Minecraft won't run...
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Dmitribeta
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I currently run Minecraft on my Mac laptop comp, and it runs with just a little lag, but I decided to switch to my desktop computer to help kill some lag. When I go to play Minecraft, however, it just has a loading screen that ends saying "Switching Applets" and then it goes black. I've let it sit for quite a while, but it is still black. Help?

My desktop is a Dell i bought in 2002 (I know, old) and it runs Windows XP home, and so far it works most games with minimal lag (It, surprisingly, runs TF2 on Steam without a problem, along with most others)

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You have latest java and

You have latest java and latest client version and minecraft.jar?

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Same

Same thing here. I just reloaded my computer with xp again cause i was having some troubles and it worked fine on that computer for months. Now i reload it and it does the switching applets and then goes black. Please help.

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Please help

Same problem here D: *bump*

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If you open your Java

If you open your Java console, or enable it to open during the loading of Minecraft, you'll most likely get an error on it trying to load a .jar file.

Quote:
Exception in thread "Minecraft main thread"
java.lang.UnsatisfiedLinkError: Can't load library:
C:\Users\De\AppData\Local\Temp\\minecraft.net\Minecraft_infdev\natives\lwjgl.dll

This is why you guys see the black screen after "switching applet."
You must go to that file and delete it or the whole Minecraft folder in the /Temp folder.

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This Doesn't work. I'm also

This Doesn't work.

I'm also having this problem, and even deleting the whole "minecraft.net" folder doesn't solve the problem.

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Mac??

It does this on my mac OSX :(

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help

i have the black screen problem too and i can't find that on my comp         C:\Users\De\AppData\Local\Temp\\minecraft.net\Minecraft_infdev\natives\lwjgl.dll

PLZZ HELP!!!!

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Minecraft won't stop loading

Hi,
I'm on a HP EliteBook 8530p.
I've tried to start the Alpha in both browser mode and download mode, but when I start it the load screens won't stop loading, ergo I can't play the game. Any suggestions?
Also, when I try the classic version I only get a black screen.

Help, anyone? : /

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minecraft

ok so what happens with me is i download minecraft and when i open it up my pc asks with what program i want to open it can any1 help???

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Im having the same issue when

Im having the same issue when i download the minecraft.exe and try 2 run it asks me to find a program 2 run it. what do i do?

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If your on a PC

Just select it
Go Rename
Then add .exe to the end
The icon should have changed if you did it right.

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if your on pc

i do that and i get a error message saying its not a valid windows 32 bit program.
any ideas?

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Any that can help me out?

When ever i go into minecraft and click a server it comes up with a message saying i cant play it because i need an nvidia driver but i cant get one since i got a different system or something and also i was able to play minecraft before just not now. can anyone help me out?

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minecraft saved files

hi every1 I get minecraft but i get the error null Extracting: lwjgl.jar.lzma to lwjgl.jar plz any1 who can help? I have got some saved files because yesterday it works

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Black screen

When the 'free alpha weekend ' started I could play it with no problems but when I bought the game it just comes up as a black screen, what do I do?

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Black screen

It works now :)

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I need help..When i start the

I need help..
When i start the game and logg in it going black screen..
Can some 1 help plzz

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I need help..When i start the

I need help..
When i start the game and logg in it going black screen..
Can some 1 help plzz

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I'm also experiencing this

I'm also experiencing this problem.

I run Minecraft, it opens to log in.
I hit log in and it instantly turns to a black screen.
On the website it turns into a white screen.
Any help?

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I its more ppl have this

I its more ppl have this problem then ppl play xD
please we need help

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Check this

Check this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUddDTpp-GM

It's a fix for the black screen issue.

I replaced the files as it's said in the video tutorial and now I can play again. :)

NOTE: Works on Mac, Windows and Linux.

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Thats for Mac >_>i need for

Thats for Mac >_>
i need for PC but thanks. :P
some more?

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It works on Windows too

It works on Windows too because the game is multiplatform. I don't know why the user who uploaded the video to YouTube thought it will only work on Mac, but, at least, it works on Windows too. I guarantee it. I've Windows 7 and it works for me.

You can find the files you have to replace in %APPDATA%/.minecraft/bin/ Just enter this path on the adrees bar of windows explorer and you'll go directly to the folder. Then replace de original files with the downloaded ones.

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cant load the wrapper!

When i try to load the wrapper i just get this:

Autodetecting java
Testing x86 folder
Checking C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre6 folder
Found java in C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre6 folder
Starting java from "C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre6\bin\java.exe"
Exception in thread "main" java.lang.NoClassDefFoundError: com/mojang/minecraft/
MinecraftApplet
        at java.lang.ClassLoader.defineClass1(Native Method)
        at java.lang.ClassLoader.defineClassCond(Unknown Source)
        at java.lang.ClassLoader.defineClass(Unknown Source)
        at java.security.SecureClassLoader.defineClass(Unknown Source)
        at java.net.URLClassLoader.defineClass(Unknown Source)
        at java.net.URLClassLoader.access$000(Unknown Source)
        at java.net.URLClassLoader$1.run(Unknown Source)
        at java.security.AccessController.doPrivileged(Native Method)
        at java.net.URLClassLoader.findClass(Unknown Source)
        at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass(Unknown Source)
        at sun.misc.Launcher$AppClassLoader.loadClass(Unknown Source)
        at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass(Unknown Source)
Caused by: java.lang.ClassNotFoundException: com.mojang.minecraft.MinecraftApple
t
        at java.net.URLClassLoader$1.run(Unknown Source)
        at java.security.AccessController.doPrivileged(Native Method)
        at java.net.URLClassLoader.findClass(Unknown Source)
        at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass(Unknown Source)
        at sun.misc.Launcher$AppClassLoader.loadClass(Unknown Source)
        at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass(Unknown Source)
        ... 12 more
Could not find the main class: Main.  Program will exit.
ERROR: Failed to run minecraft
JAVA6="C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre6\bin\java.exe"

any fixes?

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mu minecraft vont work

it seas:
    Bad video card drivers!     
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Minecraft was unable to start because it failed to find an accelerated OpenGL mode.
This can usually be fixed by updating the video card drivers.

--- BEGIN ERROR REPORT 7fe0271 --------
Generated 9/25/10 12:28 PM

Minecraft: Minecraft Alpha v1.1.2
OS: Windows 7 (x86) version 6.1
Java: 1.6.0_21, Sun Microsystems Inc.
VM: Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (mixed mode), Sun Microsystems Inc.
LWJGL: 2.3
[failed to get system properties (java.lang.NullPointerException)]

org.lwjgl.LWJGLException: Pixel format not accelerated
    at org.lwjgl.opengl.WindowsPeerInfo.nChoosePixelFormat(Native Method)
    at org.lwjgl.opengl.WindowsPeerInfo.choosePixelFormat(WindowsPeerInfo.java:52)
    at org.lwjgl.opengl.WindowsDisplay.createWindow(WindowsDisplay.java:185)
    at org.lwjgl.opengl.Display.createWindow(Display.java:311)
    at org.lwjgl.opengl.Display.create(Display.java:843)
    at org.lwjgl.opengl.Display.create(Display.java:771)
    at org.lwjgl.opengl.Display.create(Display.java:752)
    at net.minecraft.client.Minecraft.a(SourceFile:196)
    at net.minecraft.client.Minecraft.run(SourceFile:554)
    at java.lang.Thread.run(Unknown Source)
--- END ERROR REPORT 5925b603 ---------
what to do???????????

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Us too!

We purchased this game in hopes of being able to access and play it off line. We are unable to even figure out which program to open it in.
My son is terribly upset!
Any fixes? Any help out there?
Thanks!

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wish this sh*t worked

yeah

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if its not starting

If you arent sure which program to open it with, right click on it, click "rename" and name it "minecraft.exe" (without quotes). that should get it running, now back to the black screen.. :(

minecraft works on my home pc, but it doesnt work on my work pc, or my laptop, and i did the same install on all 3 PC's on the same day.

If I figure out why its doing this i will surely let you all know.

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FIXED!!

I have re-installed minecraft on my work pc and my laptop (the ones that werent working in my above post) and got them to work :D

Heres What i did:

Uninstall Java completely, and delete .minecraft folder in appdata(Start -> run -> %appdata% -> click OK) keep your saves if you want ;), then restart your PC.

Re-install Java (Offline install! - online install didnt work), then restart your PC again.

Go into minecraft and let it download new version, copy tour saves back into appdata, and all should be well.

NOTE: i dunno if all the PC restarts are necessary, but i tried everything before this so just go with it :P

NOTE2: This procedure worked on 2 completely different PC configurations (one notebook, and one desktop), so hopefully it works for you :D

NOTE3: you can get the offline java install here : http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp

 

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I don't get anything.

When I try to load the free game, it just pops up a black screen. No logins or anything, just a black screen. Any fixes?

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WOULD SOMEONE FIX THIS!!!!!

yes it happened to me too its on a desktop pc just goes blank (says "switching applet") i hate this at school it works but here ----------- can some1 fix this its like no cure for cancer here!

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Mine just crashes before it reaches the title screen

Either on the download launcher or the in browser launcher, it does the same thing. I start it, it says the Mojang Specifications logo then crashes and doesn't respond. I really need help.

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Same Problem Fixed

For Vista or W7 Goto Your Local disc (C D or E:)\Users\*Your user*\AppData\Roaming\Minecraft. <---Delete this minecraft folder.

For XP Goto Your Local disc (C D or E:)\Documents And Settings\*Your user*\Application Data\Minecraft. <---Delete this minecraft folder.
I Hope This Will Help You.

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i cant get my minecraft to

i cant get my minecraft to work! when i trying to open it. it says (could not create the java virtual machine)

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WARNING: Found unknown

WARNING: Found unknown Windows version: Windows Vista
Attempting to use default windows plug-in.
Exception in thread "Thread-13" java.lang.NoClassDefFoundError: a/a
at com.mojang.minecraft.b.a.a.a(Unknown Source)
at com.mojang.minecraft.b.a.a(Unknown Source)
at com.mojang.minecraft.l.run(Unknown Source)
at java.lang.Thread.run(Unknown Source)
Caused by: java.lang.ClassNotFoundException: a.a
at java.net.URLClassLoader$1.run(Unknown Source)
at java.security.AccessController.doPrivileged(Native Method)
at java.net.URLClassLoader.findClass(Unknown Source)
at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass(Unknown Source)
at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass(Unknown Source)
... 4 more
Caused by: java.util.zip.ZipException: invalid LOC header (bad signature)
at java.util.zip.ZipFile.read(Native Method)
at java.util.zip.ZipFile.access$1200(Unknown Source)
at java.util.zip.ZipFile$ZipFileInputStream.read(Unknown Source)
at java.util.zip.ZipFile$1.fill(Unknown Source)
at java.util.zip.InflaterInputStream.read(Unknown Source)
at java.util.jar.JarVerifier$VerifierStream.read(Unknown Source)
at sun.misc.Resource.getBytes(Unknown Source)
at java.net.URLClassLoader.defineClass(Unknown Source)
at java.net.URLClassLoader.access$000(Unknown Source)
... 9 more

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hi i have downloaded World of Minecraft but

hi i have downloaded World of Minecraft but after a while it started to say (java.lang. IllegalArgumentExeption: input = = Null!) what do i do ive tried to reinstall it but it wont work

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for me the .minecraft folder

for me the .minecraft folder only has resources and options.txt

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hi

if your minecraft wont run try
going to your start menu
click run
type %appdata%
then put your whole minecraft file in there.
create a shortcut on your desktop and then try

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Help please

I want to play minecraft on my comp( even though it runs slow as a turtle) but when i try opening the file, it just doesnt do anything but posts a read me file and says:

#
# A fatal error has been detected by the Java Runtime Environment:
#
#  Internal Error (assembler_x86.cpp:1042), pid=368, tid=260
#  guarantee(VM_Version::supports_cmov()) failed: illegal instruction
#
# JRE version: 6.0_23-b05
# Java VM: Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (19.0-b09 mixed mode, sharing windows-x86 )
# If you would like to submit a bug report, please visit:
#   http://java.sun.com/webapps/bugreport/crash.jsp
#

---------------  T H R E A D  ---------------

Current thread (0x00396400):  JavaThread "Unknown thread" [_thread_in_vm, id=260, stack(0x003a0000,0x003f0000)]

Stack: [0x003a0000,0x003f0000],  sp=0x003efbe8,  free space=318k
Native frames: (J=compiled Java code, j=interpreted, Vv=VM code, C=native code)
V  [jvm.dll+0x200a27]
V  [jvm.dll+0xa52cc]
V  [jvm.dll+0xc64a]
V  [jvm.dll+0x1bec3c]
V  [jvm.dll+0x1c3d58]
V  [jvm.dll+0x1c511c]
V  [jvm.dll+0xdbcfa]
V  [jvm.dll+0x1e9c28]
V  [jvm.dll+0x106190]
C  [javaw.exe+0x1657]
C  [javaw.exe+0x1e2c]
C  [javaw.exe+0x8614]
C  [kernel32.dll+0x9ff0]

---------------  P R O C E S S  ---------------

Java Threads: ( => current thread )

Other Threads:

=>0x00396400 (exited) JavaThread "Unknown thread" [_thread_in_vm, id=260, stack(0x003a0000,0x003f0000)]

VM state:not at safepoint (not fully initialized)

VM Mutex/Monitor currently owned by a thread: None

Dynamic libraries:
0x00400000 - 0x00424000     C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\javaw.exe
0x77f50000 - 0x77ff7000     C:\WINDOWS\System32\ntdll.dll
0x77e60000 - 0x77f47000     C:\WINDOWS\system32\kernel32.dll
0x77dd0000 - 0x77e5d000     C:\WINDOWS\system32\ADVAPI32.dll
0x78000000 - 0x78086000     C:\WINDOWS\system32\RPCRT4.dll
0x77d40000 - 0x77dcd000     C:\WINDOWS\system32\USER32.dll
0x7f000000 - 0x7f042000     C:\WINDOWS\system32\GDI32.dll
0x7c340000 - 0x7c396000     C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\msvcr71.dll
0x6d7f0000 - 0x6da9c000     C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\client\jvm.dll
0x76b40000 - 0x76b6c000     C:\WINDOWS\System32\WINMM.dll
0x6d7a0000 - 0x6d7ac000     C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\verify.dll
0x6d320000 - 0x6d33f000     C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\java.dll
0x6d280000 - 0x6d288000     C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\hpi.dll
0x76bf0000 - 0x76bfb000     C:\WINDOWS\System32\PSAPI.DLL
0x6d7e0000 - 0x6d7ef000     C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\zip.dll

VM Arguments:
jvm_args: -Xms512m -Xmx1024m
java_command: C:\Documents and Settings\Winfield Luther\Application Data\Minecraft.exe
Launcher Type: SUN_STANDARD

Environment Variables:
PATH=C:\WINDOWS\system32;C:\WINDOWS;C:\WINDOWS\system32\WBEM;C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin
USERNAME=Winfield Luther
OS=Windows_NT
PROCESSOR_IDENTIFIER=x86 Family 5 Model 8 Stepping 0, AuthenticAMD

---------------  S Y S T E M  ---------------

OS: Windows XP Build 2600 Service Pack 1

CPU:total 1 (1 cores per cpu, 1 threads per core) family 5 model 8 stepping 0, cx8, mmx, 3dnow

Memory: 4k page, physical 196136k(46040k free), swap 479000k(293612k free)

vm_info: Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (19.0-b09) for windows-x86 JRE (1.6.0_23-b05), built on Nov 12 2010 15:00:43 by "java_re" with MS VC++ 7.1 (VS2003)

time: Mon Mar 21 11:01:37 2011
elapsed time: 0 seconds

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Got some progress

I uninstalled java then installed the runtime for minecraft. Now i get black screen after it loads and then it closes the open window after a couple of seconds. any ideas?

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All black

I have not gotten minecraft yet ( no money) but i have played a lot on classic mode but then one day i could not get the screen to stop turning black i tried reloading, making a new account, and updateing java it just won't work PLEASE HELP

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java

I only use in browser. I went to play it, it loaded, then the screen went black. then a little flag appeared with a message in the bottom right area of my screen, saying "Solve PC issues: 1 message" I went to it and it said that I need to address a problem with java and it has stopped working 1 time, I tried it again and it just said 2 times. I did everything it said to do, including online help, and it still doesn't work, any suggestions? 

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whoops

also i am on Windows 7

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World of Minecraft Client dont go!!

I have a problem like that. When  I start World of Minecraft Client , i can choose the server (i take World of Minecraft realms) and than the window is black only the buttons (quit ...)
are too see. and than it get white an i can do nothing and the programm failed!

what to do?
 im helpless!

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My plain does not work!

My plain does not work!

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My Minecraft isn't working

My minecraft for the past few days hasn't been working. I mean that I can go to the game, but the page with singleplayer and all the others won't come up. It is only a white blank screen. What should I do?

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Minecraft crashes

Had problems for a couple months now  Mine craft would crash to windows all the time...

Was coming up with errors on Java and such...

the Problems  ?    Texture packs..!! Yes texture packs...you heard right... t  e  x  t  u  r  e  P  a  c  k  s  ......I deleted the texture packs from the mine craft folder my daughter had downloaded and voila... minecraft now works....so any one having these problems try deleting your texture packs you may have got a bad one....

....Hotpocket at your service.....

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Every time i open World of Minecraft client

Every time i open World of Minecraft client it says that the server is down.  I talked to the people on my server and they said its up. MY login details is correct. I tried to play minecraft on another account and it did the same thing. I have the latest version of World of Minecraft and Java. Please help

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check out my video on how to fix that
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hy...can somebody help

hy...can somebody help me....

i start minecraft and receive this
 Bad video card drivers!      
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Minecraft was unable to start because it failed to find an accelerated OpenGL mode.
This can usually be fixed by updating the video card drivers.
i serched on internet but i coud not find the problem...also i am on window 7

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hy there

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