Alternative download options for Minecraft: Java Edition
If you can't get the standard download of Minecraft: Java Edition to work on your machine you may want to try with one of the alternative options below.
| Platform | Description | File |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10/11 (recommended) | Just double click and install. Easy as pie! |
Minecraft.exe |
| Windows 7/8 (recommended) | Just double click and install. Easy as pie! |
Minecraft.msi |
| Windows 7/8 (alternative) | Get Minecraft without our handy installer. If that’s your thing. |
Minecraft.exe |
| Mac | Open it and drag Minecraft to your applications! |
Minecraft.dmg |
| Debian / Ubuntu | Install and run, no fuss! |
Minecraft.deb |
| Arch Linux | Install minecraft-launcher from the AUR - need help? |
minecraft-launcher |
| Other Linux | No compilation or pre-requisites required, we got you covered! |
Minecraft.tar.gz |
| Snap for Linux (recommended) | Install the minecraft-launcher snap package. Need help? Get Started with Snap Packages in Linux - Linux.com |
minecraft-launcher.snap |
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