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How to Install Java on Linux Mint 17

To run our launcher and the Minecraft game itself, you must have Java installed. On this page, you will learn all the basic installation details. All this will not take long, and as a result, you will get one of the most popular games in history at your disposal.

Contents:

Where to Download Java

Installing Java in Windows (XP, 7, 8, 10)

Installing Java in macOS

Installing Java in Linux

- Installing Java in Ubuntu for TLauncher/Minecraft

- Installing Java in Debian/Mint for TLauncher/Minecraft

- Installing Java in Fedora/CentOS for TLauncher/Minecraft

Troubleshooting Java Installation


To run TLauncher and Minecraft, Java 8 is required! However, on some Linux systems, they also work with Java 11.

Recommended Java version for Minecraft on Windows: Java 8 Update 51 (most recommended) or Java 8 Update 45.

Recommended Java version for Minecraft on MacOS/Linux:: the latest Java 8 Update.


Where to Download Java

OS auto-detection for Java (on an external site);

Windows*: Java Windows x64; Java Windows x32

MacOS*: Java MacOS x64 (macOS 10.7.3 and HIGHER!);

Linux*: Java Linux x64 RPM; Java Linux x32 RPM; Java Linux x64; Java Linux x32

* All versions were taken from the official Java website without modifications and are signed with the Oracle digital signature!

Installing Java in Windows (XP, 7, 8, 10)

1) Determine the architecture of your OS — x32 или x64, If you already know it, proceed to the next steps. Otherwise, open "My Computer" -> in the top menu ("Computer") "), look for "System properties" and click on this button.

Opening system properties in Windows

2) Look for the "System type" parameter — the architecture of your system is specified there

The bitness of the system in Windows

2.1) If you have "32-bit Operating System, x64-based processor", it is recommended to install 64-bit Windows, as your CPU supports it. Otherwise, x32 will impose limitations on RAM allocation!

3) After determining the architecture, download the x32 or x 64 Java version from the links above.

4) Launch the downloaded installer and click on the "Install" button. After the installation your PC is ready to work with Minecraft/TLauncher.

Java installation progress

Installing Java in macOS

1) Download the Java version for macOS x64 from the link above.

2) Run the downloaded DMG image and launch the PKG installation package in it:

Java installer on macOS

3) In the first two windows, just click "Continue":

The first Java installation screen on MacOS

4) As usual when installing in macOS, enter the password:

Password prompt when installing Java on macOS

5) Done! You now have Java installed on OS X.

Java installation progress on macOS

Installing Java in Linux

Installing Java in Ubuntu for TLauncher/Minecraft

1) Open the Terminal and execute the standard sudo apt-get update , and then sudo apt-get upgrade .

2) Install Java: sudo apt install openjdk-8-jdk and then Y.

Installing Java on Ubuntu

3) Download the Linux version of the launcher and unpack the archive from the .jar file to any location (unpack just the .zip archive, not the .jar itself!).

4) Run the launcher with the sudo java -jar /home/user/Downloads/TLauncher-2.72.jar command. You may have a different path, depending on where you put the file! The necessary files will be downloaded and the launcher run:

Downloading TLauncher Libraries in Ubuntu

Installing Java in Debian/Mint for TLauncher/Minecraft

1) Open the Terminal and execute the standard sudo apt-get update , and then sudo apt-get upgrade .

2) Install Java: sudo apt install default-jdk and then Y.

Installing Java on Debian

3) Download the Linux version of the launcher and unpack the archive from the .jar file to any location (unpack just the .zip archive, not the .jar itself!).

4) ЗRun the launcher with the sudo java -jar /root/Downloads/TLauncher-2.72.jar command. You may have a different path, depending on where you put the file! The necessary files will be downloaded and the launcher run:

Downloading TLauncher Libraries in Debian

Installing Java in Fedora/CentOS for TLauncher/Minecraft

1) Open the Terminal execute the standard sudo yum update and update.

2) Install Java: sudo yum install java-11-openjdk and then Y

Installing Java on Fedora

3) Execute the sudo update-alternatives --config java and specify the number of the relevant Java 11 version in the field to install it by default. Using java -version , check what Java 11 displays:

Setting the default Java version on Fedora

4) Download the Linux version of the launcher and unpack the archive from the .jar file to any location (unpack just the .zip archive, not the .jar itself!).

5) Run the launcher with the sudo java -jar /home/user/Downloads/TLauncher-2.72.jar command. You may have a different path, depending on where you put the file! The necessary files will be downloaded and the launcher run.

Troubleshooting Java Installation

1) The Java installer does not launch without error messages and pop-ups.

1.1) Try to completely reboot your PC and run the installer again.

1.2) If rebooting does not help, you should reinstall your OS (Windows, etc.), as it is broken.

How to Install Java on Linux Mint 17

Source: https://tlauncher.org/en/install-java.html