How to fix Minecraft crashes in Windows 10 [GAMER’S GUIDE]

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Minecraft is still one of the most popular games in the world. The game developed its own sub-culture and is played by millions every day.

However, you can’t expect from a game with such a huge player base to work flawlessly for everyone.

One of the most common problems with Minecraft (both Windows 10 and regular editions) is the crashing issues.

Namely, numerous players have been reporting for years that they’re unable to even start the game, as it instantly crashes. The crashing issue can be caused by various factors.

Driver incompatibility, game bugs, hardware problems, and more. We cannot know for sure what caused the problem for you.

In that manner, we’ve gathered some of the most common solutions for this problem, that can be applied in various situations.

So, if you can’t open Minecraft due to constant crashes, and you don’t know what to do, check out these solutions.

How can I solve Minecraft crashing problems in Windows 10?

1. Update graphics card drivers

When it comes to your hardware, the most common cause of Minecraft crashes are outdated graphics drivers.

Given the circumstances, the most obvious workaround is updating your graphics card driver. In case you don’t know how to do that, we strongly recommend DriverFix.

That’s a lightweight tool known to automatically download all the outdated drivers on your personal computer.

Moreover, do note that DriverFix scans for updates as your antivirus scans for threats. This tool will keep your system safe as you can manually download and install the wrong driver version.

DriverFix

2. Update Windows

Windows 10 is a tricky platform. As much as it’s optimized for gaming, you’re dependent on constant updates for the system.

You never know if the next update will disrupt something, and render some of your apps and games unusable, including Minecraft.

So, for the start of this lengthy troubleshooting process, we recommend updating your version of Windows first. To do that, simply go to Windows Update in the Settings app, and check for updates.

Most of the time, Windows will update on its own, but it won’t hurt if you check yourself once. If the problem still occurs after the update, move on to another solution.

If you’re having trouble opening the Setting app, take a look at this quick article to solve the issue.

3. Update Minecraft

If updating Windows didn’t help, you may as well try to update the game itself. In fact, this is a more common solution, as various versions of Minecraft tend to give some headache to players.

And what’s broken in the current version can easily be fixed in the next one.

To update Minecraft, simply go to the Microsoft Store, and check for updates. If you have the win32 version, you can check for updates in-game.

The Microsoft Store won’t open? Don’t worry, we’ve got the right solutions for you.

4. Roll back updates

1. Go to Settings > Updates & Security > Windows Update.
2. Go to Update history > Uninstall updates.
3. Now, find the latest update installed on your computer (you can sort updates by date), right-click it, and go to Uninstall.
4. Restart your computer.

Run a System Scan to discover potential errors

Alright, now that we (tried to) updated everything there is to update, it’s time for doing the exact opposite.

There are some reports that suggest new Windows updates actually corrupt some Minecraft files, or render them unusable.

If that’s the case, and you really want to play Minecraft right now, the most obvious solution is to simply delete your latest Windows updates.

In case you don’t know how to do that, just follow the above instructions.

5. Make sure Java is installed

Java is essential for running Minecraft (and many other apps and games) on your computer. If you don’t have Java installed on your computer, you won’t even be able to run the game.

So, make sure you have it. In case Java is not installed on your computer, you and download it for free from the official Java website.

6. Update Java

1. Go to Search, type configure java, and open Configure Java.
2. Go to the Updates tab.
3. Check for updates.

Even if you have Java installed on your computer, there’s a chance something will go wrong, if you use an outdated version. So, always make sure you have the latest version of Java.

Java should always notify you when the new update is ready. You’ll simply receive a tray notification. However, you can also check for updates manually.

If you don’t know how to do that, just follow the above steps.

7. Use the SFC scan

1. Go to Search, type cmd, right-click Command Prompt, and select Open as Administrator.
2. Enter the following command, and press Enter: sfc/scannow.
3. Wait for the process to finish.
4. Restart your computer.

Now, let’s see if there are some system errors or corrupted components that cause your game to crash. The easiest way to check and solve this is by using the SFC scan.

The SFC scan is a command that’s used for resolving various system errors, and it might be helpful in this case, as well.

In case you don’t know how to run an SFC scan, follow the above instructions.

If you’re having trouble accessing Command Prompt as an admin, then you better take a closer look at this detailed guide.

8. Try with DISM

1. Press Windows key + X and start Command Prompt (Admin).
2. In the command line type the following command:
   • DISM.exe/Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth
3. In case the DISM can’t obtain files online, try using your installation USB or DVD. Insert media and type the following command:
   • DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /Source:C:RepairSourceWindows /LimitAccess
4. Be sure to replace the C:RepairSourceWindows path of your DVD or USB.
5. The operation should last no more than 5 minutes.

If the SFC scan didn’t get the job done, you can try with DISM, which is the advanced variant of this tool. DISM is an acronym for Deployment Image Servicing and Management.

Its main task is to scan for corrupted files in your system, and (hopefully) fix them. Use the above steps to run DISM.

Does it seem that everything is lost when DISM fails on Windows? Check out this quick guide and get rid of the worries.

9. Reset winstock

1. Start Command Prompt as administrator . To do that press Windows Key + X and choose Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu.
   
2. When Command Prompt opens, enter the following lines:
   • netsh winsock reset
     
   • netsh int ip reset
     
3. Close Command Prompt and restart your PC.

Users reported that this solution usually fixes issues with IP configuration problem, but bear in mind that if you use static IP address you’ll have to set it again.

If the previous commands didn’t work, you might want to try these commands as well:

• ipconfig /release
• ipconfig /flushdns
• ipconfig /renew

If something is wrong with your winstock settings, Minecraft is very likely to crash. So, the solution, in this case, is to reset winstock.

In case you don’t know how to do that, just follow the above procedure.

10. Uninstall suspicious Mods

And finally, since Minecraft Mods are very popular, make sure none of that actually does damage to your game. And if there are any troublesome Mods, the logical solution is to delete it.

That’s about it, we certainly hope at least one of these solutions helped you deal with Minecraft crashing issues.

If you have any questions or suggestions, let us know in the comments section below.

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition keeps crashing

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Hi, I’m an independent consultant willing to help.

I recommend you to follow the following link to get more information for the solution of your problem:

If you purchased it through the Windows store, you can try the following:

1. Use the problem solver for Windows applications:

2. Search for updates to applications and games in the Windows Store:

3. Do as indicated in the following technical note: Windows 10 | Troubleshooting in the Windows Store:

I hope this information will be useful.

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My game does this as well. I’ve reset the app, reinstalled it, updated and reinstalled my graphic drivers, checked for numerous types of updates, updated windows 10, but minecraft still crashes after a couple minutes of gameplay, specifically while breaking blocks.

The crash will lead to a black screen in which the cursor will display the loading icon. The mouse wont move, and the screen stays like this until I have to hard restart the computer.

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Minecraft Windows 10 Edition Crashes Instantly

I’ve been trying to play Minecraft Windows 10 Edition all night, but I can’t. Every time I open the app, it instantly crashes before even loading the title screen. I’ve tried uninstalling it and reinstalling, restarting Windows, installing updates for the OS, Java, and NVIDIA, and nothing works. The game still won’t open no matter what I do.

I think that this issue is being caused by the recent major Windows update which I installed a few days prior to this issue occurring, as this is the first time I’ve tried playing the game since then.

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Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I understand how you feel when your games does not work.

We appreciate your effort in resolving the issues.

1. Which version of Minecraft are you using?

2. Are you facing this issue with other games on the computer?

3. Do you use Minecraft app?

If you are s facing this issue with only Minecraft app, I suggest you to run the app troubleshooter and check.

1. Press Windows Key+X.
2. Click Control Panel.
3. Select Troubleshooting.
4. On the left pane, click on View All.
5. Click on Windows Store app to run the troubleshooter and follow the on-screen instructions.

Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.

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I have tried running the Windows Store App troubleshooter, it does not find any problems when I run it.

The version of Minecraft I am trying to run is the Windows 10 Edition, which is indeed a Windows Store app. It is up to date as far as I am aware.

I’m not aware of any other games experiencing this issue, but I don’t really play any other Windows games in the app format.

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Thank you for your reply. Sorry for the delay and inconvenience caused.

Please try these steps and check if that helps.

Method 1 : Uninstall and reinstall the NVIDIA driver it in compatibility mode.

Step1: Follow these steps to uninstall the driver.
1. Click Start, type Device Manager, and press Enter.
2. Right-click the Graphic card, and click Uninstall.
3. Windows will prompt you to confirm the device’s removal. Click OK to remove the driver.
4. After the uninstallation is complete, reboot your computer as soon as possible. In a pinch you can use the Windows Device Manager to uninstall troublesome driver.
5. And restart your system.

Step2: Download the NVIDIA drive for the following link.

Step3: Once you download the driver install it in compatibility mode.

1. Right click on the setup file of the driver and select “Properties”.
2. Select “Compatibility” Tab.
3. Place a check mark next to “Run this program in Compatibility mode” and select operating system from the drop down list.
4. Let the driver install and then check the functionality.

Method 2 : I suggest you to install latest chipset driver from the manufacturer’s website and check if that helps.

Method 3 : If the issues persists uninstall and reinstall the Minecraft and check if that helps.

Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.