12 Methods to Fix Minecraft Keeps Crashing With Java Not Responding Errors

by Wajeeha Qureshi
Published: Last Updated on

Minecraft, a masterwork of Mojang Studios, bestows upon its players the ultimate possibilities of surviving in a dynamic world of infinite boundaries, exploring, crafting, and building your very own world from the smallest of dripping shelters to the colossal castles.

12 Ways to Fix Minecraft Crashing With Java Not Responding Errors

Even after the course of 9 years, it not only exists but, most surprisingly, rules the gaming industry all across the globe. It’s sad to say that such art was made in Java language, casting runtime complications, and much more. Sparing the sermon for now and exploring a way out of Java not responding dialogue window.

Don’t fright out. It’s nothing new – probably it may pop up due to

  1. The incompatibility of Graphics driver with Java Library.
  2. Exploiting Vanilla version, Twitch, or another Minecraft file when Minecraft is launched.

The Mojang window pops up with a notification, freezing the game permanently, forcing one to end the Minecraft Launcher process via Task Manager. Such notorious notifications ruin every unfortunate Java program.

The Solution Out of Misery  

1. Restart your computer

A fresh reboot might be your success ticket.

2. Update your Windows

  • Hover over to the Update and Security section in Windows 10 settings.
  • Pinpoint the Windows Update panel.
  • Check for Updates.

3. Update Graphics card drivers

  • Sprint to the Display Adapter section within the Device Manager window.
  • Choose your Driver from the list, finally hit Update Driver in the Driver tab.

4. Update Java Library

  • Wsearch for Java Configure to open Java Control Panel.
  • In the Update Section, hit Check for Update.

5. Java cache, get rid of it!

  • Open Java Control Panel by typing Java Config in Wsearch.
  • In the General tab, Delete Temporary Internet Files.

6. Update Minecraft patches

An outdated version may be spoiling the mood!!!

  • Launch Minecraft Launcher
  • Hit the Options button on the bottom right
  • Go for Force Update

7. Remove Discord overlay

Chances exist of Discord being the real culprit behind, so

  • End Discord processes via Task Manager.
  • Get rid of Discord if not in use.
  • Applying compatibility mode and administrative privileges
  • Right-click on the Launcher and opt for Properties.
  • In Compatibility Panel, checkbox to run with Administrative privileges.
  • Run in Compatibility Mode for Windows 7 or 8.

8. Repair corrupted files of the system

A. SFC scan

  • Open CMD as an administrator via Wsearch.
  • Type in sfc/scannow and hit Enter.

Restart and give Launcher a shot.

B. DSIM scan (if above one fails)

Hit enter after each of command

  • Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
  • Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
  • Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

Restart and give your luck a try.

9. Remove all MODS of Minecraft

The MODS might be causing the wind to blow. Shun them out for the peace and calm that you once had in Minecraft.

10. Reset winstock

  • Open CMD as an administrator via Wsearch.
  • Type in the below commands

– netsh Winsock reset

– netsh int ip reset

  • If none works, utilize the following commands:

–  ipconfig /release

– ipconfig /flushdns

– ipconfig /renew

Restart the system and Give Launcher another try.

11. Reinstallation

If you have come so far without any luck, endure the last and final pain of uninstallation.

  • Hit Win+R, type in appwiz.cpl
  • Get rid of Minecraft Launcher
  • Hit Win+R, type %appdata%
  • Move one step back in Directory
  • Delete any game directory in all three of these folders

Local

LocalLow

Roaming

  • Download Minecraft from the official website.

12. Patience promises reward

A few cases reported of the vanishing of the error dialogue in a span of some seconds to a few minutes, probably Windows takes time to troubleshoot and launch the game if the magic works. So, take a chill pill.

Mission out!!!

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