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If you're running into memory errors when playing Minecraft, you may be able to solve them by allocating more memory (RAM) to your Minecraft program. If you're playing a newer version of Minecraft, you can easily allocate RAM from the launcher. If you're using an older version, you will need to create a batch file that will launch Minecraft with more memory. If you're running a server, adding more memory can increase your server performance. | If you're running into memory errors when playing Minecraft, you may be able to solve them by allocating more memory (RAM) to your Minecraft program. If you're playing a newer version of Minecraft, you can easily allocate RAM from the launcher. If you're using an older version, you will need to create a batch file that will launch Minecraft with more memory. If you're running a server, adding more memory can increase your server performance. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
===Using 1.6.X and Newer === | ===Using 1.6.X and Newer === | ||
#Check how much RAM you have available. Open your System window by pressing the Windows + Pause key. Check the amount of memory (RAM) installed in your system. This will let you know how much RAM you can allocate to Minecraft. | #Check how much RAM you have available. Open your System window by pressing the Windows + Pause key. Check the amount of memory (RAM) installed in your system. This will let you know how much RAM you can allocate to Minecraft. | ||
| − | #*If you don't have much RAM to work with, you can consider [[Install | + | #*If you don't have much RAM to work with, you can consider [[Install RAM|installing more RAM]]. This is one of the easier computer upgrades to perform. |
| − | #Install the latest version of Java SE. This will ensure that you are able to increase the memory allocation for Minecraft, which runs on Java. See [[Install | + | #Install the latest version of Java SE. This will ensure that you are able to increase the memory allocation for Minecraft, which runs on Java. See [[Install Java|this guide]] for details on downloading and installing the latest version. |
| − | #*Make sure you download the correct version (32-bit or 64-bit) for your operating system. To find out if you are running 32-bit or 64-bit Windows, see [[Check | + | #*Make sure you download the correct version (32-bit or 64-bit) for your operating system. To find out if you are running 32-bit or 64-bit Windows, see [[Check if Windows Is 32 Bits or 64 Bits|this guide]]. |
#Start the Minecraft launcher. In 1.6.X and newer, you can allocate more RAM directly from the Minecraft launcher. If you are using an older version, see the next section. | #Start the Minecraft launcher. In 1.6.X and newer, you can allocate more RAM directly from the Minecraft launcher. If you are using an older version, see the next section. | ||
#Select your profile. Use the drop-down menu to select your profile. Click <span style="white-space: nowrap;">{{button|Edit Profile}}</span> | #Select your profile. Use the drop-down menu to select your profile. Click <span style="white-space: nowrap;">{{button|Edit Profile}}</span> | ||
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<li>Check how much RAM you have available. Open your System window by pressing the Windows + Pause key. Check the amount of memory (RAM) installed in your system. This will let you know how much RAM you can allocate to Minecraft. | <li>Check how much RAM you have available. Open your System window by pressing the Windows + Pause key. Check the amount of memory (RAM) installed in your system. This will let you know how much RAM you can allocate to Minecraft. | ||
<ul> | <ul> | ||
| − | <li>If you don't have much RAM to work with, you can consider [[Install | + | <li>If you don't have much RAM to work with, you can consider [[Install RAM|installing more RAM]]. This is one of the easier computer upgrades to perform.</li> |
</ul> | </ul> | ||
</li> | </li> | ||
| − | <li>Install the latest version of Java SE. This will ensure that you are able to increase the memory allocation for Minecraft, which runs on Java. See [[Install | + | <li>Install the latest version of Java SE. This will ensure that you are able to increase the memory allocation for Minecraft, which runs on Java. See [[Install Java|this guide]] for details on downloading and installing the latest version. |
<ul> | <ul> | ||
| − | <li>Make sure you download the correct version (32-bit or 64-bit) for your operating system. To find out if you are running 32-bit or 64-bit Windows, see [[Check | + | <li>Make sure you download the correct version (32-bit or 64-bit) for your operating system. To find out if you are running 32-bit or 64-bit Windows, see [[Check if Windows Is 32 Bits or 64 Bits|this guide]].</li> |
</ul> | </ul> | ||
</li> | </li> | ||
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<li>Check how much RAM you have available. Check the amount of memory (RAM) installed in your system. This will let you know how much RAM you can allocate to Minecraft. See [[Check-Computer-RAM|this guide]] for details on finding out how much RAM you have installed on your server. | <li>Check how much RAM you have available. Check the amount of memory (RAM) installed in your system. This will let you know how much RAM you can allocate to Minecraft. See [[Check-Computer-RAM|this guide]] for details on finding out how much RAM you have installed on your server. | ||
<ul> | <ul> | ||
| − | <li>If you don't have much RAM to work with, you can consider [[Install | + | <li>If you don't have much RAM to work with, you can consider [[Install RAM|installing more RAM]]. This is one of the easier computer upgrades to perform.</li> |
</ul> | </ul> | ||
</li> | </li> | ||
| − | <li>Check how many bits your operating system runs at. If you are running a 32-bit operating system, you can only allocate 1 GB of RAM to your server. If you are running a 64-bit operating system and have the 64-bit version of Java installed, the only limit is the amount of RAM you have physically installed. To find out if you are running 32-bit or 64-bit Windows, see [[Check | + | <li>Check how many bits your operating system runs at. If you are running a 32-bit operating system, you can only allocate 1 GB of RAM to your server. If you are running a 64-bit operating system and have the 64-bit version of Java installed, the only limit is the amount of RAM you have physically installed. To find out if you are running 32-bit or 64-bit Windows, see [[Check if Windows Is 32 Bits or 64 Bits|this guide]]. </li> |
<li>Open your Minecraft server directory. This is the folder that contains the {{samp|Minecraft_server.exe}} file that you launch to start your Minecraft server. </li> | <li>Open your Minecraft server directory. This is the folder that contains the {{samp|Minecraft_server.exe}} file that you launch to start your Minecraft server. </li> | ||
<li>Right-click and select New → Text Document. This will create a new text document in the same location as the {{samp|minecraft_server.exe}} file. Name the file "Minecraft Server New Launcher" or something similar. </li> | <li>Right-click and select New → Text Document. This will create a new text document in the same location as the {{samp|minecraft_server.exe}} file. Name the file "Minecraft Server New Launcher" or something similar. </li> | ||
