8 using new launcher (Invalid memory access of location)
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* {{bug|MCL-515}} – Text can Overlap in Launcher Resize
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* {{bug|MCL-633}} – 1.0.4 breaks the authentication system
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* {{bug|MCL-756}} – New launcher won't launch previous versions (1.5.2) on OSX (newest version works fine).
* Client window now uses [[Werkbank|Crafting Table]] icon for main window when a snapshot build is selected; Launcher window still uses [[Grass Block]] icon
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** "assets" folder; stores resources such as language packs and sounds.
** "assets" folder; stores resources such as language packs and sounds.
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** "library" folder; stores Java libraries such as LWJGL and jinput.jar.
** "library" folder; stores Java libraries such as LWJGL and jinput.jar.
** "versions" folder; there are file "versions.json" (meta data) and folders that stores [[minecraft.jar]] for each versions (but its name is same as its version. e.g. for 13w16a, "versions/13w16a/13w16a.jar").
** "versions" folder; there are file "versions.json" (meta data) and folders that stores [[minecraft.jar]] for each versions (but its name is same as its version. e.g. for 13w16a, "versions/13w16a/13w16a.jar").
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|(Launcher 0.3) Local Version Editor (NYI) toegevoegd. Multiplayer/login server status info toegevoegd aan het launcher venster..}}
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{{History|||snap=13w18a|(Launcher 0.7) Kleine fout opgelost.}}
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{{History|||snap=13w18c|(Launcher 0.7.1) Kleine fout opgelost.}}
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{{History|||snap=13w24a|(Launcher 0.9.2) Kleine fout opgelost.}}
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{{History|||snap=13w24b|(Launcher 0.9.3) Kleine fout opgelost.}}
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{{History|||snap=13w25b|(Launcher 0.9.4) ''New Profile'' en ''Edit Profile'' knop aan het launcher venster toegevoegd. Voor deze update kon je profiles maken/bewerken in het inhoud menu van het ''Profile Editer'' tabblad, you can create/edit profile from ''Profile Editor'' tab's context menu.
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|(Launcher 0.9.5) Kleine fout opgelost.}}
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{{History|||snap=1.6pre|(Launcher 1.0) Kleine fout opgelost. Hernoemd van 'MinecraftDev' naar 'Minecraft'.
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|(Launcher 1.0.1) Yggdrasil ingeschakeld, Het nieuwe authenticatie systeem.
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|(Launcher 1.0.2) Kleine fout opgelost.
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|(Launcher 1.0.3) {{bug|MCL-587}}, opgelost. - Volledig spel kan worden gespeeld met een niet-premium account.}}
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{{History|||snap=1.6.1pre|(Launcher 1.0.4) 'Resolution' instelling in de profile editor toegevoegd.}}
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{{History|||snap=1.6.1|(Launcher 1.0.5) 'Snapshot' instelling in de profile editor toegevoegd om snapshots in of uit te schakelen. 'Minecraft.exe'(launcher) is digitaal gesigneerd.
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|(Launcher 1.0.6) Kleine fout opgelost.
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|(Launcher 1.0.7) Mogelijkheid om automatisch inloggen uit te schakelen toegevoegd.
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|(Launcher 1.0.8) High Definition icoon toegevoegd aan de launcher. Oplossingen voor de problemen met het spelen van 1.6.2 op Mac}}
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{{History|||snap=1.6.2|(Launcher 1.0.9) Ondersteuning toegevoegd voor het nieuwe crash-rapporteer systeem, Hopper<ref>http://hopper.minecraft.net/</ref>. Iedere client crash zal automatisch het crash-rapport voorleggen.
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|(Launcher 1.0.10) Verdere ondersteuning voor Hopper.
|(Launcher 1.1.2) {{bug|MCL-1241}}, opgelost - Kan niet offline spelen
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|(Launcher 1.1.3) Minecraft gebruikt niet de goede videokaart bij de Intel HDXXXX chipsets. opgelost
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|(Launcher 1.1.4) Kleine fout opgelost{{cn}}
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|(Launcher 1.2) Je kunt nu Beta versies en oudere versies van het originele spel terug tot 1.2.5 spelen door gebruik te maken van de launcher.{{tweet|dinner|362962186458513408}}
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|(Launcher 1.2.1) Vermogen om Alpha, Infdev, Indev, Classic versies en de versies 1.0.0 tot en met 1.2.4 spelen van de officiële uitgave door gebruik te maken van de Launcher.<ref>{{tweet|dinner|362962536016003075}}</ref>}}
* In the top left corner a barely visible button can be found which randomly shows either a [[creeper]] face or a shrug kaomoji ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. It glows white when clicked, but has no use at all.
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** The creeper face as well as shrug were used for the language selection menu during the beta phase of the launcher, but when a globe was added instead both were simply moved downwards to be kept as an Easter egg.
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* Hovering long enough over the "Play" button will cause random mobs appear on the right side of the window.
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The Minecraft launcher is the login and downloader front-end to the stand-alone client. It is responsible for downloading the main Java packages, including minecraft.jar, which holds the code and resources of the game such as textures, and LWJGL. It also acts somewhat like a basic and easily bypassable copy-restriction by forcing the user to login to a paid account when running for the first time. It is possible to use the launcher to run versions of Minecraft from nearly any era. However, not every version of the game is included (to see a list of all missing versions, see versions not in the launcher). The current launcher is the sixth launcher for Minecraft, and the second that was built to automatically update itself.
The login screen for launchers without previously logged-in users.
Every time the launcher is executed, it checks a specific directory where Minecraft stores its files called ".minecraft". It checks a file called "launcher_profiles.json" for login credentials. If the file does not exist, is corrupt, or no user is logged in, the user must login with a valid premium account, otherwise the user will be directed to play the Demo version or purchase the game.
When logging in, the launcher will first try to verify the login. If a valid "launcher_profiles.json" file exists but there is no Internet connection, the launcher will offer a "Play offline" mode if a player was logged in when it was last closed. If the connection is successful, the launcher will then, depending on profile options, compare the latest version in the latest "versions" directory to the latest version reported by the server. If the selected version does not exist or the latest installed version is outdated when "Use latest version" is selected in the profile, the launcher will download all Minecraft components and Java binary files. It will also synchronize everything in the "assets" folder (see Resource pack).
Finally, upon a successful update or installation, the launcher will execute the Minecraft jar (via "javaw.exe", Oracle's Java Virtual Machine executable.) It is possible however for there to be missing ".jar" files, in which case the launcher will attempt to replace the missing files automatically but will stop if there is no connection.
Currently, the Minecraft launcher supports 57 languages.
Features
Launcher
Manage multiple profiles (stored in "launcher_profiles.json"). Each profile can control:
Game version. Includes access to outdated development builds and previous releases. Older/custom versions can also be added manually.[2]
Mojang account used to play the game
Command line arguments for Java (such as heap size)
Game directory (where the game files are saved on disk)
Edit profile pictures or custom made ones
The launcher doesn't store the password locally. Instead of this, it uses a 'refresh token'
The launcher supports multiple instances (as the game also does)
Automatic updates for launcher
Ability to update libraries, such as LWJGL
Offline mode. (The first time launch requires an Internet connection to download required resources)
Crashes are indexed through a database for information on how to fix the issue
Launcher Settings
Switching accounts or logging off
Changing skins
Downloads servers on versions
Help button
Shows you the launcher version information when you click the launcher version
Backward Compatibility
A profile with Alpha and Beta versions enabled
The Minecraft launcher has the ability to play old Alpha and Beta versions of the game. Currently, snapshots, Alpha, Beta, and all Release versions are available to play. Four Pre-classic versions, four Classic versions, and one Infdev version are already added under the names "old-alpha version".[3] No Indev versions are currently available from the launcher.
To enable the old versions either click the "Launch Options" then turn the "Historical Versions" on then open your profile or make a new one, next select any of Alpha/Beta versions on the Version box then click "Save" button.
However, these versions are very out of date and may be unstable. Any bugs, glitches, missing features, or crashes that result from instability will never be resolved as only later versions are supported. Mojang strongly recommends that you play them in separate directories than your other saves to avoid corruption.[4]
Skins
Skin options in the launcher
You can change or add your custom skin within the Minecraft launcher. To change or add your skin click the "Skins" button, then click the "Browse" button to navigate through your file system for your skin file. The file must have a resolution of 64×64 in order for the launcher to accept it as a skin file. Additionally, the skin file must be in a .png format. After you have found the skin file, click the "Save" button to confirm your in-game skin.
You can reset your skin to the Steve or Alex defaults by clicking "Click to reset".
You can choose between player models - either Classic (Steve) or Slim (Alex).
If the game is running when the user enters this menu, a warning appears at the bottom of the launcher: Minecraft is currently running. Skin changes may not take effect until the game is next started.
Profiles
When you open the launcher for first time, it creates a profile that selects the latest version of Minecraft - it cannot be removed.
However, you may create a game profile of your own in the launcher. Click on the "Launch Options" button, then click "Add New" to create one. After this, name your profile as you want it. If you leave it, it will be named "Unnamed Configuration". Then, optionally, select a profile picture from the launcher or a custom one. However, it must be a 128×128 .png picture. Select the version you wish to play, and click "Save" to confirm your profile. If you want to edit a profile, just click it. The same applies if you wish to delete a profile. Simply click the profile you want to delete and then click the "Delete [X]" button to remove it.
Profile settings in the launcher
You can download server versions by clicking "Download Server".
If you want to resize the game, turn "Resolution" on to change the game window size.
You can turn "Advanced Settings" on to show more profile options.
If you want to change the .minecraft file path, turn the on the "Game directory" option. Now, navigate to the folder where you wish to relocate the .minecraft folder. You can also open the Minecraft profile by clicking the green arrow-shaped "Go to folder" button.
If you turned "Snapshot Versions" on, it creates a "Latest Snapshot" profile automatically.
As of 2.1.1432, the launcher has 9 command-line options available:
--clean - This option deletes the game and runtime folders, including their contents, from the working directory.
--launcherui
--workDir - This option, followed by a path (relative or absolute), will change the location (and/or name) of the .minecraft folder.
--nativeLauncherVersion
--tmpDir - This option, followed by a path (relative or absolute), will change the location (and/or name) of the tmp folder.
--lockDir
--winTen - This option adds support for Windows 10. Since the launcher now supports Windows 10 fully, this option is unnecessary and seems to have no effect.
--proxyHost
--proxyPort
The --workDir option can be used to create a portable installation of the game. For example, --workDir . can be used to make the launcher use the current directory (no matter what your current folder is called).
Initial release. In this version users can choose not only the current version but also Infdev.
The client requires an internet connection on the first run and for updates, but after that the game supports playing offline.
Command line arguments are accepted to launch the game. Using the format java -cp Minecraft.jar net.minecraft.LauncherFrame usernamepassword will allow login without joining a server, while the format java -cp minecraft.jar net.minecraft.LauncherFrame usernamepasswordserveraddress:portnumber allows joining a server.
Released in February 21, 2011.[6] A technical sneak preview was published by Notch on February 18, 2011.[7]Added capability of automatic login to the game and/or server by command line arguments.
Added smarter update system that only updates changed files, prompts the user to update, allows HTTPS logins for a more secure connection, and offers general UI improvements.
Link to the Minecraft install directory for easy access.
Add Force Update button under the Options dialog.
The launcher also featured an inline "changelog" via a Tumblr called MCUpdate, and supports command-line arguments.[5]
Added the new Minecraft logo.
Added official links, community links and Mojang on Twitter links.
Launcher now closes automatically when game window opens
Bug fixes
MCL-416 – minecraft launcher uses old directory even when a new one has been given
MCL-599 – IllegalStateException on login during assets download
MCL-945 – Copying profile of Account 1 will overwrite Account 1's name to Account's 2 name after logging in with Account 2 (Donor Account gets changed to Recipient Account)
MCL-983 – Multiple Types of Minecraft Crashes on Launch - Mac
MCL-1059 – Java Double Instance - Causing MAJOR Lag
"assets" folder; stores resources such as language packs and sounds.
All music discs now use .ogg format instead of .mus format.
"library" folder; stores Java libraries such as LWJGL and jinput.jar.
"versions" folder; there are file "versions.json" (meta data) and folders that stores minecraft.jar for each versions (but its name is same as its version. e.g. for 13w16a, "versions/13w16a/13w16a.jar").
The launcher is an executable.
Galerij
The first Minecraft launcher.
The second Minecraft launcher. The old Minecraft logo can be seen.
The third Minecraft launcher.
The fourth Minecraft launcher.
The fifth Minecraft launcher version 1.6.
The sixth and current Minecraft launcher version 2.0.
The Launcher Log tab after the Launcher starts
The Local Version Editor (NYI) tab (replaced by Time Machine)
Error message that is displayed if a development launcher is outdated
Error message that is displayed if an old launcher is opened after using the 2.0 launcher
Profile icons selection from launcher.
Launcher in offline mode
The Help page
Game crash
Launcher warning about running another copy of Minecraft if it is already running.
Trivia
In the top left corner a barely visible button can be found which randomly shows either a creeper face or a shrug kaomoji ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. It glows white when clicked, but has no use at all.
The creeper face as well as shrug were used for the language selection menu during the beta phase of the launcher, but when a globe was added instead both were simply moved downwards to be kept as an Easter egg.
Hovering long enough over the "Play" button will cause random mobs appear on the right side of the window.
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