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Minecraft is coded in a programming language called Java. This programming language is different from the ones that you will usually have in the programs of your system. One key feature is the "Java Runtime Environment" which is sort of like an operating system within your operating system (in very simplistic, non-technical terms). It can be configured using what are called 'JVM arguments' in order to change its behaviour. | Minecraft is coded in a programming language called Java. This programming language is different from the ones that you will usually have in the programs of your system. One key feature is the "Java Runtime Environment" which is sort of like an operating system within your operating system (in very simplistic, non-technical terms). It can be configured using what are called 'JVM arguments' in order to change its behaviour. | ||
'''Make sure your system has java 8 installed, on Windows this can be done by simply searching for "java version".''' Minecraft launcher is meant to ship with the correct versions of java, however since the newer versions of minecraft have moved on to later versions it may fail to do so. | '''Make sure your system has java 8 installed, on Windows this can be done by simply searching for "java version".''' Minecraft launcher is meant to ship with the correct versions of java, however since the newer versions of minecraft have moved on to later versions it may fail to do so. 3rd party launchers do not ship their own versions, and you must install manually. | ||
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