Author:
Lewis Jackson
Date Of Creation:
6 May 2021
Update Date:
1 July 2024
Content
If you need to reinstall Minecraft, you might be wondering why this game doesn't appear in the Programs and Features list or the Applications folder. The reason is because Minecraft is installed using Java command, so you cannot uninstall it using the regular method. When reinstalling Minecraft, you should quickly back up your saved games so you don't lose progress.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Reinstall on Windows
Leave Launcher. You do not need to delete the EXE file used to run Minecraft, as it will be used to reload the files when you reinstall. You can bypass Launcher during the uninstall process.
- No settings or game files are actually saved in Launcher, so deleting the Launcher doesn't fix the problem, making the reinstallation even more difficult.
Press.⊞ Win+Rand type% appdata%. Press ↵ Enter to open the Roaming folder.
Search for a directory.. Double click to open it.
Copy folder.to safety. This step helps you to restore saved worlds after reinstallation.
Go back to the previous folder to re-enter the Roaming section. You will see the folder again.
Right click on the folder.and choose "Delete". This is the step of uninstalling Minecraft from the computer.
Run Minecraft Launcher. If you delete it by mistake, you can download it again. You will need to sign in with your Mojang account to run the Launcher file (this is the reason to leave the Launcher in Step 1 when reinstalling).
Wait for Minecraft to install. Minecraft will be installed automatically when you run Launcher.
Close Minecraft after installing and downloading. This is the step of restoring saved worlds.
Open the folder again and drag the folder back into it. Confirm that you want to overwrite everything here. This step helps you to restore saved worlds the next time you play Minecraft. advertisement
Problem solving
Run Minecraft Launcher. If you still have problems after reinstalling, you can try to force the update.
Select "Options".
Click the option "Forced Update!"then click" Done ".
Sign in to the game and allow the file to be downloaded.
Try reinstalling Java if that doesn't work. If you still can't play it, there might be a problem installing Java. You can learn how to reinstall Java yourself.
Update the video driver (driver). If you have multiple graphics issues, you may need to update your graphics card's software. Click here for driver update steps. advertisement
Method 2 of 3: Reinstall on Mac
Leave Launcher. You do not need to delete the Minecraft used to run the game, as it will be used to re-download the files when you reinstall. You can bypass Launcher during the uninstall process.
- No settings or game files are actually saved in Launcher, so deleting the Launcher doesn't fix the problem, making the reinstallation even more difficult.
Open a Finder window on the Mac.
Click the "Go" menu and choose "Go to Folder".
Type.~ / Library / Application Support / minecraftand press↵ Enter.
Copy folder.to the Desktop. This is the step of restoring saved worlds after reinstalling.
Select everything in the directory.and drag them all to the Trash. The folder will be completely empty.
Run Minecraft Launcher. If you delete it by mistake, you can download it again. You will need to sign in with your Mojang account to run the Launcher file (this is the reason to leave the Launcher in Step 1 when reinstalling).
Wait for Minecraft to install. Minecraft will be installed automatically when you run Launcher.
Close Minecraft after installing and downloading. This is the step of restoring saved worlds.
Open the folder again.and drag the folderre-enter this directory. Confirm that you want to overwrite everything contained here. This step helps you to restore saved worlds the next time you play Minecraft. advertisement
Problem solving
Run Minecraft Launcher. If you still have problems after reinstalling, you can try to force the update.
Select "Options".
Click the option "Forced Update!"then click" Done ".
Sign in to the game and allow the file to be downloaded.
Try reinstalling Java if that doesn't work. Fixing the Java installation error might solve the problem you're having.
- Open the Applications folder.
- Search JavaAppletPlugin.plugin
- Drag files to the Trash.
- Download the new Java version above and install it.
Method 3 of 3: Reinstall Minecraft PE
Backup of saved worlds (this step is not required). Before reinstalling Minecraft PE, you will likely need a backup of the worlds in order to be able to reload them after reinstalling the game. The process is quite simple on Android, and on iOS, the device must be jailbroken.
- Open the file manager app on your Android or jailbroken iOS device.
- Go to (on iOS) or (on Android). You will need to use a file manager app.
- Copy each folder to another place in your phone's memory, where each folder contains one of the saved worlds.
Uninstall Minecraft PE. This step will erase all data from the device.
- On iOS - Press and hold Minecraft PE until all apps on the screen start to wiggle. Click the "X" button in the corner of the Minecraft PE icon.
- Android - Open Settings and select "Apps" or "Applications". Search for Minecraft PE in the Downloaded section and tap on it. Tap on "Uninstall" button to remove it.
Uninstall utility applications. If you have downloaded a lot of Minecraft PE changing apps, such as adding textures and mods, or adding a cheat feature, remove these before reinstalling Minecraft PE. . These apps could be the cause of the problem you're having in the game.
Download Minecraft PE from the app store. Open your device's app store (App Store on iOS or Google Play on Android). Search for Minecraft PE and reload the game.
- Just log in with the account you used to buy the game before, you don't need to buy again.
