▷ Solution: Minecraft not responding

Minecraft is developed by Mojang and is played by thousands of players around the world. It started a while ago and has been successful ever since with support on Android and iOS alongside its flagship PC app.. Features an open world where players construct objects and buildings using raw materials.

Minecraft not responding

Minecraft's unresponsiveness is nothing new and occurs to even the most powerful PCs and laptops from time to time.. The problem is not related to the PC specifications. There are numerous tweaks and configurations that can cause the app to not work as required and cause weird issues like the one we are discussing.

What makes Minecraft unresponsive?

We analyzed various user reports and after experimenting on our own computers creating exactly the same conditions, we conclude that there are several reasons why the game is not responding. The game becomes numb for various reasons and can last for minutes and, in some cases, indefinitely.

• Out of date Java version: Minecraft uses the Java platform to function correctly and start its mechanics. If the Java platform is out of date or not installed correctly on your computer, you may experience unresponsiveness issues.

• Windows outdated: Windows is the primary operating system that Minecraft runs on. If the operating system is out of date or there are some problems, probably Minecraft will not be able to run and will not respond.

• Incomplete Minecraft installation / damaged: there are also cases where the Minecraft installation is corrupted or incomplete. This can happen if the version was not updated correctly or if you manually moved the game to another directory.

• Minecraft obsoleto: Minecraft releases updates from time to time to introduce new features and resolve bugs and glitches. If you have an outdated version, Minecraft may refuse to start and not respond.

• Mods: if you are running Minecraft with mods, it is recommended that you disable them and try to start the game again. Mods change the behavior of the game by improving the texture.

• Video controllers: video drivers are another known cause of the problem. If the video drivers are out of date or incomplete, the game will not start and will go into a no response state.

• Administrator privileges: in some exceptional cases, administrator privileges are required to run the game. If the game does not have high access, problems will arise like the one we are discussing.

Before continuing with the solutions, make sure you have an open and active internet connection and are logged in as an administrator. What's more, make sure your Minecraft has a cloud backup.

Solution 1: java update

Java packages contain several different files that are used by games and applications on your computer.. Minecraft is a heavy Java user and uses the framework so much that it has even added the tag “Java” in your title. Then, if your game fails, let's try updating Java manually and see if this works. An incomplete installation of Java on your computer is the most likely cause of the unresponsive problem.

First, we will verify your operating system type. Depending on the version of 32 O 64 bits, we will proceed to update the data.

1. Right-click on This PC on your desktop and select Properties.

PC Properties

1. Now, versus System Type, check the type of operating system installed on your computer. Download the Java files from (here)

Type of verification system

1. Now extract the file you just downloaded to an accessible location. Open the folder and copy the folder for the version of the file you see.

Copy a Java file

1. Now press Windows + E to start Windows Explorer and navigate to the following path:

C:N-Program FilesNJava (in order to 32 bit)
C:N- Program files (x86)N-Java (in order to 64 bit)

Now paste the file you have copied instead. Make sure to copy the folder name that we just pasted.

1. Now launch the Minecraft mod manager and click on Edit Profile present at the bottom of the screen.

Editing the Java path in Minecraft

1. Now, in Java Settings (Advanced), check executable option and replace correct path. In the picture above, the path of the file we just pasted is set correctly.

2. Restart your computer and start Minecraft again. Check if the problem is solved.

Solution 2: update Windows to the latest version

Windows is the main operating system that the Minecraft game runs on. If your version of Windows is out of date, many applications will not work properly and will cause errors. Windows update isn't just about the operating system, Rather, a single Windows update contains multiple bug fixes and improved features for several different modules., including video and sound. If your Windows is not updated to the latest version, we recommend that you update it as soon as possible.

1. Press Windows + S, type »update» in the dialog box and open the application.

Open Windows Update settings

1. Now the settings will open. Click the Check for Updates button. Now your computer will automatically search for the latest available updates and install them on your computer.

Note: An active internet connection will be required to apply updates.

Solution 3: grant elevated access

Usually, games that run under an administrator account have no problems with permissions and resource usage. However, this may not be true in some cases and Minecraft may not be able to use all resources due to restricted access. In this solution, we'll navigate to the main Minecraft executable and make sure admin privileges are granted. To do this, you must log in as administrator on your computer.

1. Navigate to the main directory where Minecraft is installed and locate the main game executable.

2. Now right click and select Properties.

3. Once the properties window is open, click on Compatibility at the top of the window and check the option Run this program as administrator.

Running Minecraft as administrator

1. Press Apply to save changes and exit. Restart your computer and start the game. Check if the problem is resolved.

Solution 4: deshabilitar mods

Mods are very popular in Minecraft and there are a wide variety of them available on the internet. They enhance the player experience by adding more content and textures to the game and allowing the player to add custom content. However, no matter how useful they are, known to conflict with game mechanics, since they interact directly with the core of the game and change the variables.

Therefore, it is recommended that you disable all mods installed on your Minecraft. You can disable them or move the mods folder from the Minecraft directory to another. Don't forget to restart your computer properly before starting the game again.

Solution 5: update video drivers

All games use the video drivers installed on the computer so that the game will display correctly on the computer. If you have older drivers installed on your computer or they are out of date, you will not be able to play Minecraft correctly.

Now there are two ways to update video drivers. You can navigate to the manufacturer's website and download the driver package (and run the executable) or you can try to update them manually like we do below.

1. Press Windows + R, type »devmgmt. msc »in the dialog box and hit Enter.

2. Once in Device Manager, expand the Display Adapters category, right click on the graphics hardware and select Update Driver.

Graphics driver update

1. Now, you have two options. You can use Windows Update to automatically install the latest drivers, or you can manually navigate to the manufacturer's website and choose the second option after downloading the file.

Graphics driver update manually or automatically

1. Restart the game correctly after updating the drivers and checking if Minecraft can be run without it being unresponsive.

Solution 6: to disable / desinstalar Discord

Discord is a VoIP application that allows users to communicate with each other while playing games. Offers an overlay that can be activated in any game and communicate with each other without disturbing any other window. This is very useful, but as you guessed, causes problems with Minecraft. Causes problems because the overlap is directly on top of the current game and if they don't support each other, there will be a conflict that will cause the state of no response.

Therefore, you should disable Discord from execution. You shouldn't open it at all after restarting the computer. If Discord is set to open automatically, You can check our article How to prevent Discord from opening at startup. Below is the method of how to uninstall Discord.

1. Press Windows + R, scribe “appwiz.cpl” in the dialog box and press Enter.

2. Once in the application manager, look for the Discord entry. Right click on the application and select Uninstall.

Desinstalar Discord

1. Restart your computer after installing the application and check if the problem is solved.

Solution 7: waiting for it to come out

If all the above methods don't work, you can try to wait. There are numerous cases where unresponsive dialogs often fade after a short time and the game loads very well. During dialog with no response, Windows is resolving all possible cases why the application is not running.

If the cause is identified early, the solution is applied to the game and the game starts as expected. According to user reports, there were some cases where the dialogue disappeared in seconds and in others it lasted several minutes. If you have time, you can try to wait for it or you can move on to the next solution and do a full reinstall of the app.

Solution 8: To update / reinstalar Minecraft

If you have an outdated version of Minecraft on your computer, you must update your game asap. Minecraft developers release updates from time to time to introduce new features to the game or fix existing bugs. To force update the application, follow the steps below:

1. Launch Minecraft Launcher and click Options next to Username

2. Now click on Force update. This will force the app to check for available updates.

Once the update process is complete, restart your computer and try to start the game and see if the problem is resolved. If the update doesn't fix it or if you can't even start the launcher properly, you can go ahead and reinstall the game again. Make sure your progress is backed up in the cloud before moving forward.

1. Press Windows + R, scribe “appwiz.cpl” in the dialog box and press Enter.

2. Look for the Minecraft entry, right click and select Uninstall.

3. After uninstall, restart your computer. Now navigate to the official Minecraft website and download the executable in an accessible location.

Downloading a new copy of Minecraft

1. Before installing the game, press Windows + R, type »% appdata%» and press Enter. A directory will open. Take a step back and you will see three folders, namely:

Local
LocalLow
Itinerancia

Browse each directory one by one and delete Minecraft folders. Restart your computer again and now install the game using administrator privileges.