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Fix: Minecraft server download doesn’t open
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Minecraftis a great sandbox multiplayer game that has various gameplay modes. For multiplayerMinecraft gaming, players can host their ownserversthat no specific person needs to log in to.
However, some might not always be able to launch theirMinecraftserverdownloads. Here are a few potential fixes if you can’t open yourMinecraftserverin Windows.
What can I do ifMinecraftserverdownloadwon’t open? The simplest thing you could do is to updateJAVA. Usually, outdated software can lead toMinecrafterrors. If that doesn’t solve the problem, edit the EULA.txt and then set up aMinecraftServerBatch File.
If you want to know how to do that, check the guide below.
Steps to solve Minecraft server download problems:
Solution 1 – Update Java
Java Runtime Environment is an essential system requirement forMinecraftserversoftware. So if you don’t haveJavainstalled, that’s probably why you can’t open theMinecraftserver.
Even if you do, theserversoftware might still need an updatedJavaversion such as 1.7.10. You can verifyJavaand check if you have the latest version as follows:
Solution 2 – Download Minecraft Server from alternative sources
There are various sources you candownloadMinecraftserversfrom. There are unofficial third-partyMinecraftserverprograms you can add toWindows.
If you’ve downloaded an unofficialMinecraftserverthat isn’t opening, consider getting the alternative instead.
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Solution 3 – Edit the EULA.txt
The MojangMinecraftserverhas an End User Licensing Agreement (EULA) you need to accept before you can launch theserver. This is a required configuration for a EULA.txt file.
If you haven’t configured that, theMinecraftserverwill probably state: “[Server thread/INFO]: You need to agree to the EULA in order to run theserver. Go to eula.txt for more info. [Server thread/INFO]: Stoppingserver.”
You can configure the EULA.txt as follows:
Solution 4 – Set up a Minecraft Server Batch File
If you can’t open theMinecraftserverfrom the Command Prompt, you can set up abatchfile for it instead. This is how you can open theMinecraftserverJar version with abatchfile:
Solution 5 – Run the Minecraft Server exe Version as an Administrator
If you’re getting “Can’t save server.properties” message when opening theMinecraftserverexe version (Minecraft_Server.exe), run it as an administrator.
So, you should right-click it and then selectRun as administratorinstead. Then you might also need to input an admin password to run theserver.
Solution 6 – Install Windows updates
If you’re playingMinecraftthrough the Windows 10 version,Windows updates can have a significant effecton the way the game (and other games) work.
It’s recommended to keep your system up to date. To install thelatest updates, just go toSettings>Updates & Security, and check for updates.
Solution 7 – Uninstall Windows updates
On the other hand, it could be a bad Windows Update that messed up the game. In case you suspect so, the best solution is to simply uninstall that troublesome update. Here’s how to do that:
Solution 8 – Reset winstock
If there’s something wrong with your winstock settings,Minecraftis very likely to fail to connect to theserver. The solution, in this case, is to reset winstock.
In case you don’t know how to do that, just follow these steps:
Users reported that this solution usually fixes issues with IP configuration problem, but bear in mind that if you use staticIP addressyou’ll have to set it again.
If the previous commands didn’t work, you might want to try these commands as well:
Now, hopefully, you should be able to open yourMinecraftserverdownload. Theserverwill generate your default Minecraft world, which you can replace with a saved game world.
Then you can openMinecraft, selectMultiplayerand add theserverto it with IP address.
If you have any more questions or you don’t understand one of the steps, feel free to reach for the comments section below.
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Matthew Adams
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Matthew is a freelancer who has produced a variety of articles on various topics related to technology. His main focus is the Windows OS and all the things surrounding it.
He is passionate about the tech world, always staying up-to-date with the latest and greatest. With an analytical view, he likes problem-solving, focusing on errors and their causes.
In his free time, he likes to read and write about history and tries to always develop new skills.
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