How To Download Minecraft Java Edition (PC)

How can you install Minecraft Java Edition? Well, in this video, we show you exactly how to download Minecraft Java Edition and start playing it on PC. From how to download the Minecraft Launcher to how to get Minecraft Java and start playing it, this video covers it all, so let’s jump right on into it!

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About this video: Minecraft is one of the most popular games of all time, and Minecraft Java Edition is the most moddable version of it. That makes it extremely popular to download. Luckily, you have found our complete guide on how to download Minecraft Java Edition on PC. This will show you how to buy Minecraft Java Edition, how to download Minecraft on PC, and how to install Minecraft Java Edition on PC, so you can start playing Minecraft Java and experiencing all that it has to offer!

First things first, you will need to purchase Minecraft. You can find a link in the description above to buy Minecraft Java Edition. It is worth noting that when you purchase Minecraft Java Edition you also get Minecraft Bedrock on PC meaning you are getting both version of game with one purchase. You will

Minecraft Java Edition is also included in Xbox Game Pass for PC. This means that if you have Game Pass, you already have Minecraft Java Edition. Just make sure you login to the Minecraft Launcher using the Xbox account with Game Pass.

Once you have purchased Minecraft Java Edition, we need to download the Minecraft Launcher. There are two ways to do this - the Xbox App and the Microsoft Store.

The link in the description above will take you through the process of downloading Minecraft Java Edition with the Xbox App. When you click the link, select to get Minecraft, log in to your Microsoft account, and click Get again, you will go to the Xbox App. From there, click “Install” and the Minecraft Launcher will install. Click Play, and it will launch.

My preferred method of getting the Minecraft Java Edition Launcher though is actually using the Microsoft Store. To download Minecraft Java Edition with the Microsoft Store, open the Microsoft Store App on your PC. Then, search for the “Minecraft Launcher”. It will pop-up. Click it, and click the “Install” button. Minecraft Java Edition will start downloading on PC.

You can now open the Minecraft Launcher using the Start Menu. Then, login to the Microsoft Account that you purchased Minecraft through. When you do, you will see “Minecraft Java Edition” on the left-hand side. Click that, and you will see a “Play” button. Click the Play button, and Minecraft Java Edition will open.

With that, you now know how to download and install Minecraft Java Edition on PC. If you have any questions about how to get Minecraft on PC, let us know in the comments. We will try our best to help you out.

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[bleflar]

I swear, Microsoft made installing their game legally more complicated than pirating it.

[clemens]

No way, Microsoft literally made it so hard that i had to watch a tutorial fpr installing minecraft

[Marsh-jwgg]

Your awesome man every time I want to download something and I can’t find it your video pops up and it tells me everything I need to know keep up the good work

[williammorales]

I'm not sure what is going on, one day minecraft didn't want to run so I deleted it and tried to redownload it from microsoft store but now when I click install it just turns gray and nothing happens. What am I doing wrong?

[christopherpickett]

Thanks. Why is Minecraft so complicated? Well, it really helped me❤

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why am i not allowed to not get JUST java edition minecraft?

[monkey]

I got it and played it but the next day I needed to install it again, now I don't really bother with it but now and then I feel like playing minecraft. You got any idea what's wrong?

[mylagoodnight]

when i go to the minecraft launcher it doesnt tell me play it tells me to buy it. i have l all ready bought it so im confused please help!

[ILikeRowlet]

Broo I need microsoft store to install I did dowload the install or launcher thingy on chrome It says I need Microsoft store what should I do?💀💀😭😭

[artomblank]

Bro this vid helped me so much🥰thx pls do more tutorials ur very good at it

[redlightning]

it won't let me play it, it keep saying no applicable app licenses found.

[Alan_R]

i never purchased mc java and didnt have xbox gamespass for a couple years and was able to play java on pc. did something change recently? i cant play no more. did I lose my world?

[zbar]

It says that if I’m not playing Minecraft for windows through family sharing, I can’t play Java

[sawyerpotts]

It does say I own a Minecraft launcher but unfortunately, there is no launch, all it says is learn more.

[BestSoccerClipz]

I followed all steps and ended up with it either playing the demo only or but option :(

[xylic]

Can u log into and use technic launcher with this account?

[Papy-VR]

You can't download it when u try to log in to the Minecraft website it just says login and the page wont load and when you try to get the Minecraft installer it doesen't even let you click the edition

[jaredrowe]

My audio isn’t working after downloading it

[I.S.EPodcast]

How do u get a mod or go into marketplace?