Minecraft is one of those games that has grown in popularity since its launch in 2011. The game received a push when the later generations started playing the game.
Like any other game, Minecraft requires a launcher to launch the game. But sometimes, you might experience problems playing or downloading updates with the launcher.
Don’t worry. These problems have an easy fix. Let’s look at a few tips on how to restart the Minecraft launcher.
Restarting The Minecraft Launcher
While playing the game, you can get messages asking to restart to play the latest version. Here is how to tackle this issue.
Restarting The Launcher
The first tip is the easiest one. And that is to close and restart the game.
- You can do this by pressing the X button on the left side of the launcher or pressing Alt + F4.
- Another way to shut down the launcher is by pressing Ctrl + Alt + Del. Doing so will launch the Task Manager. Select the Minecraft launcher from the list of background applications and press “End task” to close it. This is a great option if your game freezes or stops responding abruptly.
- Once you do this, you want to restart your computer and re-launch the game on start-up. This works well, and you should be able to play or download the latest updates. If it’s a firmware issue, you can wait for the game developers to resolve the issue and try again.
Deleting The Minecraft Folder
This tip is painful for those who have made long progress in the game. And that is to delete your Minecraft folder entirely. If you face multiple glitches or the game exits suddenly, your only option is to reinstall the game from scratch.
To do this, follow the steps below.
- Locate the “Search bar” in your taskbar and type “%appdata%.” The App Data folder will open, where you can pick the “.minecraft” folder.
- Select this folder and delete it. All your Minecraft data is now gone, and you can reinstall the game.
Remember that this option deletes all your game data, like shaders, save files, texture packs, etc. Thus, we recommend this as a last resort.
The first option, i.e., restarting the game, works for most players. So you want to do everything you can to use this option. If it fails, you can sacrifice your gaming hours and start fresh by deleting and reinstalling the game.
Closing Thoughts
The Minecraft launcher is essential to access the game. While mods will enable you to launch the game through other methods, you still need to keep it updated.
If you face severe issues, you can also check online forums. Chances are another player is facing the same issue. You can also contact Mojang support for more help.