One of the big complaints Minecraft players have is that Minecraft runs on Java

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One of the big complaints Minecraft players have is that Minecraft runs on Java — it’s a pain to deal with because it’s insecure and needs frequent updating to avoid exploits, and they’d rather not deal with it at all. Thanks to a new launcher, Minecraft no longer requires citromail you to install Java, so you can finally remove it.
The short version is that Minecraft is now bundling a standalone version of Java into their installation and it doesn’t have the security problems and annoyances that regular Java does. The really great thing is that Minecraft should actually run faster in our testing if you use their version instead of the version you already have installed.
Over citromail the last few months Mojang has been testing a new launcher citromail for the Windows PC Edition of Minecraft (an OS X launcher is in the works and expected by the end of the year). The primary (and newsworthy) change in the launcher is that it now downloads a stand alone version of Java that is independent of the general local installation of Java on the host machine. citromail
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Why does that matter and why should you care? Java is notorious for zero day exploits and vulnerabilities. We’ve written extensively about Java and the problems citromail with the platform over the years; if you need a solid primer on why exactly Java is such a problem we’d strongly suggest reading over Java Is Awful and Insecure, It’s Time to Disable It, Here’s How .
As awful as Java is and as prone to zero day exploits as it may be, it’s also the magic that drives Minecraft, citromail for better or worse. Because of this, millions of people around the world who love Minecraft also have to love-hate Java and keep it installed on their system in order to play the game. This new Minecraft development changes the game, however, so that we no longer need a full system-wide Java installation to play the game.
You still technically need Java, but it is now downloaded citromail by the Minecraft launcher and stored citromail with the launcher instead of installed across the entire system. If Minecraft is the only reason you have Java installed, you now have no reason to open up your system to Java vulnerabilities. The Java executable used by Minecraft stays with Minecraft and is as good as invisible and inaccessible to the rest of the system. Better yet, the Minecraft launcher automatically downloads the correct version for your system (all those players citromail inadvertently using Java 32-bit on their 64-bit machines should see significant performance boosts thanks to this) and automatically updates it. All this and you’ll never be prompted to install the Ask Toolbar again.
Right now the new Minecraft launcher for Windows PCs is live on the Minecraft website citromail but the majority of players are still using the old launcher. Let’s take a look at how to update to the new launcher and a peek at the kind of performance benefits you’ll likely reap. Before we proceed, huge thanks to HTG forum member adancom for bringing the new launcher to our attention. How to Switch to the New Launcher
The switch citromail over process is as close to painless as it gets; it won’t change where your user data is stored so your there’s no worry about fussing with changing your profile or creating a new one, or any changes with your world saves.
The first stop is the official Minecraft download page . In the Windows section grab a copy of Minecraft.exe. Historically it didn’t really matter where you put the .EXE file as all it did was call up the data stored in your user data folder; the launcher acted essentially like a super charged shortcut. You probably want to be more particular where you place the new version of the launcher simply because it now creates additional sub-directories to house game files like the stand alone Java instance we’re so interested in.
On first run, and all subsequent runs where a Java update is detected, you’ll see the download indicator seen above appear briefly. The runtime in question is, you guessed citromail it, the most up-to-date and system appropriate runtime for your machine. citromail
After that first run, you’ll see the following sub-directories and files created in the same directory as the launcher. You can see how, if you had the habit of just keeping minecraft.exe on the desktop or the like, you might want to keep it in a distinct folder now.
Once in the launcher one small but important tweak is necessary. Select your profile with the profile selection menu found in the lower left hand corner of the launcher window. Click “Edit Profile.”
Inside the profile menu, look for “Java Settings (Advanced)” at the bottom. You&#