Difference between revisions of "Allocate More RAM to Minecraft"
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#*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. | #*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-Java|this guide]] for details on downloading and installing the latest version. | #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>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. | <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. | ||
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| − | <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> |
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| − | <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> | ||
