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Running Minecraft with 64 bit Java

If you have Windows 7 or 8 installed in 64-bit mode, take advantage of running Minecraft on 64-bit Java.

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Why run Minecraft with 64-bit Java…

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• Less crashes
• Smoother and faster rendering
• Less lagging

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[mk_message_box type=”warning-message”]Every computer setup is different and every user will have a different experience. But in general, if you have a 64 bit system, then running 64 bit Java will give you a better Minecraft experience.[/mk_message_box][/vc_column_text][/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”Checking System” tab_id=”1385109765-2-67″ icon=”icon-cog”][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”0″]

Check if you’re running Windows 7 in 64-bit

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• Click on Start –> Control Panel –> System & Security –> System
  

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You should then have a window that looks something like this…

[mk_message_box type=”confirm-message”]If it says “64-bit Operating System“, then you’re good to go. Scroll down to check your version of Java.[/mk_message_box]
[mk_message_box type=”error-message”]If it doesn’t say “64-bit Operating System” then you’re most likely running 32-bit and you should obviously stick with 32-bit Java. Perhaps have a chat with your local computer shop, brother in-law, kids or whoever it is you turn to when you need to re-install your operating system.[/mk_message_box]

Check if you’re running 32-bit or 64-bit Java

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• Click on Start > Control Panel > Programs > Java
  This should open the Java Control Panel
• Click on the Java tab –> then on the View button

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You should see a window that looks like this…

[mk_message_box type=”confirm-message”]If the ‘Path’ is “C:\Program Files\Java…” then you are running the 64-bit version of Java. Move on to the “Checking Minecraft” tab to see if Minecraft is using the 64-bit version.[/mk_message_box]

[mk_message_box type=”error-message”]If the ‘Path’ is “C:\Program Files (x86)\Java…” then you are running the 32-bit version of Java. Move on to the next tab “Installing 64-bit”.[/mk_message_box][/vc_column_text][/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”Installing 64-bit Java” tab_id=”1385112151083-2-5″ icon=”icon-download-alt”][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”0″]

Installing 64-bit version of Java

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• Click on Start –> All Programs –> Internet Explorer (64-bit)
• Browse to www.java.com
• Click on the main Download button
  The page that loads should say “64-bit Java for Windows – Internet Explorer“
• Click the button to start the download.
• Follow the prompts to install 64-bit Java

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Check that Minecraft is using 64-bit Java

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• Run Minecraft and Login
• Click on Options –> Video Settings
• Set the Render Distance to “Far“

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[mk_message_box type=”error-message”]If a warning appears above the “Done” button, then the 64-bit version of Java isn\’t installed correctly, or you are using a shortcut to start Minecraft which is specifically calling the 32-bit version of Java. Make sure you run Minecraft by using the Minecraft.exe program.[/mk_message_box]

[mk_message_box type=”confirm-message”]If no warning appears above the “Done” button, then Minecraft is using the 64-bit version of Java.[/mk_message_box]

[mk_message_box type=”info-message”]We hope this has helped you to improve your Minecraft experience, if you have any questions or problems with the instructions here, please feel free to post a comment and we will help you as best as we can.[/mk_message_box][/vc_column_text][/vc_tab][/vc_tabs][/vc_column][/vc_row]