How to Fix Minecraft /Forge Exit Code : 1

We know how frustrating it can be to have Forge crash with exit code : 1. That is why in this video we teach you how to fix Minecraft crash error code : 1 in Forge. This is usually due to an outdated mod or java instance. Learn how to fix exit code 1 in forge in Minecraft Java.

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[NounouOphelie]

I have no mods, I have Java 17, no ressource pack etc and it still won't work... Edit 1h later (after weeks of trying): I managed! I manually donloaded AMD Software Adrenalin Edition (for my AMD Graphic card) and it solved the issue. Tried everything else, even updated AMD via the Windows driver update and it hadn't worked. Hoping it helps others!

[helper_games]

I did all of theses (it was a pain doing the last one) and my 1.20.1 still crashed, i don't understand at all, please tell me there's another way without doing something super complicated

[lypha]

you saved me, i had this own made modpack of 47 mods and i didn't know where to look, i checked every mod and found out where the issue was. not every hero wears a cape, thanks

[Leny-lo]

i still have the problem even after all this. i only have this issue when running forge mods not fabric or regular Minecraft. HELP

[OneCod]

In short, Minecraft support helped solve this problem. Personally, the problem I had was that my computer account name had an invalid "!" I quote: "There is a bug in Java's programming that makes it so if there is any alt code or special character in the name of your computer, it will not work properly. Basically, the program searches for files where it thinks they are but cannot find them. This isn't anything to do with the game, but the Java Runtime Environment itself."
I personally solved this problem by reinstalling Windows and creating a new name, since to change a nickname you need to delve into the computer’s registry, and this can cause errors and crashes in the system. It is also possible to create another account with a name from A to Z without any characters, and this problem should not occur when the game crashes. I never thought this would be a problem, funny.

[madzia_madziul]

no matter what i do even just pure forge won't open and i get the code 1 error every single time (i've tried like 3 tutorials)

[loraxgamer]

I have updated every single mod, and before it didnt give any trouble, but it randomly started doing it now, i have done every posible solution and still it crashes with error code 1
HELP

[JimmyHey]

Nope. No mods in my folder, deleted the .minecraft folder, uninstalled and reinstalled minecraft, got rid of old java versions and installed the one in the description, deleted the forge version in the launcher, installed it again for the correct versionand still exit code 1 crash.

[Yasha_]

And what happens if after all that it still doesnt working

[prxbablybetter]

im trying to play minecraft on an older version bc thats the only version compatable with the mods im trying to use but i keep gettin error code 1

[isabelquijano]

Thank you so much man, I was getting so mad tying to figuring this out.. you save me🙏😭

[deadskull]

Thank you! It worked after uninstalling java 8. Didn't realize there was such a big difference in JDK and java

[Sabbth]

I have no mods installed at all in the first place and it still crashes

[lisakawik]

Is it still possible to play Minecraft without Forge despite this error? Does the whole game freeze or just Forge?

[deathlord]

I have no mods in the mods folder and java 17 but forge crashes exit code 1 on versions above 1.18.2 help

[Yam]

for some reason, i was able to play 1.20.1 forge version. but now i couldnt. only below that version i can

[Eltako]

⁠i need help, I can’t play this versions on curseForge(a place where you can create modpacks and download modpacks) which are 1.19 and 1.20, i have Java 18 which is the most recent version, i have no mods on the minecraft default folder, i find really strange, pls help. If you need more info just ask

[andolix]

did everything on the list and still it says exit code 1 even when i lunch forge without mods on any vesion but when i turn on normal minecraft there are no problems any idea?

[foxy-myjd]

ok why am i the only one without the curse forge icon thing in the homepage

[mittykittykatm]

I was able to load the game and play with mods on 1.20.1 and then I installed optifine and it stopped working with exit code 1. I got rid of optifine and took all the mods out of my mods folder and forge will still not work.